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BlueScope Steel Limited Analysis (BSL.AX)
Is BlueScope Steel Limited a good investment? BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL.AX) is currently trading at 29.53 AUD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 31.18 AUD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 51.81. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: BlueScope Steel Limited is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 17, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 2.07.
For income investors, BlueScope Steel Limited pays a dividend yield of 6.60%. With a payout ratio of 89%, the dividend appears to be under pressure.
Investor FAQ
Does BlueScope Steel Limited pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 1.95 AUD (6.60% yield).
What asset class is BlueScope Steel Limited?
BlueScope Steel Limited is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 3 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 17, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.57.
Company Profile
BlueScope Steel Limited engages in the production and marketing of metal-coated and painted steel building products in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. 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. It offers coated and painted flat steel products, including zinc/aluminium alloy coated steel; and galvanized and zinc/aluminium alloy coated pre-painted steel, as well as manufactures pipes and tubes. The company is also involved in the supply of hot rolled coils; the provision of engineered building solutions, such as coil paintings; and the development of industrial properties, primarily warehouses and distribution centres. In addition, it provides metal coating, painting, and steel building solutions; and steel slabs, billets, plates, cold-rolled coils, reinforcing coils, rods, wires, and bars, as well as value-added coated and painted steel solutions, as well as operates ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recyclers. Further, the company offers its products under the COLORBOND, COLORSTEEL, TRUECORE, ZINCALUME, TRU-SPEC, LYSAGHT, FIELDERS, Orrcon Steel, BUTLER, and VARCO PRUDEN brand names for residential and non-residential building, construction, automotive, manufacturing, infrastructure, packaging, transport, agriculture, and mining industries. It also exports its products. The company was formerly known as BHP Steel Limited and changed its name to BlueScope Steel Limited in November 2003. BlueScope Steel Limited was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
Dividend Yield
6.60% (5y avg: 2.30%)
Annual Dividends
1.95 AUD
Next ex. div date
Feb. 20, 2026
Payout Ratio
89.07%
Historical Dividends
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.48 AUD |
| March 31, 2027 (estimated) | 0.6500 |
| Feb. 24, 2027 (estimated) | 0.8250 |
| Jan. 20, 2027 (estimated) | 1.0000 |
| 2026 | 3.74 AUD |
| Oct. 16, 2026 (estimated) | 0.4418 |
| March 24, 2026 | 0.6500 |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | 1.0000 |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | 0.6500 |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | 1.0000 |
| 2025 | 0.60 AUD |
| Oct. 14, 2025 | 0.3000 |
| March 25, 2025 | 0.3000 |
| 2024 | 0.55 AUD |
| Oct. 15, 2024 | 0.3000 |
| March 26, 2024 | 0.2500 |
| 2023 | 0.50 AUD |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | 0.2500 |
| March 28, 2023 | 0.2500 |
| 2022 | 0.50 AUD |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | 0.2500 |
| March 29, 2022 | 0.2500 |
| 2021 | 0.25 AUD |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | 0.1900 |
| March 30, 2021 | 0.0600 |
| 2020 | 0.14 AUD |
| Oct. 14, 2020 | 0.0800 |
| March 31, 2020 | 0.0600 |
| 2019 | 0.14 AUD |
| Oct. 16, 2019 | 0.0800 |
| April 2, 2019 | 0.0600 |
| 2018 | 0.14 AUD |
| Oct. 16, 2018 | 0.0800 |
| April 3, 2018 | 0.0636 |
| 2017 | 0.09 AUD |
| Oct. 16, 2017 | 0.0500 |
| March 30, 2017 | 0.0400 |
| 2016 | 0.06 AUD |
| Oct. 10, 2016 | 0.0300 |
| March 31, 2016 | 0.0300 |
| 2015 | 0.06 AUD |
| Oct. 19, 2015 | 0.0300 |
| April 1, 2015 | 0.0300 |
| 2011 | 0.02 AUD |
| April 4, 2011 | 0.0200 |
| 2010 | 0.05 AUD |
| Oct. 20, 2010 | 0.0500 |
| 2009 | 0.05 AUD |
| March 31, 2009 | 0.0500 |
| 2008 | 0.49 AUD |
| Oct. 22, 2008 | 0.2699 |
| April 1, 2008 | 0.2199 |
| 2007 | 0.47 AUD |
| Oct. 23, 2007 | 0.2599 |
| April 2, 2007 | 0.2099 |
| 2006 | 0.44 AUD |
| Oct. 24, 2006 | 0.2399 |
| April 3, 2006 | 0.1999 |
| 2005 | 0.18 AUD |
| April 4, 2005 | 0.1799 |
| 2004 | 0.12 AUD |
| March 29, 2004 | 0.1199 |
| 2003 | 0.20 AUD |
| Oct. 10, 2003 | 0.0700 |
| April 22, 2003 | 0.1286 |
Yearly aggregated dividends
Dividends
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BlueScope Steel Limited
Feb 20, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.65 AUD |
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BlueScope Steel Limited
Mar 24, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.65 AUD |
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BlueScope Steel Limited
Jan 20, 2026 Paid
Dividend
1.0 AUD |
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BlueScope Steel Limited
Feb 24, 2026 Paid
Dividend
1.0 AUD |
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BlueScope Steel Limited
Oct 14, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.3 AUD |
Historical Split Corporate Actions
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2009 | 1.250000 |
| Dec. 7, 2012 | 0.166667 |
| Dec. 7, 2012 | 0.170000 |
| Nov. 24, 2011 | 1.180000 |
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