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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock

167.83 USD
+1.21 (+0.73%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:02:02 PM
168 USD
+0.17 (+0.1%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:02:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to STLD. STLD was compared to 153 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STLD had positive earnings in the past year.
STLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
STLD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

STLD has a better Return On Assets (7.06%) than 79.08% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.53%, STLD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.75%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STLD is significantly above the industry average of 13.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.22%) for STLD is well above the current ROIC(7.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

STLD has a Profit Margin of 6.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 71.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
STLD has a Operating Margin of 7.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 64.05% of its industry peers.
STLD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STLD has a Gross Margin (13.07%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
STLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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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.
STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
STLD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
STLD Yearly Shares OutstandingSTLD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
STLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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 65.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STLD is 12.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take STLD, 12.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STLD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.16) than 60.13% 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 75.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 12.16
Altman-Z 5.17
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.08%
STLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.11, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.05% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.11
Quick Ratio 1.47
STLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for STLD have decreased strongly by -31.67% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STLD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.97% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, STLD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.49% in the last 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, STLD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.16% on average per year.
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.
STLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B 20B
STLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of STLD.
STLD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
STLD is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.62.
STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 74.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STLD to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say STLD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.23
Fwd PE 12.62
STLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

64.05% 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 61.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 79.44
EV/EBITDA 14.24
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 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)0.86
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%

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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 2.72, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, STLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector 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
STLD Yearly Dividends per shareSTLD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

25.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STLD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
STLD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.6%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
STLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
STLD Dividend Payout.STLD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STLD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (11/28/2025, 8:02:02 PM)

After market: 168 +0.17 (+0.1%)

167.83

+1.21 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Earnings (Next)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Inst Owners83.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.91%
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner Change-0.72%
Market Cap24.51B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts80
Price Target167.58 (-0.15%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.2%
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
DP25.6%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.5)
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)9.83%
PT rev (3m)10.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.23
Fwd PE 12.62
P/S 1.4
P/FCF 79.44
P/OCF 16.21
P/B 2.75
P/tB 2.97
EV/EBITDA 14.24
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)13.3
Fwd EY7.92%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)10.35
OCFY6.17%
SpS119.8
BVpS61.11
TBVpS56.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number101.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC9.08%
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

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STLD.


Can you provide the valuation status for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 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 22.23 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.