BlueScope Steel Ltd
BlueScope Steel Ltd is a leading iron and steel producer in the basic materials sector, generating revenue primarily through the manufacturing and sale of steel products for construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
Business. BlueScope Steel Ltd (BSL.AX) is an iron and steel company operating within the Basic Materials sector, primarily engaged in mining activities. The firm is headquartered in Australia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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8 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
There are no material changes, watcher signals, or significant cross-source signals to report for BlueScope Steel Ltd (BSL.AX) based on the provided facts. The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying specific shifts in performance or sentiment. The available cross-source signal data shows a period of minimal activity, with zero dispatches recorded for most days between late June and mid-July 2026, and only a single dispatch noted on July 9, 2026. No sentiment data is associated with these sparse events, and no other significant news flow is evident in the provided window. From a structural perspective, BlueScope Steel Ltd is covered by five analysts and holds membership in one index. However, the dataset does not provide information on top holders or officer counts, limiting the depth of the current company profile. Given the absence of material changes or significant news signals, there is no immediate catalyst or shift in the company's outlook to synthesize. Investors should note that this baseline analysis lacks the historical context or recent event-driven data typically required to assess short-term momentum or risk.
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BlueScope Steel Ltd (BSL.AX) is an iron and steel company operating within the Basic Materials sector, primarily engaged in mining activities. The firm is headquartered in Australia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
BlueScope Steel Ltd operates with a fully diluted share count of 437,897,756 shares, with no additional dilution observed in the current financial period. The company's liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents. This lack of liquidity data limits the ability to evaluate short-term financial flexibility.
Profitability metrics for BlueScope Steel Ltd are not available in the current valuation snapshot, and no industry-specific preferred metrics have been provided for comparison. This absence of data hinders a direct assessment of the company's returns relative to its peers in the iron and steel industry.
Segment and geographic exposure data are not disclosed in the available financial snapshot, making it difficult to assess revenue concentration or geographic diversification. The company's exposure to specific markets or product lines remains opaque without further segment reporting.
Growth trajectory data is limited, as no revenue history or outlook numeric deltas are provided. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 30.88 AUD and a median price target of 31.39 AUD, with a mean recommendation of 2.12 (on a scale from 1=strong buy to 5=strong sell). These estimates suggest a generally positive outlook, though the absence of detailed revenue growth projections limits the depth of analysis.
Risk factors include the inability to assess liquidity risk, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution risk is currently rated as low, with no additional shares outstanding in the diluted count compared to the basic count. No adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics, and no dilution sources are disclosed in the available data.
Recent events and filings are not detailed in the provided data, and no transcripts or disclosures from recent investor calls or regulatory filings are available for analysis. This limits the ability to assess management guidance or strategic direction.
There are no material changes, watcher signals, or significant cross-source signals to report for BlueScope Steel Ltd (BSL.AX) based on the provided facts. The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying specific shifts in performance or sentiment. The available cross-source signal data shows a period of minimal activity, with zero dispatches recorded for most days between late June and mid-July 2026, and only a single dispatch noted on July 9, 2026. No sentiment data is associated with these sparse events, and no other significant news flow is evident in the provided window. From a structural perspective, BlueScope Steel Ltd is covered by five analysts and holds membership in one index. However, the dataset does not provide information on top holders or officer counts, limiting the depth of the current company profile. Given the absence of material changes or significant news signals, there is no immediate catalyst or shift in the company's outlook to synthesize. Investors should note that this baseline analysis lacks the historical context or recent event-driven data typically required to assess short-term momentum or risk.
- BlueScope Steel Ltd has no additional dilution in the current period, with a fully diluted share count matching the basic count.
- Analysts have assigned a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 30.88 AUD and a median price target of 31.39 AUD.
- Liquidity risk could not be assessed due to missing balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents.
- The company's profitability and returns relative to industry peers cannot be evaluated due to the absence of valuation snapshot data.
- Segment and geographic exposure data are not disclosed, limiting the ability to assess revenue concentration or diversification.
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Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
Revenue A$16.33B, −4,6% YoY; Operating income −84,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$16.33B, −4,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income −84,7% YoY
- ▍Net income −89,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −237,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 0.5%
Revenue A$17.11B, −6,2% YoY; Operating income −11,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$17.11B, −6,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income −11,9% YoY
- ▍Net income −20,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −38,1% YoY
- ▍Net margin 4.7%
Revenue A$18.24B, −4,1% YoY; Operating income −63,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$18.24B, −4,1% YoY
- ▍Operating income −63,1% YoY
- ▍Net income −64,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −70,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 5.5%
Revenue A$19.03B, +47,5% YoY; Operating income +123,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$19.03B, +47,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +123,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +135,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +153,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 14.8%
Revenue A$12.90B; Operating income A$1.66B.
- ▍Revenue A$12.90B
- ▍Operating income A$1.66B
- ▍Net margin 9.2%
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,89 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 16,5B AUD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,2B AUD |
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7 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueScope New Zealand Steel Glenbrook | Steel plant | Steel | New Zealand | Parent |
| BlueScope North Star Steel plant | Steel plant | Steel | United States | Parent |
| BlueScope Port Kembla steel plant | Steel plant | Steel | Australia | Parent |
| BlueScope Port Kembla steel plant | Steel plant | Steel | Australia | Registered owner |
| BlueScope Steel EAF plant | Steel plant | Steel | United States | Registered owner |
| BlueScope Steel EAF plant | Steel plant | Steel | United States | Parent |
| NZ Steel Waikato North Head Mine | Iron ore mine | Iron Ore | New Zealand | Parent |
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- BlueScope Steel Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
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