UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (USX1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:USX1 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US9129091081 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall USX1 gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated USX1 against 37 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While USX1 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. USX1 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year USX1 was profitable.
USX1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years USX1 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years USX1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.90%, USX1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of USX1 (3.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.04%, USX1 is doing worse than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USX1 is in line with the industry average of 6.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.04%) for USX1 is well below the 3 year average (7.54%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that USX1 had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.9% | ||
| ROE | 3.39% | ||
| ROIC | 1.04% |
ROA(3y)6.42%
ROA(5y)6.6%
ROE(3y)12.06%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)7.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of USX1 (2.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USX1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 1.27%, USX1 is not doing good in the industry: 67.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
USX1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of USX1 (10.33%) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USX1 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 10.33% |
OM growth 3Y-64.66%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-50.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-28.65%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
USX1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USX1 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, USX1 has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for USX1 has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.99 indicates that USX1 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of USX1 (1.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USX1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
USX1 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC8.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that USX1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
USX1 has a Current ratio of 1.67. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: USX1 outperforms 54.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that USX1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
USX1 has a Quick ratio (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for USX1 have decreased strongly by -56.09% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, USX1 shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 97.25% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, USX1 shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, USX1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.09%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y97.25%
EPS Q2Q%-119.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-15.32%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, USX1 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.3%
EPS Next 2Y28.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USX1.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, USX1 is valued a bit cheaper than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
USX1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.92 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USX1.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, USX1 is valued a bit more expensive than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
USX1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
USX1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USX1's earnings are expected to grow with 16.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y28.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.54%, USX1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.77, USX1 is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, USX1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USX1 decreases each year by -27.06%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y28.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.14%
FRA:USX1 (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
33.21
-1.35 (-3.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.48B
Analysts77.78
Price Target38.51 (15.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.06%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.74%
Min EPS beat(2)7.65%
Max EPS beat(2)15.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)38.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.66%
Max EPS beat(4)140.32%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)29.22%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.77%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)19.16%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.41%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)8%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.45%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.69%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.42%
PT rev (1m)0.99%
PT rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-167%
EPS NY rev (1m)-28.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)-5.39
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.5
OCFY13.55%
SpS66.56
BVpS47.35
TBVpS41.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.9% | ||
| ROE | 3.39% | ||
| ROCE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.27% | ||
| OM | 1.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 10.33% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.42%
ROA(5y)6.6%
ROE(3y)12.06%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)7.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.58%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.79%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.71%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-71.13%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-70.71%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-64.66%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-50.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-28.65%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 267.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
F-Score4
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)251.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.09%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y97.25%
EPS Q2Q%-119.4%
EPS Next Y-21.3%
EPS Next 2Y28.39%
EPS Next 3Y16.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-15.32%
Revenue Next Year4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-81.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-67.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year326.52%
EBIT Next 3Y80.05%
EBIT Next 5Y44.96%
FCF growth 1Y-1168.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.39%
OCF growth 3Y-39.21%
OCF growth 5Y6.15%