173.58 USD
-1.53 (-0.87%)
172.81 USD
-0.77 (-0.44%)
Taking everything into account, STLD scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STLD was compared to 156 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
- The Return On Assets of STLD (7.06%) is better than 79.62% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.53%, STLD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.53% 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 70.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- STLD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 21.22%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.34%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.39%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of STLD (7.96%) is better than 63.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.07%, STLD is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- STLD has an Altman-Z score of 5.26. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.26, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- STLD's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 59.87% of its industry peers.
- STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- STLD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STLD is outperformed by 71.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.93%
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 65.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.47, STLD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.77% of the companies in the same 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.
- 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.
- STLD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.49%.
- STLD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.88% yearly.
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 3.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.99, STLD is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STLD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say STLD is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.82, which indicates a correct valuation of STLD.
- STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 77.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 65.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 81.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.78 |
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 15.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.95, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, STLD is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of STLD grows each year by 14.81%, which is quite nice.
- 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 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
173.58
-1.53 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners81.32%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners6.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.83%
Market Cap25.35B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts79.05
Price Target188.66 (8.69%)
Short Float %2.3%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
DP25.6%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
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)6.96%
PT rev (3m)19.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 81.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.64 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 3.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.78 |
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)13.54
Fwd EY7.8%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY1.23%
OCF(TTM)10.43
OCFY6.01%
SpS120.76
BVpS61.6
TBVpS56.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
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 | 5.26 |
F-Score5
WACC9.93%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
Revenue Next Year3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y7.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year10.16%
EBIT Next 3Y19.16%
EBIT Next 5Y12.39%
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.
What is the valuation status of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STLD stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 22.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.
Is the dividend of STEEL DYNAMICS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.6%.