As of Jun25, Vulcan Steel's earnings power value is A$-3.68. *
* GuruFocus does not store EPV value into our database if Average Maintenance CAPEX is 0.
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The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future. Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Earnings Power Value (EPV) Explanation
Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.
Earnings power value (EPV) uses a very basic equation which assumes no growth, although it does rely on an assumption about the cost of capital as well as the fact that current earnings are sustainable. It also involves several adjustments to clean up the underlying Earnings figures.
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Though using today's earnings in calculating Earnings Power Value, GuruFocus is normalizing these earnings to the business cycle. This eliminates the effects on profitability of valuing the firm at different points in the business cycle. This means that we are considering the average earnings over 5 years.
Vulcan Steel Earnings Power Value (EPV) Related Terms
Vulcan Steel Earnings Power Value (EPV) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 Power Value (EPV) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's Earnings Power Value (EPV), along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's Earnings Power Value (EPV) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's Earnings Power Value (EPV) falls into.
Vulcan Steel Earnings Power Value (EPV) Calculation
Earnings Power Value also known as just Earnings Power is a valuation technique popularised by Bruce Greenwald, an authority on value investing at Columbia University. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future.
The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. This valuation tool excludes the potential growth that a company may have so that needs to be looked at separately. Since future growth is excluded from the analysis, only the maintenance capital expenditures are subtracted from after-tax EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) and growth capex is ignored.
What does a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of A$-3.68 mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of A$-3.68 as of Jun25. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Earnings Power Value (EPV) too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is A$-3.68. 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Earnings Power Value (EPV) of A$-3.68 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Power Value (EPV) for a Steel company?
A good Earnings Power Value (EPV) depends on the Steel industry context. However, Earnings Power Value (EPV) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings Power Value (EPV) mean?
A high Earnings Power Value (EPV) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is A$-3.68. 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$5.01 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is A$-3.68. 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) calculated?
Earnings Power Value (EPV) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is A$-3.68 as of Jun25. 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$5.01 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.22.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:
Earnings Power Value (EPV): A$-3.68
GF Value™: A$6.22 vs. price of A$5.01 (19.5% 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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