179.83 USD
+8.02 (+4.67%)
179.83 USD
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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. STLD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STLD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year STLD was profitable.
- STLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of 7.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STLD outperforms 80.13% of its industry peers.
- STLD has a better Return On Equity (12.53%) than 82.05% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.75%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STLD 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
- The Profit Margin of STLD (6.39%) is better than 71.15% of its industry peers.
- STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STLD has a better Operating Margin (7.96%) than 63.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
- STLD has a Gross Margin (13.07%) which 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
- An Altman-Z score of 5.32 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of STLD (5.32) is better than 63.46% 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 Debt to FCF ratio (12.16) which is in line with 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.42, STLD is not doing good in the industry: 71.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC10.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.11 indicates that STLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.11, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.38% 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 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.
- STLD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.97% yearly.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.15%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.82, the valuation of STLD can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, STLD is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.28 indicates a correct valuation of STLD.
- 78.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- STLD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STLD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 84.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of STLD may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 15.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.96, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- STLD's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.86.
| 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
- 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 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.53%
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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-0.9%
Market Cap26.26B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts79.05
Price Target188.66 (4.91%)
Short Float %3.01%
Short Ratio3.34
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)10.99%
PT rev (3m)23.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 84.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.92 | ||
| P/tB | 3.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.14 |
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)13.54
Fwd EY7.53%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY1.18%
OCF(TTM)10.43
OCFY5.8%
SpS120.76
BVpS61.6
TBVpS56.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
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 | 5.32 |
F-Score5
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 Year3.56%
Revenue Next 2Y7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
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 23.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.92.
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%.