BlueScope Steel Limited
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Daily timeframeBlueScope Steel Limited engages in the production and marketing of metal-coated and painted steel building products in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. At a $13.92B market cap, BlueScope Steel Limited ranks as a large-cap company within basic materials. The company operates through five segments: Australian Steel Products, North Star BlueScope Steel, Buildings and Coated Products North America, Coated Products Asia, and New Zealand & Pacific Islands.
Market Cap
$13.92B
Beta
1.21
P/E (TTM)
55.76
P/E (Fwd)
15.33
EPS (TTM)
$0.57
EPS (Fwd)
$2.07
ROE
3.4%
ROA
3.7%
Cash
$1.08B
Total Debt
$1.08B
Free CF
$48.1M
52W Change
38.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $1.08B in cash, though total debt stands at $1.08B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $48.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 3.4% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $18.99B (2022) to $16.25B (2025), a 14% decline worth watching.
The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence BlueScope Steel Limited's trajectory.