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Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), a New Zealand steel distributor, is held by Wilson Asset Management through the cyclical downturn. In September 2026, Wilson said Vulcan has continued making acquisitions during a cyclical slowdown in steel distribution, believing its expanded market position combined with an eventual recovery in activity creates scope for a substantial rebound in earnings. Blackwattle noted a 25% fall in March as inflation concerns led markets to price interest rate hikes in New Zealand after a deep recession. Vulcan Steel operates in the Materials sector within the Metals and Mining industry, and Thesis Tracker has captured 5 comments from 4 fund managers, including Wilson Asset Management and Blackwattle. Founded in 1995 by Peter Wells and headquartered in Auckland, Vulcan Steel distributes steel and metal products, including long products, coil and stainless steel, and provides processing services to construction, manufacturing and agriculture customers in New Zealand and Australia.
Company figures as of 15 Oct 2026. For information only.
Fund managers including Yarra Capital Management, Datt Capital, Blackwattle Investment Partners, Ellerston Capital and Wilson Asset Management have invested in Vulcan Steel Ltd (ASX:VSL).
Wilson Asset Management highlights counter-cyclical acquisitions that expand Vulcan's market position, creating earnings leverage when steel demand recovers.
Blackwattle notes the shares fell 25% as markets priced New Zealand interest rate hikes after a deep recession, highlighting sensitivity to the NZ economic cycle.
Vulcan Steel Ltd., founded in 1995 by Peter Kevin Wells and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, is a distributor of steel and metal products. The company operates through three business segments: Steel, providing distribution, plate, and coil processing; Metals, encompassing the sale of stainless and engineering steels; and Corporate, managing ancillary metal-related activities. Vulcan Steel offers diverse industrial metal solutions, serving various markets through its structured distribution and processing operations.
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11,356 comments from 164 managers on 761 companies, snapshot 15 Oct 2026.