STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock
154.975 USD
+0.36 (+0.24%)
STLD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While STLD belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STLD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year STLD was profitable.
STLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.06%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.22% of the companies in the same industry.
STLD has a better Return On Equity (12.53%) than 80.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.75%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STLD is significantly above the industry average of 12.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for STLD is well below the 3 year average (21.22%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STLD had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% |
ROA(3y)18%
ROA(5y)17.12%
ROE(3y)30.79%
ROE(5y)31.2%
ROIC(3y)21.22%
ROIC(5y)20.87%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of STLD (6.39%) is better than 70.78% of its industry peers.
STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STLD has a Operating Margin of 7.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
STLD's Gross Margin of 13.07% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 48.05% of its industry peers.
STLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.39% | ||
| GM | 13.07% |
OM growth 3Y-22.02%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y-20.53%
PM growth 5Y6.45%
GM growth 3Y-18.14%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STLD is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for STLD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for STLD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for STLD is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.02 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
STLD has a Altman-Z score of 5.02. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 65.58% of its industry peers.
STLD has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as STLD would need 12.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.16, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.69% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that STLD is not too dependend on debt financing.
STLD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42. This is in the lower half of the industry: STLD underperforms 75.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
STLD has a Current Ratio of 3.11. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
STLD has a better Current ratio (3.11) than 64.94% of its industry peers.
STLD has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that STLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STLD has a Quick ratio (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STLD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.67%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -1.49% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.67%
EPS 3Y-15.5%
EPS 5Y25.97%
EPS Q2Q%33.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
3.2 Future
STLD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.76% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.53, STLD is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STLD is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.65, the valuation of STLD can be described as reasonable.
73.38% 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 34.98. STLD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 64.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
62.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 73.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STLD has an outstanding 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 14.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%, STLD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.63.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, STLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of STLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.81%!
STLD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)14.81%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
STLD pays out 25.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of STLD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.6%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
NASDAQ:STLD (11/19/2025, 2:58:29 PM)
154.975
+0.36 (+0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.84%
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner Change-1.17%
Market Cap22.81B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts80
Price Target163.18 (5.29%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
DP25.6%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(2)1.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(4)4.52%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.33%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.02%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.92%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)6.94%
PT rev (3m)7.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 73.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.97 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.33 |
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)13.3
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)10.35
OCFY6.68%
SpS119.8
BVpS61.11
TBVpS56.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
Graham Number101.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.53% | ||
| ROCE | 10.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.65% | ||
| OM | 7.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.39% | ||
| GM | 13.07% | ||
| FCFM | 1.76% |
ROA(3y)18%
ROA(5y)17.12%
ROE(3y)30.79%
ROE(5y)31.2%
ROIC(3y)21.22%
ROIC(5y)20.87%
ROICexc(3y)25.25%
ROICexc(5y)24.52%
ROICexgc(3y)27.22%
ROICexgc(5y)26.63%
ROCE(3y)27.41%
ROCE(5y)26.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.67%
OM growth 3Y-22.02%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y-20.53%
PM growth 5Y6.45%
GM growth 3Y-18.14%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 228.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.02 |
F-Score5
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)335.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)332.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.67%
EPS 3Y-15.5%
EPS 5Y25.97%
EPS Q2Q%33.66%
EPS Next Y-11.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year16.38%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
FCF growth 1Y-86.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-59.89%
OCF growth 3Y-5.76%
OCF growth 5Y5.73%
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STLD.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 20.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.54.
What is the financial health of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?
The financial health rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 6 / 10.