169.38 USD
+1.55 (+0.92%)
STLD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STLD scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STLD has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
Each year in the past 5 years STLD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.06%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.53%, STLD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
STLD has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) than 70.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STLD is significantly above the industry average of 13.20%.
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
STLD's Profit Margin of 6.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 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 62.99% of its industry peers.
STLD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of STLD (13.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
| 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
STLD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for STLD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STLD has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for STLD is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.17 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
STLD has a better Altman-Z score (5.17) than 64.29% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STLD (12.16) is better than 61.04% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that STLD is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STLD (0.42) is worse than 74.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.4%
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.
The Current ratio of STLD (3.11) is better than 64.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of STLD (1.47) 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
The earnings per share for STLD have decreased strongly by -31.67% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, STLD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.49% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.88% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, STLD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.76% on average per year.
STLD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.16% yearly.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of STLD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.62% 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 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.74, the valuation of STLD can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 73.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, STLD is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
62.99% 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 | 79.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STLD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 14.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%, STLD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, STLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of STLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.81%!
STLD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
STLD has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
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 (12/1/2025, 1:38:40 PM)
169.38
+1.55 (+0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.91%
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner Change-0.71%
Market Cap24.73B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts80
Price Target167.58 (-1.06%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
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)2.69%
PT rev (3m)10.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 79.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.23 |
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)13.3
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)10.43
OCFY6.16%
SpS120.76
BVpS61.6
TBVpS56.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number102.29
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 | 5.17 |
F-Score5
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 22.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.75.
What is the financial health of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?
The financial health rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 6 / 10.