STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1STLD • US8581191009
Current stock price
147.94 EUR
+4.7 (+3.28%)
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This 1STLD.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1STLD.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 1STLD was profitable.
- 1STLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years 1STLD has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years 1STLD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- 1STLD has a better Return On Assets (7.06%) than 65.91% of its industry peers.
- 1STLD has a better Return On Equity (12.53%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- 1STLD has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1STLD outperforms 56.82% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1STLD is significantly above the industry average of 8.58%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for 1STLD is well below the 3 year average (21.22%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that 1STLD had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% |
ROA(3y)18%
ROA(5y)17.12%
ROE(3y)30.79%
ROE(5y)31.2%
ROIC(3y)21.22%
ROIC(5y)20.87%
1.3 Margins
- 1STLD has a Profit Margin (6.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1STLD has grown nicely.
- 1STLD has a Operating Margin of 7.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1STLD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1STLD has grown nicely.
- 1STLD's Gross Margin of 13.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1STLD is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
- 1STLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.39% | ||
| GM | 13.07% |
OM growth 3Y-22.02%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y-20.53%
PM growth 5Y6.45%
GM growth 3Y-18.14%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
2. 1STLD.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- 1STLD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1STLD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1STLD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- 1STLD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.25 indicates that 1STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- 1STLD has a Altman-Z score of 5.25. This is in the better half of the industry: 1STLD outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1STLD is 12.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1STLD, 12.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- 1STLD's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1STLD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- 1STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.42, 1STLD is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC10.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- 1STLD has a Current Ratio of 3.11. This indicates that 1STLD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1STLD's Current ratio of 3.11 is amongst the best of the industry. 1STLD outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that 1STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of 1STLD (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. 1STLD.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for 1STLD have decreased strongly by -31.67% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, 1STLD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.97% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.49% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, 1STLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.67%
EPS 3Y-15.5%
EPS 5Y25.97%
EPS Q2Q%33.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 1STLD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.9%
EPS Next 2Y18.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year3.35%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
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. 1STLD.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.01, 1STLD is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, 1STLD is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.66 indicates a correct valuation of 1STLD.
- 1STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1STLD is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1STLD to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say 1STLD is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1STLD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 1STLD.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 81.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- 1STLD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 1STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 15.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y18.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
5. 1STLD.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 1STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 1STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.68.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, 1STLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1STLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.81%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 1STLD pays out 25.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- 1STLD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.6%
EPS Next 2Y18.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
1STLD.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1STLD (1/14/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
147.94
+4.7 (+3.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/bmo
Inst Owners81.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.60B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts79.05
Price Target160.38 (8.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
DP25.6%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(2)1.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(4)4.52%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.33%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.02%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.92%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)9.87%
PT rev (3m)24.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 81.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 3.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.67 |
EPS(TTM)6.43
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)11.68
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY1.23%
OCF(TTM)8.89
OCFY6.01%
SpS102.85
BVpS52.46
TBVpS48.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number87.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.53% | ||
| ROCE | 10.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.65% | ||
| OM | 7.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.39% | ||
| GM | 13.07% | ||
| FCFM | 1.76% |
ROA(3y)18%
ROA(5y)17.12%
ROE(3y)30.79%
ROE(5y)31.2%
ROIC(3y)21.22%
ROIC(5y)20.87%
ROICexc(3y)25.25%
ROICexc(5y)24.52%
ROICexgc(3y)27.22%
ROICexgc(5y)26.63%
ROCE(3y)27.41%
ROCE(5y)26.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.67%
OM growth 3Y-22.02%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y-20.53%
PM growth 5Y6.45%
GM growth 3Y-18.14%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 228.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
F-Score5
WACC10.04%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)335.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)332.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.67%
EPS 3Y-15.5%
EPS 5Y25.97%
EPS Q2Q%33.66%
EPS Next Y-15.9%
EPS Next 2Y18.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
Revenue Next Year3.35%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year7.15%
EBIT Next 3Y19.6%
EBIT Next 5Y12.39%
FCF growth 1Y-86.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-59.89%
OCF growth 3Y-5.76%
OCF growth 5Y5.73%
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / 1STLD.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1STLD.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 1STLD stock?
STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI) is expected to decline by -15.9% in the next year.