Vulcan SteelASX:VSL -0.40%60 Days Inventory is 187.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 206.53. 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. Among 586 Steel companies, Vulcan Steel ranks worse than 90.61% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vulcan Steel's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$318.2 Mil. Vulcan Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$309.3 Mil.
Hence, Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 187.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VSL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 179.35 Med: 206.53 Max: 220.82
Current: 198.6
During the past 4 years, Vulcan Steel's highest Days Inventory was 220.82. The lowest was 179.35. And the median was 206.53.
ASX:VSL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 90.61% of 586
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.96
vs ASX:VSL: 198.60
Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (208.25) to Dec. 2025 (187.73).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vulcan Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.97.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Vulcan Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68.
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vulcan Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Vulcan Steel's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Vulcan Steel Days Inventory Related Terms
Vulcan Steel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory 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.
ASX:VSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (ASX:VSL) has a Days Inventory of 187.73 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 206.53. Over the past decade, Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 179.35 to 220.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #531 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Vulcan Steel's Days Inventory too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Days Inventory of 187.73 is near median its 10-year median of 206.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 179.35 to a high of 220.82. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.96. Vulcan Steel's value of 187.73 is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #531 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #531 out of 586 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vulcan Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.96. Vulcan Steel's value of 187.73 is 115.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 179.35 to 220.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 206.53 vs. the industry median of 86.96, 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 Days Inventory for a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.96, based on 586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Steel's current Days Inventory of 187.73 is 115.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Steel's current Days Inventory is 187.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 206.53. 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 Days Inventory is 187.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 206.53 and 115.9% above the Steel industry median of 86.96. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Days Inventory is 187.73 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:
Days Inventory: 187.73 (near median its 10-year median of 206.53)
GF Value™: A$6.22 vs. price of A$4.99 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.9% above the Steel median (#531 of 586)
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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