UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X)
US9129091081 - Common Stock
X gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. There are concerns on the financial health of X while its profitability can be described as average. X has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year X was profitable.
X had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years X reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years X had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.38%, X is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.10%, X is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of X (4.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for X is significantly above the industry average of 9.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.70%) for X is well above the current ROIC(4.18%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.38% | ||
| ROE | 8.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.18% |
ROA(3y)13.59%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)26.38%
ROE(5y)6.59%
ROIC(3y)15.7%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of X (4.96%) is better than 69.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of X has declined.
The Operating Margin of X (4.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of X has declined.
X has a Gross Margin of 12.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: X outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of X has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.96% | ||
| GM | 12.46% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-8.13%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.82%
GM growth 3Y70.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), X is creating value.
X has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for X has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
X has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that X is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
X has a Altman-Z score (2.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
X has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of X (0.37) is worse than 69.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that X should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.76, X is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
X has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that X is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
X has a Quick ratio (1.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for X have decreased strongly by -51.08% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.46% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for X has decreased by -14.30% in the past year. This is quite bad
X shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.46%
EPS growth Q2Q-22.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.3%
Revenue growth 3Y22.83%
Revenue growth 5Y4.95%
Revenue growth Q2Q-4.47%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, X will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.72% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-30.2%
EPS Next 2Y-13.01%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of X.
X's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. X is cheaper than 90.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, X is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of X.
84.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than X, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
X's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of X indicates a rather cheap valuation: X is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of X may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.01%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
X has a yearly dividend return of 0.51%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of X dropped by -23.06% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
X's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.88.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.51, X pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of X decreases each year by -27.06%.
X has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The Dividend Rate of X has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-13.01%
EPS Next 3Y-1.72%
UNITED STATES STEEL CORP
NYSE:X (4/26/2024, 10:22:46 AM)
36.954
-0.22 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Market Cap8.31B
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| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 4.38% | ||
| ROE | 8.1% | ||
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| OM | 4.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.96% | ||
| GM | 12.46% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.08%
EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y-30.2%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.3%
Revenue growth 3Y22.83%
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