Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Interest Expense: A$-15.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:VSL Vulcan Steel Ltd ASX:VSL
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What is Vulcan Steel Interest Expense?

Vulcan Steel ASX:VSL +5.21% 60 Interest Expense is A$-15.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Vulcan Steel's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -15.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-15.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Vulcan Steel's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ 0.2 Mil. Vulcan Steel's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -15.4 Mil. Vulcan Steel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Vulcan Steel  (ASX:VSL) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Vulcan Steel's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-15.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$485.0 Mil.

Vulcan Steel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*0.178/-15.434
=0.01

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Vulcan Steel Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Interest Expense 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.

Vulcan Steel Interest Expense Chart

Vulcan Steel Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Interest Expense
-3.84 -20.31 -21.65 -17.01

Vulcan Steel Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -19.32 -2.44 -16.68 0.03 -15.43
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Vulcan Steel Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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$-15.4 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of A$-15.4 Mil mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Interest Expense of A$-15.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Interest Expense too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Interest Expense is A$-15.4 Mil. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Interest Expense of A$-15.4 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Interest Expense is A$-15.4 Mil. 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$5.25 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-15.4 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Interest Expense is A$-15.4 Mil 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$5.25 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.22. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:

  • Interest Expense: A$-15.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$6.22 vs. price of A$5.25 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges VSL:New Zealand
Address 29 Neales Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 2013
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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