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Vulcan Steel's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.05.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.10.
Vulcan Steel's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.05.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.10.
During the past 12 months, Vulcan Steel's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -37.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -49.20% per year.
During the past 4 years, Vulcan Steel's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -49.20% per year. The lowest was -49.20% per year. And the median was -49.20% per year.
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Vulcan Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Vulcan Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's PE Ratio falls into.
Vulcan Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Vulcan Steel's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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$0.10
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.10 mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.10 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #416 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Vulcan Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #416 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #416 out of 457 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Vulcan Steel in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Steel company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Steel industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.10. 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$6.26, compared to a current price of A$5.52 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.10. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.10 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$5.52 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.26.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): A$0.10
GF Value™: A$6.26 vs. price of A$5.52 (11.8% 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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