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.
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.
- STLD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- STLD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- STLD's Return On Assets of 7.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of STLD (13.24%) is better than 78.75% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.14%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STLD is in line with the industry average of 11.64%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.52%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of STLD (8.12%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- 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 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. STLD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STLD 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.
2.2 Solvency
- STLD has an Altman-Z score of 4.97. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of STLD (4.97) is better than 67.50% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that STLD is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.47, STLD is not doing good in the industry: 69.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC11.57%
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.
- The Current ratio of STLD (3.06) is better than 65.63% 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 45.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. STLD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for STLD have decreased strongly by -18.27% 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 23.13% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.63% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- STLD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.59% yearly.
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.
4. STLD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.47, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STLD.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. STLD is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.66, the valuation of STLD can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- STLD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- STLD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.41 |
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.
- STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 24.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
5. STLD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.11.
- STLD's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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
5.3 Sustainability
- STLD pays out 24.56% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
163.95
-3.61 (-2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26 2026-01-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/amc
Inst Owners85.18%
Inst Owner Change5.05%
Ins Owners6.27%
Ins Owner Change0.74%
Market Cap23.75B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target191.88 (17.04%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-03-31 (0.53)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.65 | ||
| P/tB | 2.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.41 |
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)14.06
Fwd EY8.57%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY6.1%
SpS125.46
BVpS61.82
TBVpS56.24
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham Number105.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.97 |
F-Score5
WACC11.57%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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
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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 20.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.65.
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%.