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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

175.38 USD
-1.82 (-1.03%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 8:02:20 PM
175.04 USD
-0.34 (-0.19%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 8:02:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to STLD. STLD was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While STLD belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
Each year in the past 5 years STLD has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years STLD had a positive operating cash flow.
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 78.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of STLD (12.53%) is better than 80.13% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STLD (7.75%) is better than 69.87% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STLD is significantly above the industry average of 13.25%.
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

STLD has a Profit Margin of 6.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLD outperforms 70.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLD has grown nicely.
STLD has a better Operating Margin (7.96%) than 62.18% of its industry peers.
STLD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of STLD (13.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
STLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, STLD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 5.27 indicates that STLD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.27, STLD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STLD (12.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
STLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
STLD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STLD is outperformed by 74.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 12.16
Altman-Z 5.27
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.94%
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.
The Current ratio of STLD (3.11) is better than 64.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that STLD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STLD has a Quick ratio (1.47) which 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

STLD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.67%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, STLD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.49% in the last year.
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

STLD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.76% yearly.
STLD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
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 23.23, STLD is valued on the expensive side.
STLD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STLD is cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
STLD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.08, which indicates a correct valuation of STLD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STLD is valued a bit cheaper than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, STLD is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.23
Fwd PE 13.08
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STLD is cheaper than 63.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
63.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STLD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 82.35
EV/EBITDA 14.8
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 14.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y16.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STLD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%.
STLD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.02.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, STLD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%

5.2 History

The dividend of STLD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.81%!
STLD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

STLD pays out 25.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
STLD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.6%
EPS Next 2Y16.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
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 (12/24/2025, 8:02:20 PM)

After market: 175.04 -0.34 (-0.19%)

175.38

-1.82 (-1.03%)

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 Owners81.41%
Inst Owner Change-1.9%
Ins Owners6.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.83%
Market Cap25.61B
Revenue(TTM)17.63B
Net Income(TTM)1.13B
Analysts79.05
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%
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)4.17%
PT rev (3m)12.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.23
Fwd PE 13.08
P/S 1.45
P/FCF 82.35
P/OCF 16.81
P/B 2.85
P/tB 3.08
EV/EBITDA 14.8
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)13.41
Fwd EY7.64%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)10.43
OCFY5.95%
SpS120.76
BVpS61.6
TBVpS56.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number102.29
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 5.27
F-Score5
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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-11.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.9%
EPS Next 5Y13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.6%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.21%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y6.81%
Revenue Next 3Y5.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.27%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year11.38%
EBIT Next 3Y18.82%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

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 23.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.85.


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

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