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Vulcan SteelASX:VSL +5.05%59 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates ASX:VSL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Steel companies, Vulcan Steel ranks worse than 76.36% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Vulcan Steel's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 42.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Vulcan Steel was 9.50% per year. The lowest was -2.20% per year. And the median was 3.65% per year.
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Vulcan Steel 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:VSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vulcan Steel 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.50% mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Vulcan Steel and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #462 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Vulcan Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Vulcan Steel's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.50% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 3.65. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Vulcan Steel's value of 9.50% is 120.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #462 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #462 out of 605 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Vulcan Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Vulcan Steel's value of 9.50% is 120.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.65 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Vulcan Steel has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.30, based on 605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Steel's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.50% is 120.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Vulcan Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Steel's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.41, compared to a current price of A$5.62 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 3.65 and 120.9% above the Steel industry median of 4.30. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.62 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.41.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 9.50% (160% above median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: A$6.41 vs. price of A$5.62 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.9% above the Steel median (#462 of 605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Steel Ltd is a metals distributor and processor. Its products include Steel, Stainless Steel, Engineering steel, Plate processing, and Coil processing. The company has two operating segments namely, the Steel business across New Zealand and Australia which includes Steel distribution, Plate processing, and Coil processing; and Metals business across New Zealand, which includes Stainless Steel, Engineering Steel, and Aluminium.
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