Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Cash Conversion Cycle: 151.73 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Vulcan Steel Cash Conversion Cycle?

Vulcan Steel ASX:VSL -0.40% 60 Cash Conversion Cycle is 151.73 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VSL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.77.
Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 187.73.
Vulcan Steel's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 84.77.
Therefore, Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 151.73.


Vulcan Steel  (ASX:VSL) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Vulcan Steel Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Vulcan Steel Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Vulcan Steel Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Vulcan Steel Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Conversion Cycle
186.71 161.27 194.12 183.29

Vulcan Steel Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 181.50 185.13 173.40 168.68 151.73

ASX:VSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Vulcan Steel Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=53.17+202.99-72.87
=183.29

Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=48.77+187.73-84.77
=151.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 151.73 mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 151.73 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 151.73. The Steel industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 94.50. Vulcan Steel's value of 151.73 is 60.6% above this industry median. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Cash Conversion Cycle of 151.73 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 94.50. Vulcan Steel's value of 151.73 is 60.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Steel company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Steel companies is 94.50, based on 614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Steel's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 151.73 is 60.6% 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 94.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Steel's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 151.73. 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$6.22, compared to a current price of A$4.99 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 151.73 and 60.6% above the Steel industry median of 94.50. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 151.73 as of Dec. 2025. 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$4.99 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.22. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 151.73
  • GF Value™: A$6.22 vs. price of A$4.99 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.6% above the Steel median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges VSL:New Zealand
Address 29 Neales Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 2013
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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