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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock

158.16 USD
+5.05 (+3.3%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:01:23 PM
158 USD
-0.16 (-0.1%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:01:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

STLD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 153 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While STLD has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STLD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STLD was profitable.
STLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
STLD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
STLD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

STLD has a better Return On Assets (7.06%) than 79.22% of its industry peers.
STLD has a better Return On Equity (12.53%) than 81.17% of its industry peers.
STLD has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) than 72.08% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STLD is significantly above the industry average of 13.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for STLD is well below the 3 year average (21.22%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STLD had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTLD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.39%, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
STLD's Operating Margin of 7.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
STLD has a Gross Margin (13.07%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
STLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTLD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STLD is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for STLD has been reduced compared to 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
STLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTLD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

STLD has an Altman-Z score of 5.07. This indicates that STLD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STLD has a better Altman-Z score (5.07) than 66.88% of its industry peers.
STLD has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as STLD would need 12.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
STLD's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STLD outperforms 59.74% of its industry peers.
STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.42, STLD is not doing good in the industry: 75.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 12.16
Altman-Z 5.07
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.09%
STLD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTLD 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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.11 indicates that STLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.11, STLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
STLD has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that STLD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of STLD (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.11
Quick Ratio 1.47
STLD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTLD 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

The earnings per share for STLD have decreased strongly by -31.67% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
STLD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.49%.
STLD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.88% yearly.
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, STLD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.76% on average per year.
STLD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
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.
STLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B 20B
STLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTLD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.95, STLD is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, STLD is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.89, the valuation of STLD can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 72.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
STLD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.95
Fwd PE 11.89
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 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 61.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 74.86
EV/EBITDA 13.6
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 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
STLD's earnings are expected to grow with 14.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, STLD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.72.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, STLD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of STLD grows each year by 14.81%, 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)14.81%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
STLD Yearly Dividends per shareSTLD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

25.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STLD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of STLD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.6%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
STLD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTLD 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 2B 3B
STLD Dividend Payout.STLD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STLD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (11/21/2025, 8:01:23 PM)

After market: 158 -0.16 (-0.1%)

158.16

+5.05 (+3.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Earnings (Next)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Inst Owners83.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.91%
Ins Owners6.22%
Ins Owner Change-0.72%
Market Cap23.28B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts80
Price Target167.58 (5.96%)
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.81%
DP25.6%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.5)
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)9.83%
PT rev (3m)10.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.95
Fwd PE 11.89
P/S 1.32
P/FCF 74.86
P/OCF 15.28
P/B 2.59
P/tB 2.8
EV/EBITDA 13.6
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)13.3
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY1.34%
OCF(TTM)10.35
OCFY6.54%
SpS119.8
BVpS61.11
TBVpS56.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number101.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.07
F-Score5
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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-11.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.49%
EPS Next 3Y14.97%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year16.38%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
EBIT Next 5Y16.58%
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 / STLD FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 20.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.59.


What is the financial health of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?

The financial health rating of STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is 6 / 10.