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.

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1. STLD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • STLD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • STLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years STLD has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years STLD had a positive operating cash flow.
STLD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTLD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.22%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of STLD (13.24%) is better than 77.99% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.14%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STLD is significantly below the industry average of 61.16%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.14%) for STLD is well below the 3 year average (13.29%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STLD had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • STLD's Profit Margin of 6.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
  • STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • STLD's Operating Margin of 8.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 62.26% of its industry peers.
  • STLD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • STLD has a Gross Margin (13.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. STLD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • STLD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for STLD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • STLD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
STLD Yearly Shares OutstandingSTLD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
STLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.04 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • STLD has a better Altman-Z score (5.04) than 67.30% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of STLD is 8.40, which is on the high side as it means it would take STLD, 8.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • STLD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 64.78% 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.
  • STLD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: STLD underperforms 69.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 5.04
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC12.03%
STLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.06 indicates that STLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • STLD has a better Current ratio (3.06) than 65.41% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • STLD has a Quick ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 1.29
STLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. STLD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for STLD have decreased strongly by -18.27% in the last year.
  • STLD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.13% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.63% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, STLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.61% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, STLD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.86% on average per year.
  • 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 Year14.51%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
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.
STLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
STLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. STLD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.19, the valuation of STLD can be described as rather expensive.
  • 73.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.50. STLD is around the same levels.
  • STLD is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.07.
  • STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 72.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.19
Fwd PE 12.07
STLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 67.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 69.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.02
EV/EBITDA 13.82
STLD Per share dataSTLD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of STLD 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)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%

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5. STLD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.14, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, STLD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of STLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.78%!
  • STLD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • STLD has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
STLD Yearly Dividends per shareSTLD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 24.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STLD. This is a low number and 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
STLD Dividend Payout.STLD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STLD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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STLD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (3/24/2026, 8:02:47 PM)

After market: 169.7 0 (0%)

169.7

+3.06 (+1.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners85.18%
Inst Owner Change5.05%
Ins Owners6.27%
Ins Owner Change0.74%
Market Cap24.59B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target191.88 (13.07%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP24.56%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-31
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%
PT rev (3m)12.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.19
Fwd PE 12.07
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 49.02
P/OCF 16.96
P/B 2.74
P/tB 3.02
EV/EBITDA 13.82
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.72%
EPS(NY)14.06
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY2.04%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY5.9%
SpS125.46
BVpS61.82
TBVpS56.24
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number105.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.04
F-Score5
WACC12.03%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 Year14.51%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

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.


Can you provide the profitability details for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STLD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 21.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.74.


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%.