STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:STLD • US8581191009

178.665 USD
-2.95 (-1.62%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 02:24 PM
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This STLD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

STLD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STLD scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STLD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. STLD also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes STLD very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. STLD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • STLD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year STLD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years STLD has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years STLD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
STLD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTLD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • STLD has a better Return On Assets (7.22%) than 78.34% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.24%, STLD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of STLD (8.14%) is better than 71.34% of its industry peers.
  • STLD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.29%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.48%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.29%) for STLD is well above the current ROIC(8.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.22%
ROE 13.24%
ROIC 8.14%
ROA(3y)11.32%
ROA(5y)17.38%
ROE(3y)19.36%
ROE(5y)31.31%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)21.18%
STLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.52%, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • STLD's Operating Margin of 8.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 62.42% of its industry peers.
  • STLD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • STLD has a Gross Margin (13.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.12%
PM (TTM) 6.52%
GM 13.16%
OM growth 3Y-29.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y-27.83%
PM growth 5Y2.6%
GM growth 3Y-21.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.51%
STLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. STLD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STLD is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has less shares outstanding
  • STLD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for STLD is higher compared to a year ago.
STLD Yearly Shares OutstandingSTLD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
STLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.18 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of STLD (5.18) is better than 64.33% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as STLD would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of STLD (8.40) is better than 64.97% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that STLD is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • STLD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) than 70.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 5.18
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC10.65%
STLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.06 indicates that STLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • STLD has a better Current ratio (3.06) than 67.52% of its industry peers.
  • STLD has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that STLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • STLD has a Quick ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 1.29
STLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. STLD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • STLD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.27%.
  • STLD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.13% yearly.
  • STLD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.63%.
  • STLD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y-29.21%
EPS 5Y23.13%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.53%
Revenue growth 5Y13.61%
Sales Q2Q%14%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y75.48%
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
STLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
STLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. STLD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • STLD is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.31.
  • STLD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 77.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, STLD is valued at the same level.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.71, the valuation of STLD can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.31
Fwd PE 12.71
STLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTLD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • STLD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 68.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STLD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 70.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 51.61
EV/EBITDA 14.68
STLD Per share dataSTLD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • STLD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • STLD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 24.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%

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5. STLD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.06, STLD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, STLD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.12%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of STLD grows each year by 14.78%, which is quite nice.
  • STLD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • STLD has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
STLD Yearly Dividends per shareSTLD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • STLD pays out 24.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • STLD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.56%
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
STLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
STLD Dividend Payout.STLD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STLD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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STLD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (3/9/2026, 2:24:00 PM)

178.665

-2.95 (-1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners85.18%
Inst Owner Change5.04%
Ins Owners6.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.66%
Market Cap25.88B
Revenue(TTM)18.18B
Net Income(TTM)1.19B
Analysts79
Price Target191.88 (7.4%)
Short Float %3.25%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.12%
Yearly Dividend1.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP24.56%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-31
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.67%
Min EPS beat(2)1.82%
Max EPS beat(2)5.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.16%
Max EPS beat(4)5.52%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.49%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.41%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.27%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.31
Fwd PE 12.71
P/S 1.42
P/FCF 51.61
P/OCF 17.86
P/B 2.89
P/tB 3.18
EV/EBITDA 14.68
EPS(TTM)8.01
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)14.06
Fwd EY7.87%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY1.94%
OCF(TTM)10.01
OCFY5.6%
SpS125.46
BVpS61.82
TBVpS56.24
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)0.96
Graham Number105.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.22%
ROE 13.24%
ROCE 10.33%
ROIC 8.14%
ROICexc 8.61%
ROICexgc 9.15%
OM 8.12%
PM (TTM) 6.52%
GM 13.16%
FCFM 2.76%
ROA(3y)11.32%
ROA(5y)17.38%
ROE(3y)19.36%
ROE(5y)31.31%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)21.18%
ROICexc(3y)15.03%
ROICexc(5y)24.64%
ROICexgc(3y)16.08%
ROICexgc(5y)26.63%
ROCE(3y)16.86%
ROCE(5y)26.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-40.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.51%
OM growth 3Y-29.19%
OM growth 5Y-2.09%
PM growth 3Y-27.83%
PM growth 5Y2.6%
GM growth 3Y-21.76%
GM growth 5Y-2.51%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.4
Debt/EBITDA 2.06
Cap/Depr 171.93%
Cap/Sales 5.22%
Interest Coverage 9.42
Cash Conversion 71.5%
Profit Quality 42.3%
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 1.29
Altman-Z 5.18
F-Score5
WACC10.65%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)313.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)293.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y-29.21%
EPS 5Y23.13%
EPS Q2Q%33.82%
EPS Next Y75.48%
EPS Next 2Y40.97%
EPS Next 3Y24.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.53%
Revenue growth 5Y13.61%
Sales Q2Q%14%
Revenue Next Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.04%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.82%
EBIT growth 5Y11.24%
EBIT Next Year111.53%
EBIT Next 3Y32.33%
EBIT Next 5Y23.15%
FCF growth 1Y2233.81%
FCF growth 3Y-47.93%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.41%
OCF growth 3Y-31.25%
OCF growth 5Y7.99%

STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STLD.


What is the valuation status of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STLD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 22.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.89.


Is the dividend of STEEL DYNAMICS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.56%.