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.

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1. STLD Profitability Analysis

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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.22%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Return On Equity of 13.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 78.98% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of STLD (8.14%) is better than 70.70% of its industry peers.
  • 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 last Return On Invested Capital (8.14%) for STLD is well below the 3 year average (13.29%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STLD had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.52%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.12%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STLD has declined.
  • STLD has a Gross Margin (13.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • STLD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. STLD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • STLD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, STLD has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
STLD Yearly Shares OutstandingSTLD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
STLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.07 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of STLD (5.07) is better than 66.24% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as STLD would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.40, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • STLD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: STLD underperforms 69.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 5.07
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC11.43%
STLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.06, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, STLD is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 1.29
STLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. STLD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for STLD have decreased strongly by -18.27% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.13% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.63% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, STLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.61% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, STLD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.86% on average per year.
  • 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 Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
STLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. STLD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • STLD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.07.
  • STLD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 76.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.79. STLD is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.01, STLD is valued correctly.
  • 73.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, STLD is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.07
Fwd PE 12.01
STLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.24% 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 70.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.75
EV/EBITDA 14.03
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'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)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%

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5. STLD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.08, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • STLD's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of STLD grows each year by 14.78%, which is quite nice.
  • STLD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
STLD Yearly Dividends per shareSTLD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
STLD Dividend Payout.STLD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STLD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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STLD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (3/18/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 168.75 0 (0%)

168.75

-3.88 (-2.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners85.18%
Inst Owner Change5.04%
Ins Owners6.27%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap24.45B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target191.88 (13.71%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP24.56%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-31
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)1.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.07
Fwd PE 12.01
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 48.75
P/OCF 16.87
P/B 2.73
P/tB 3
EV/EBITDA 14.03
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)14.06
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY5.93%
SpS125.46
BVpS61.82
TBVpS56.24
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number105.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.07
F-Score5
WACC11.43%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
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

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 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 21.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.73.


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%.