STEEL DYNAMICS INC (1STLD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock
119.22 EUR
+2.24 (+1.91%)
Taking everything into account, 1STLD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1STLD was compared to 41 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. 1STLD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1STLD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1STLD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1STLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1STLD has been profitable.
1STLD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1STLD's Return On Assets of 6.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1STLD outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.74%, 1STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
1STLD has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1STLD outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1STLD is significantly above the industry average of 7.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.22%) for 1STLD is well above the current ROIC(7.28%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.69% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROIC | 7.28% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.07%, 1STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
1STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1STLD's Operating Margin of 7.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1STLD outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1STLD has grown nicely.
1STLD's Gross Margin of 12.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1STLD is outperformed by 65.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1STLD has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 12.55% |
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. Health
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.
1STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
1STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
1STLD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.88 indicates that 1STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1STLD has a Altman-Z score of 4.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1STLD outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
1STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, 1STLD is doing worse than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.13 indicates that 1STLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1STLD has a better Current ratio (3.13) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
1STLD has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that 1STLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, 1STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1STLD have decreased strongly by -44.99% in the last year.
1STLD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.97% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1STLD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.51% in the last 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)-44.99%
EPS 3Y-15.5%
EPS 5Y25.97%
EPS Q2Q%-26.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%-1.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1STLD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y14.13%
EPS Next 5Y10.26%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31, 1STLD is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1STLD is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.76, 1STLD is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.67, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1STLD.
1STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1STLD is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
1STLD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1STLD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
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 14.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y14.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%, 1STLD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.70.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.39, 1STLD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1STLD grows each year by 14.82%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.82%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
27.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1STLD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1STLD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.49%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y14.13%
BIT:1STLD (10/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
119.22
+2.24 (+1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.55B
Analysts80
Price Target128.66 (7.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.82%
DP27.49%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(2)2.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(4)4.52%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.29%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.72%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)-5.09%
PT rev (3m)-5.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 2.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
EPS(TTM)5.87
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)11.17
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)-0.62
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY7.62%
SpS99.76
BVpS51.57
TBVpS47.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.69% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROCE | 9.4% | ||
| ROIC | 7.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.97% | ||
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.07% | ||
| GM | 12.55% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-30.82%
ROICexcg 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 | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 325.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.88 |
F-Score5
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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)-44.99%
EPS 3Y-15.5%
EPS 5Y25.97%
EPS Q2Q%-26.1%
EPS Next Y-8.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y14.13%
EPS Next 5Y10.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%-1.46%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year16.38%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
EBIT Next 5Y13.47%
FCF growth 1Y-103.57%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-62.67%
OCF growth 3Y-5.76%
OCF growth 5Y5.73%