BlueScope Steel Limited

BSL · Basic Materials

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 .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel

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)

1 Year
A$1,602
+60%
3 Years
A$2,055
+106%
5 Years
A$1,978
+98%
10 Years
A$5,551
+455%
Since IPO
A$5,418
+442%

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

Avg Monthly Return
+1.27%
Positive Months
158
54% of 291
Negative Months
130
45% of 291
Data Period
24+ years
291 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Feb 2013 (+34.2%)
Best month on avg: July (+7.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2011 (-46.9%)
Worst month on avg: August (-2.2%)

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.

Avg Return
+17.63%
Best Year
2016 (+111.37%)
Worst Year
2011 (-78.55%)
Positive Years
15/24
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