STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STLD • US8581191009
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This STLD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STLD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- STLD had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year STLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years STLD has always been profitable.
- STLD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of STLD (7.22%) is better than 78.34% of its industry peers.
- STLD has a better Return On Equity (13.24%) than 78.34% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STLD (8.14%) is better than 69.43% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STLD is significantly below the industry average of 61.64%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.29%) for STLD is well above the current ROIC(8.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 13.24% | ||
| ROIC | 8.14% |
ROA(3y)11.32%
ROA(5y)17.38%
ROE(3y)19.36%
ROE(5y)31.31%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)21.18%
1.3 Margins
- STLD has a Profit Margin of 6.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 71.97% of its industry peers.
- STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.12%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- STLD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- STLD has a Gross Margin of 13.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STLD outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.52% | ||
| GM | 13.16% |
OM growth 3Y-29.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y-27.83%
PM growth 5Y2.6%
GM growth 3Y-21.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.51%
2. STLD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STLD is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for STLD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- STLD has an Altman-Z score of 5.25. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of STLD (5.25) is better than 65.61% of its industry peers.
- STLD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as STLD would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- STLD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.40) than 64.97% of its industry peers.
- STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, STLD is doing worse than 70.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC12.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.06 indicates that STLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 3.06, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STLD's Quick ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. STLD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- STLD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.27%.
- Measured over the past years, STLD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.13% on average per year.
- STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.63%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y-29.21%
EPS 5Y23.13%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.53%
Revenue growth 5Y13.61%
Sales Q2Q%14%
3.2 Future
- STLD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.86% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, STLD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y75.48%
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.12%
Revenue Next 2Y8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.93%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. STLD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.42, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STLD.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 74.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. STLD is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.34, the valuation of STLD can be described as correct.
- 74.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. STLD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 70.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 54.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- STLD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- STLD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 24.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
5. STLD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%.
- STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.16.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, STLD is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.78%!
- STLD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- STLD has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- STLD pays out 24.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- STLD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.56%
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
STLD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
187.56
+10.37 (+5.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26 2026-01-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/amc
Inst Owners85.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.27%
Ins Owner Change0.74%
Market Cap27.17B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target192.39 (2.58%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP24.56%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.53)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.67%
Min EPS beat(2)1.82%
Max EPS beat(2)5.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(4)5.52%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.49%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.41%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.27%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.08%
PT rev (1m)0.27%
PT rev (3m)5.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.75 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.1 |
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)14.06
Fwd EY7.49%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY5.33%
SpS125.46
BVpS61.82
TBVpS56.24
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number105.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 13.24% | ||
| ROCE | 10.33% | ||
| ROIC | 8.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.15% | ||
| OM | 8.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.52% | ||
| GM | 13.16% | ||
| FCFM | 2.76% |
ROA(3y)11.32%
ROA(5y)17.38%
ROE(3y)19.36%
ROE(5y)31.31%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)21.18%
ROICexc(3y)15.03%
ROICexc(5y)24.64%
ROICexgc(3y)16.08%
ROICexgc(5y)26.63%
ROCE(3y)16.86%
ROCE(5y)26.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-40.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.51%
OM growth 3Y-29.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y-27.83%
PM growth 5Y2.6%
GM growth 3Y-21.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.51%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 171.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
F-Score5
WACC12.73%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)313.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)293.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y-29.21%
EPS 5Y23.13%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
EPS Next Y75.48%
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.53%
Revenue growth 5Y13.61%
Sales Q2Q%14%
Revenue Next Year15.12%
Revenue Next 2Y8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y6.93%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y11.24%
EBIT Next Year111.53%
EBIT Next 3Y32.33%
EBIT Next 5Y23.15%
FCF growth 1Y2233.81%
FCF growth 3Y-47.93%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.41%
OCF growth 3Y-31.25%
OCF growth 5Y7.99%
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STLD.
What is the valuation status of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of STLD stock?
STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?
The financial health rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of STEEL DYNAMICS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.56%.