STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:STLD • US8581191009

192.445 USD
-3.56 (-1.82%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 02:58 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to STLD. 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. Finally STLD also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make STLD a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of STLD (7.22%) is better than 78.21% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a better Return On Equity (13.24%) than 81.41% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STLD is above the industry average of 11.13%.
  • 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

  • STLD has a better Profit Margin (6.52%) than 70.51% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.12%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STLD has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 13.16%, STLD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has declined.
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. Health

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.
  • 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.
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 5.36 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • STLD's Altman-Z score of 5.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 64.10% 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.
  • STLD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 64.74% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that STLD is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • STLD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STLD is outperformed by 71.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 5.36
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC10.98%
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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • STLD's Quick ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
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. Growth

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
  • STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.63%.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y74.87%
EPS Next 2Y40.5%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.03, STLD is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 78.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. STLD is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.74, which indicates a correct valuation of STLD.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.03
Fwd PE 13.74
STLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.67% 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 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.04
EV/EBITDA 15.82
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

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • STLD has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y40.5%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, STLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%

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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 24.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STLD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of STLD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.56%
EPS Next 2Y40.5%
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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STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (2/24/2026, 2:58:58 PM)

192.445

-3.56 (-1.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners81.32%
Inst Owner Change4.59%
Ins Owners6.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.79%
Market Cap28.10B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target191.88 (-0.29%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.05%
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP24.56%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.71%
PT rev (3m)14.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.03
Fwd PE 13.74
P/S 1.55
P/FCF 56.04
P/OCF 19.39
P/B 3.14
P/tB 3.45
EV/EBITDA 15.82
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)14.01
Fwd EY7.28%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)9.93
OCFY5.16%
SpS124.47
BVpS61.34
TBVpS55.8
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number105.14
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 5.36
F-Score5
WACC10.98%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 Y74.87%
EPS Next 2Y40.5%
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 Year13.74%
Revenue Next 2Y8.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y11.24%
EBIT Next Year105.18%
EBIT Next 3Y33.31%
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 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 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STLD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 24.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.14.


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%.