Vulcan Steel Ltd (VSL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Vulcan Steel Ltd (VSL) has net assets worth AU$288.69 Million AUD (≈ $204.27 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$1.08 Billion ≈ $761.78 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$787.93 Million ≈ $557.51 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Vulcan Steel Ltd asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$288.69 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 26.81% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.95% |
| 5-Year Change | 97.59% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 37.76 |
Vulcan Steel Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2018–2025)
This chart illustrates how Vulcan Steel Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Vulcan Steel Ltd total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Vulcan Steel Ltd (2018–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Vulcan Steel Ltd from 2018 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Vulcan Steel Ltd.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$169.65 Million ≈ $120.04 Million |
-1.40% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$172.06 Million ≈ $121.74 Million |
-7.46% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$185.92 Million ≈ $131.55 Million |
+11.27% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$167.09 Million ≈ $118.22 Million |
+94.60% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$85.86 Million ≈ $60.75 Million |
-36.39% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$134.97 Million ≈ $95.50 Million |
-3.99% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$140.58 Million ≈ $99.47 Million |
+16.19% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$120.99 Million ≈ $85.61 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Vulcan Steel Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 49.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | AU$148.45 Million | 87.50% |
| Common Stock | AU$11.99 Million | 7.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$9.22 Million | 5.43% |
| Total Equity | AU$169.65 Million | 100.00% |
Vulcan Steel Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Vulcan Steel Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CARE Ratings Limited
NSE:CARERATING
|
$543.35 Million |
|
Cars.com Inc
NYSE:CARS
|
$543.70 Million |
|
Dare Technology Co Ltd
SHE:000910
|
$543.89 Million |
|
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc
NYSE:HOV
|
$543.90 Million |
|
Octopus Apollo VCT PLC
LSE:OAP3
|
$543.26 Million |
|
Kennede Electronics MFG Co Ltd
SHE:002723
|
$543.23 Million |
|
ZYF Lopsking Aluminum Co Ltd
SHE:002333
|
$543.19 Million |
|
Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Brie Picardie
PA:CRBP2
|
$543.07 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Vulcan Steel Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 172,056,000 to 169,653,000, a change of -2,403,000 (-1.4%).
- Net income of 15,728,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 19,361,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 5,474,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 4,244,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$15.73 Million | +9.27% |
| Dividends Paid | AU$19.36 Million | -11.41% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$5.47 Million | +3.23% |
| Other Changes | AU$-4.24 Million | -2.5% |
| Total Change | AU$- | -1.40% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Vulcan Steel Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 4.11x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 5.94x to 4.11x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.88 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$1.02 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$1.03 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.65 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$1.27 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$1.41 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$1.31 | AU$5.24 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$1.27 | AU$5.24 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Vulcan Steel Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.27%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.66%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.10x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.06x
- Recent ROE (9.27%) is below the historical average (38.57%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36.16% | 7.73% | 1.64x | 2.84x | AU$30.33 Million |
| 2019 | 23.25% | 4.64% | 1.70x | 2.95x | AU$17.75 Million |
| 2020 | 23.98% | 4.98% | 1.17x | 4.12x | AU$18.87 Million |
| 2021 | 71.16% | 8.35% | 1.26x | 6.76x | AU$52.51 Million |
| 2022 | 74.20% | 12.80% | 1.35x | 4.29x | AU$107.28 Million |
| 2023 | 47.28% | 7.06% | 1.24x | 5.40x | AU$69.31 Million |
| 2024 | 23.24% | 3.76% | 1.17x | 5.27x | AU$22.78 Million |
| 2025 | 9.27% | 1.66% | 1.10x | 5.06x | AU$-1.24 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Vulcan Steel Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Steel industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Steel
- Average net assets among peers: $738,601,951
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -0.59%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Steel Ltd (VSL) | AU$288.69 Million | 36.16% | 2.73x | $543.28 Million |
| BCI Minerals Ltd (BCI) | $67.39 Million | 1.46% | 0.54x | $766.16 Million |
| Bisalloy Steel Group Ltd (BIS) | $39.97 Million | 0.20% | 2.95x | $153.64 Million |
| Bluescope Steel Ltd (BSL) | $7.04 Billion | 1.37% | 0.64x | $9.16 Billion |
| Equinox Resources Ltd (EQN) | $15.42 Million | -7.94% | 0.03x | $6.61 Million |
| Equatorial Resources Ltd (EQX) | $915.00K | -77.70% | 0.03x | $15.35 Million |
| FENIX Resources Ltd (FEX) | $77.26 Million | 63.47% | 0.51x | $165.93 Million |
| Grange Resources Ltd (GRR) | $3.96 Million | 1.34% | 0.02x | $135.12 Million |
| GWR Group Ltd (GWR) | $48.11 Million | 17.37% | 0.15x | $27.48 Million |
| Iron Road Ltd (IRD) | $88.53 Million | -5.45% | 0.07x | $7.65 Million |
| Macro Metals Ltd (M4M) | $4.85 Million | 0.00% | 1.07x | $19.40 Million |
About Vulcan Steel Ltd
Vulcan Steel Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the sale and distribution of steel and metal products in New Zealand and Australia. It operates through Steel and Metals segments. The company sells steel hollows; merchant products, including bars, angles, beams, channels, and unprocessed coils and plates; stainless steel products, such as fittings and sheets; and high-performance … Read more