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UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:X - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9129091081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

54.84  -0.01 (-0.02%)

Premarket: 54.97 +0.13 (+0.24%)

Fundamental Rating

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X gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. X has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. X is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

X had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years X 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years X had a positive operating cash flow.
X Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.48%, X is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
X's Return On Equity of 0.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. X outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
X Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 0.64%, X is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
X's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
X's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
X has a worse Gross Margin (8.67%) than 60.26% of its industry peers.
X's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
X Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

X does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
X has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
X Yearly Shares OutstandingX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
X Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.17, X perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.44% of the companies in the same industry.
X has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
X has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: X underperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.86%
X Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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.
The Current ratio of X (1.45) is worse than 72.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that X may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
X has a Quick ratio of 0.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: X underperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 0.75
X Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

X shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -81.70%.
X shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 97.25% yearly.
The Revenue for X has decreased by -14.29% in the past year. This is quite bad
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

Based on estimates for the next years, X will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.11% on average per year.
X is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.74% yearly.
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

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
X Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B 20B
X Yearly EPS VS EstimatesX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 62.32, the valuation of X can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as X.
X's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.39, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of X.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of X is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of X to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.60), we can say X is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 62.32
Fwd PE 19.39
X Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

X's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.23
X Per share dataX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as X's earnings are expected to grow with 15.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.36%, X is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, X pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, X pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.36%

5.2 History

X has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of X decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
X Yearly Dividends per shareX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
X Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

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UNITED STATES STEEL CORP

NYSE:X (6/17/2025, 8:26:37 PM)

Premarket: 54.97 +0.13 (+0.24%)

54.84

-0.01 (-0.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners103.11%
Inst Owner Change3.4%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change-89%
Market Cap12.42B
Analysts69.41
Price Target48.04 (-12.4%)
Short Float %9.88%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.36%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.58%
Min EPS beat(2)4.89%
Max EPS beat(2)14.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.66%
Min EPS beat(4)4.89%
Max EPS beat(4)15.83%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.06%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)20.83%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)15.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.65%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.69%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.65%
PT rev (1m)11.4%
PT rev (3m)18.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 62.32
Fwd PE 19.39
P/S 0.82
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.1
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA 20.23
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY1.6%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS67.16
BVpS49.63
TBVpS43.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 0.86%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.64%
GM 8.67%
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.71%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.12
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 2.17
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-81.7%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y97.25%
EPS Q2Q%-147.56%
EPS Next Y-16.64%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.41%
Revenue Next Year4.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-115.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-67.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year361.33%
EBIT Next 3Y82.52%
EBIT Next 5Y44.96%
FCF growth 1Y-187.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-56.24%
OCF growth 3Y-39.21%
OCF growth 5Y6.15%