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.
  • In the past year STLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years STLD has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years STLD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • STLD's Return On Assets of 7.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 77.99% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a Return On Equity of 13.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 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.
  • STLD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.29%. This is significantly below the industry average of 60.43%.
  • 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 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 has a better Profit Margin (6.52%) than 71.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.12%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 13.16%, STLD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
  • 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.
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

  • STLD has an Altman-Z score of 5.10. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • STLD's Altman-Z score of 5.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 67.92% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.40, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 69.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 5.1
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC12.14%
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

  • STLD has a Current Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • STLD's Current ratio of 3.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 64.78% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that STLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • STLD's Quick ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 44.65% of its industry peers.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.13% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.63%.
  • 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

  • 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 Year14.51%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.34, STLD is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.16, STLD is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 72.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • STLD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.34
Fwd PE 12.16
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 66.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • STLD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 69.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.39
EV/EBITDA 14.16
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

  • The 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.
  • STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 24.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 1.22%.
  • STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.14.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, STLD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22%

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 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

  • STLD pays out 24.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of STLD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (3/27/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 170.97 0 (0%)

170.97

-3.45 (-1.98%)

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 Cap24.77B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target192.39 (12.53%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.22%
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 21.34
Fwd PE 12.16
P/S 1.36
P/FCF 49.39
P/OCF 17.09
P/B 2.77
P/tB 3.04
EV/EBITDA 14.16
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.69%
EPS(NY)14.06
Fwd EY8.22%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY2.02%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY5.85%
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 5.1
F-Score5
WACC12.14%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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 21.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.


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%.