Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Total Payout Ratio: -5.55 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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ASX:VSL Vulcan Steel Ltd ASX:VSL
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Price A$5.07
GF Value A$6.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vulcan Steel Total Payout Ratio?

Vulcan Steel ASX:VSL -0.98% 50 Total Payout Ratio is -5.55 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:VSL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Vulcan Steel's current Total Payout Ratio is -5.55.

Vulcan Steel Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Vulcan Steel Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Vulcan Steel Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Total Payout Ratio
0.84 0.97 1.44 1.23

Vulcan Steel Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.54 1.25 1.72 0.54 -10.67

ASX:VSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vulcan Steel's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Steel's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Steel's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Vulcan Steel Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

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

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -17.947) / 14.579
=1.23

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

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 81.716 + -4.682) / 7.221
=-10.67

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -5.55 mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Total Payout Ratio of -5.55 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Total Payout Ratio is -5.55. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Total Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Total Payout Ratio of -5.55 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Total Payout Ratio is -5.55. 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$6.30, compared to a current price of A$5.07 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -5.55. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Total Payout Ratio is -5.55 as of Jul. 17, 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$5.07 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.30. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -5.55
  • GF Value™: A$6.30 vs. price of A$5.07 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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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