Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -10.09 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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ASX:VSL Vulcan Steel Ltd ASX:VSL
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Price A$5.46
GF Value A$6.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vulcan Steel Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Vulcan Steel ASX:VSL +0.37% 52 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.09 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:VSL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Vulcan Steel's current shares buyback ratio was -10.09%.

Vulcan Steel Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Vulcan Steel Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Vulcan Steel Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.29

Vulcan Steel Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -0.29 0.00 -10.09
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Vulcan Steel Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Vulcan Steel's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2024 )
=(132.716 - 133.096) / 132.716
=-0.29%

Vulcan Steel's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(133.096 - 146.530) / 133.096
=-10.09%

* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -10.09 mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -10.09 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.09. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -10.09 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Steel company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Steel industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.09. 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$6.33, compared to a current price of A$5.46 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.09. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.09 as of Aug. 06, 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$5.46 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.33. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -10.09
  • GF Value™: A$6.33 vs. price of A$5.46 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 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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