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UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:X - US9129091081 - Common Stock

54.84 USD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Last: 6/17/2025, 8:26:37 PM
54.97 USD
+0.13 (+0.24%)
Pre-Market: 6/18/2025, 8:19:31 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

X gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. X may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. X is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year X was profitable.
X had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years X always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
X Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFX 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 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

X has a Return On Assets of 0.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: X outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of X (0.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector 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
X Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.64%, X is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
X's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of X has declined.
X's Gross Margin of 8.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. X is outperformed by 60.26% of its industry peers.
X's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
X Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

X does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for X has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
X has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for X has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
X Yearly Shares OutstandingX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
X Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

X has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. This is not the best score and indicates that X is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.17, X perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.44% of the companies in the same industry.
X has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
X has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: X underperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.86%
X Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFX 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 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.45, X is not doing good in the industry: 72.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that X may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
X's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. X is outperformed by 79.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 0.75
X Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesX 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 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
Looking at the last year, X shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.29% in the last year.
X shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.87% yearly.
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 15.11% 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-16.64%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
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.
X Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B 20B
X Yearly EPS VS EstimatesX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

X is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 62.32.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as X.
X's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39, X is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of X is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.22, X is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 62.32
Fwd PE 19.39
X Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

X's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.23
X Per share dataX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as X's earnings are expected to grow with 15.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

X has a yearly dividend return of 0.36%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, X pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, X's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.36%

5.2 History

X has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
X has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
X Yearly Dividends per shareX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
X Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendX 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 -1B 2B 3B 4B

UNITED STATES STEEL CORP

NYSE:X (6/17/2025, 8:26:37 PM)

Premarket: 54.97 +0.13 (+0.24%)

54.84

-0.01 (-0.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners103.11%
Inst Owner Change-37.63%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change-116.23%
Market Cap12.42B
Revenue(TTM)15.21B
Net Income(TTM)97.00M
Analysts69.41
Price Target48.04 (-12.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.36%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.05)
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)11.4%
PT rev (3m)18.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 62.32
Fwd PE 19.39
P/S 0.82
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.1
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA 20.23
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY1.6%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS67.16
BVpS49.63
TBVpS43.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 2.17
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.86%
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-16.64%
EPS Next 2Y16.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.29%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-10.41%
Revenue Next Year4.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
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%

UNITED STATES STEEL CORP / X FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNITED STATES STEEL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to X.


What is the valuation status of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) stock?

UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for X stock?

The financial health rating of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) stock?

The dividend rating of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.