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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

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to X. X was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. X has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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.
Of the past 5 years X 4 years were profitable.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.48%, X is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
X has a Return On Equity of 0.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: X outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

X has a better Profit Margin (0.64%) than 60.26% 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.
X has a Gross Margin of 8.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: X underperforms 60.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of X has grown nicely.
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for X has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, X has about the same debt to assets ratio.
X Yearly Shares OutstandingX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that X is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
X has a Altman-Z score (2.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that X is not too dependend on debt financing.
X's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. X is outperformed by 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 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.75, X is doing worse than 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
Measured over the past years, X shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.87% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, X will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.74% on average per year.
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 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 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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of X is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. X is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.39, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of X.
X's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
X's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.57.
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 0.99, X pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, X pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
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 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 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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change0%
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-DateN/A
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 for 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.


How financially healthy is UNITED STATES STEEL CORP?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for UNITED STATES STEEL CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X) is expected to decline by -16.64% in the next year.