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Vulcan SteelASX:VSL +4.00%53 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 53.64. GuruFocus rates ASX:VSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Vulcan Steel ranks better than 51.82% on this metric.
Vulcan Steel's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$124.6 Mil. Vulcan Steel's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$466.3 Mil.
Hence, Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VSL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.27 Med: 53.64 Max: 59.71
Current: 49.21
During the past 4 years, Vulcan Steel's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 59.71. The lowest was 48.27. And the median was 53.64.
ASX:VSL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 51.82% of 606
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 50.48
vs ASX:VSL: 49.21
Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (49.83) to Dec. 2025 (48.77).
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Vulcan Steel Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Vulcan Steel Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 48.77 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.64. Over the past decade, Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 48.27 to 59.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #292 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.77 is near median its 10-year median of 53.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.27 to a high of 59.71. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.48. Vulcan Steel's value of 48.77 is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #292 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #292 out of 606 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Vulcan Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.48. Vulcan Steel's value of 48.77 is 3.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Steel's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 48.27 to 59.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.64 vs. the industry median of 50.48, Vulcan Steel has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for a Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.48, based on 606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Steel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.77 is 3.4% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Steel's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.64. 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$6.38, compared to a current price of A$5.46 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.64 and 3.4% below the Steel industry median of 50.48. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.77 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$5.46 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.38.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.77 (near median its 10-year median of 53.64)
GF Value™: A$6.38 vs. price of A$5.46 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Steel median (#292 of 606)
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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