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Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Vulcan Steel's cash receipts from operating activities for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$488.0 Mil.
2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.
Vulcan Steel's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-432.3 Mil.
3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.
Vulcan Steel's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.0 Mil.
4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.
Vulcan Steel's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.0 Mil.
5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.
Vulcan Steel's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-15.9 Mil.
6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.
Vulcan Steel's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.0 Mil.
7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.
Vulcan Steel's cash payments for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.1 Mil.
8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).
Vulcan Steel's cash flow from others for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.0 Mil.
Vulcan Steel Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Vulcan Steel Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Cash Flow from Operations 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 Flow from Operations Calculation
Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Vulcan Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$56.1 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Operations of A$56.1 Mil mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of A$56.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$56.1 Mil. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Cash Flow from Operations compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Cash Flow from Operations of A$56.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Steel company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Steel industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Cash Flow from Operations is A$56.1 Mil. 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$6.27, compared to a current price of A$5.27 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is A$56.1 Mil. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is A$56.1 Mil 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$5.27 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.27.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:
Cash Flow from Operations: A$56.1 Mil
GF Value™: A$6.27 vs. price of A$5.27 (15.9% below fair value)
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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