UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:X - US9129091081 - Common Stock
54.84 USD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
54.97 USD
+0.13 (+0.24%)
Taking everything into account, X scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. X was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and financial health of X have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, X is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year X was profitable.
- X had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- X had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- X has a Return On Assets (0.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.86%, X is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.48% | ||
| ROE | 0.86% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.42%
ROA(5y)6.6%
ROE(3y)12.06%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of X (0.64%) is better than 60.26% of its industry peers.
- X's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- X's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of X (8.67%) is worse than 60.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of X has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.64% | ||
| GM | 8.67% |
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
- X does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- The number of shares outstanding for X has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for X has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for X has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that X is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- X has a Altman-Z score (2.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that X is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.36, X is not doing good in the industry: 67.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- X has a Current Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that X is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- X has a Current ratio of 1.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: X underperforms 72.44% of its industry peers.
- X has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that X is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of X (0.75) is worse than 79.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for X have decreased strongly by -81.70% in the last year.
- X shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 97.25% yearly.
- X shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.29%.
- Measured over the past years, X shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.7%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y97.25%
EPS Q2Q%-147.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.41%
3.2 Future
- X is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.11% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-16.64%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 62.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of X.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of X is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, X is valued quite expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39, X is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as X.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of X to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.95), we can say X is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of X is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- X's earnings are expected to grow with 15.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.36%, X is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- X's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.02.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, X's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
5.2 History
- X has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of X decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
UNITED STATES STEEL CORP / X FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNITED STATES STEEL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to X.
What is the valuation status for X stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) stock?
UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is UNITED STATES STEEL CORP?
The financial health rating of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for UNITED STATES STEEL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) is expected to decline by -16.64% in the next year.