Vulcan SteelASX:VSL -0.40%60 FCF Yield % is 5.03 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 10.79. 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 636 Steel companies, Vulcan Steel ranks better than 65.72% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Vulcan Steel FCF Yield % Related Terms
Vulcan Steel FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's FCF Yield % 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 5.03 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #218 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Vulcan Steel's FCF Yield % too high?
Vulcan Steel's current FCF Yield % of 5.03 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 10.79. The Steel industry median FCF Yield % is 1.33. Vulcan Steel's value of 5.03 is 278.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #218 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vulcan Steel ranks #218 out of 636 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Vulcan Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.33. Vulcan Steel's value of 5.03 is 278.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.79 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 FCF Yield % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Yield % among Steel companies is 1.33, based on 636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Steel's current FCF Yield % of 5.03 is 278.2% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Steel's current FCF Yield % is 5.03, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 10.79. 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 FCF Yield % is 5.03, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 10.79 and 278.2% above the Steel industry median of 1.33. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current FCF Yield % is 5.03 as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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:
FCF Yield %: 5.03 (53% below median its 10-year median of 10.79)
GF Value™: A$6.22 vs. price of A$4.99 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 278.2% above the Steel median (#218 of 636)
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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