UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:X - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9129091081 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
X gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. X may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. X is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
X had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years X 4 years were profitable.
X had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
X has a Return On Assets (0.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
X has a Return On Equity (0.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.48% | ||
| ROE | 0.86% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.42%
ROA(5y)6.6%
ROE(3y)12.06%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
X has a Profit Margin of 0.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: X outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of X has declined.
X's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of X (8.67%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of X has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.64% | ||
| GM | 8.67% |
OM growth 3Y-64.66%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-50.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-28.65%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
X does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
X has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for X has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for X has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that X is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
X has a Altman-Z score of 2.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: X outperforms 45.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that X is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.36, X is doing worse than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
X has a Current Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that X is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
X's Current ratio of 1.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. X is outperformed by 72.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that X may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
X has a worse Quick ratio (0.75) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for X have decreased strongly by -81.70% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 97.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for X has decreased by -14.29% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.87% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.7%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y97.25%
EPS Q2Q%-147.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.78% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
X is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.38%
EPS Next 2Y15.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
X is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.68.
X's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of X to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say X is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of X.
X's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.30. X is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
X's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
X's earnings are expected to grow with 15.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y15.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.38%, X is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
X's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.85.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.38, X pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
5.2 History
X has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
X has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y15.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
53.4
+0.44 (+0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.69%
Inst Owner Change3.4%
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner Change6.03%
Market Cap12.09B
Analysts69.41
Price Target45.43 (-14.93%)
Short Float %8.26%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.58%
Min EPS beat(2)4.89%
Max EPS beat(2)14.27%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.66%
Min EPS beat(4)4.89%
Max EPS beat(4)15.83%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.06%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)20.83%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)15.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.65%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.65%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.69%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.65%
PT rev (1m)5.35%
PT rev (3m)13.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY1.65%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS67.16
BVpS49.63
TBVpS43.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.48% | ||
| ROE | 0.86% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.64% | ||
| GM | 8.67% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.42%
ROA(5y)6.6%
ROE(3y)12.06%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.71%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-64.66%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-50.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-28.65%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)251.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.7%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y97.25%
EPS Q2Q%-147.56%
EPS Next Y-18.38%
EPS Next 2Y15.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.41%
Revenue Next Year4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1.3%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-115.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-67.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year361.33%
EBIT Next 3Y82.52%
EBIT Next 5Y44.96%
FCF growth 1Y-187.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-56.24%
OCF growth 3Y-39.21%
OCF growth 5Y6.15%