About BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL)
BlueScope Steel Limited is a Steel company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
BSL trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$33.29
- Market Cap
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- A$35.26
- 52-Week Low
- A$20.46
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
A$1,000 Invested in BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL)
How much would A$1,000 invested in BSL be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in BSL 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) in 2025 would be worth A$1,602 as of November 2026, representing a +60.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in BSL 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) in 2023 would be worth A$2,055 as of November 2026, representing a +105.5% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in BSL 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) in 2021 would be worth A$1,978 as of November 2026, representing a +97.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in BSL 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) in 2016 would be worth A$5,551 as of November 2026, representing a +455.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in BSL at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) at IPO would be worth A$5,418 as of November 2026, representing a +441.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 24+ years (291 months), BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.27% with a median return of +0.93%. The stock had 158 positive months (54%) and 130 negative months (45%). The best month in BSL's history was February 2013 with a +34.2% return, while the worst was November 2011 at -46.9%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.7%), and August the weakest (-2.2%).
BSL's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +83.7%, and the worst was 2011 at -126.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 24 years of trading history, BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) has delivered an average annual return of +17.63% with a median return of +19.84%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.56%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (63%) and losses in 9 years (38%).
BSL's best year was 2016 with a +111.37% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -78.55%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BSL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +52.42% | A$21.84 | A$33.29 |
| 2025 | +32.12% | A$16.53 | A$21.84 |
| 2024 | -18.01% | A$20.16 | A$16.53 |
| 2023 | +42.54% | A$14.15 | A$20.16 |
| 2022 | -17.10% | A$17.06 | A$14.15 |
| 2021 | +22.24% | A$13.96 | A$17.06 |
| 2020 | +17.37% | A$11.89 | A$13.96 |
| 2019 | +38.87% | A$8.57 | A$11.89 |
| 2018 | -28.09% | A$11.91 | A$8.57 |
| 2017 | +66.93% | A$7.14 | A$11.91 |
| 2016 | +111.37% | A$3.38 | A$7.14 |
| 2015 | -19.96% | A$4.22 | A$3.38 |
| 2014 | -3.61% | A$4.38 | A$4.22 |
| 2013 | +68.70% | A$2.59 | A$4.38 |
| 2012 | +41.98% | A$1.83 | A$2.59 |
| 2011 | -78.55% | A$8.52 | A$1.83 |
| 2010 | -26.14% | A$11.53 | A$8.52 |
| 2009 | +13.48% | A$10.16 | A$11.53 |
| 2008 | -61.69% | A$26.52 | A$10.16 |
| 2007 | +17.44% | A$22.58 | A$26.52 |
| 2006 | +32.24% | A$17.08 | A$22.58 |
| 2005 | -13.89% | A$19.83 | A$17.08 |
| 2004 | +50.35% | A$13.19 | A$19.83 |
| 2003 | +82.15% | A$7.24 | A$13.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BSL
What sector is BSL in? ▼
BSL operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Steel industry.
How has BSL performed historically? ▼
Over 24 years of trading history, BSL has posted gains in 15 years (63% of the time). The best year was 2016 with a +111.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BSL? ▼
You can invest in BSL through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BSL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026