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(STLD) Steel Dynamics - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8581191009

Steel, Aluminum, Metal, Recycled Products, Fabricated Steel

STLD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -64.61%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -85.4%

STLD Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -7.47%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -72.8%

Description: STLD Steel Dynamics

Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:STLD) is a diversified steel producer and metal recycler operating in the United States. The companys four business segments - Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations - offer a wide range of steel and aluminum products to various industries, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing.

From a financial perspective, STLD has demonstrated stable performance, with a market capitalization of approximately $19.8 billion. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Return on Equity (ROE) stand at 13.01%, indicating a decent return for shareholders. The forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 13.26, suggesting a relatively attractive valuation compared to its current P/E of 17.51.

To further analyze STLDs performance, we can examine additional KPIs. For instance, the companys Debt-to-Equity ratio is around 0.37, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The dividend yield is approximately 1.14%, which, while not exceptionally high, still provides a relatively stable source of income for investors. Moreover, STLDs revenue growth has been driven by its diversified product portfolio and strategic acquisitions, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10%.

From an operational standpoint, STLDs ability to recycle scrap metal and produce a range of steel products positions it well within the cyclical steel industry. The companys focus on sustainability and recycling can also be seen as a positive factor, given the increasing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in the investment community.

STLD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	20,790m
Sub-Industry	Steel
IPO / Inception	1996-11-21

STLD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	59.2%
Fundamental	42.9%
Dividend Rating	74.1%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-1.14%
Analyst Rating	4.21 of 5

STLD Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	1.35%
Yield on Cost 5y	6.38%
Annual Growth 5y	16.47%
Payout Consistency	98.7%
Payout Ratio	28.6%

STLD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	78.3%
Growth Correlation 12m	15.8%
Growth Correlation 5y	94%
CAGR 5y	24.15%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio)	0.75
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio)	1.68
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.44
Alpha	-7.70
Beta	1.411
Volatility	32.22%
Current Volume	881.2k
Average Volume 20d	1238.9k
Stop Loss	141 (-3.1%)
Signal	0.58

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (1.04b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.03b TTM)

FCFTA -0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -6.33pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 22.58% (prev 19.74%; Δ 2.83pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.56b > Net Income 1.04b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (3.32b) to EBITDA (1.89b) ratio: 1.75 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 3.13 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (149.3m) change vs 12m ago -5.24% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 12.55% (prev 18.95%; Δ -6.40pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 112.0% (prev 120.5%; Δ -8.45pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 22.59 (EBITDA TTM 1.89b / Interest Expense TTM 61.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 7.79

(A) 0.25 = (Total Current Assets 5.69b - Total Current Liabilities 1.82b) / Total Assets 15.55b

(B) 0.98 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 15.17b / Total Assets 15.55b

warn (B) unusual magnitude: 0.98 — check mapping/units

(D) 2.26 = Book Value of Equity 15.17b / Total Liabilities 6.70b

Total Rating: 7.79 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 42.86

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50

2. FCF Yield -0.45% = -0.22

3. FCF Margin -0.63% = -0.23

4. Debt/Equity 0.43 = 2.41

5. Debt/Ebitda 1.75 = 0.48

6. ROIC - WACC (= -1.05)% = -1.31

7. RoE 11.66% = 0.97

8. Rev. Trend -72.79% = -5.46

9. EPS Trend -85.40% = -4.27

What is the price of STLD shares?

As of October 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 145.54 with a total of 881,195 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.76%, over one month by +11.01%, over three months by +9.64% and over the past year by +13.55%.

Is Steel Dynamics a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) is currently (October 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 42.86 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of STLD is around 155.29 USD . This means that STLD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.7%.

Is STLD a buy, sell or hold?

Steel Dynamics has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.21. Therefore, it is recommended to buy STLD.

Strong Buy: 7
Buy: 3
Hold: 4
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the STLD price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	153	5.1%
Analysts Target Price	153	5.1%
ValueRay Target Price	174.8	20.1%

Last update: 2025-10-13 02:03

STLD Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 20.79b (20.79b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 20.4978
P/E Forward = 11.0132
P/S = 1.2124
P/B = 2.3979
P/EG = 10.9053
Beta = 1.411
Revenue TTM = 17.15b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.38b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.89b USD
Long Term Debt = 3.78b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.46m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.78b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 3.32b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 24.07b USD (20.79b + Debt 3.78b - CCE 497.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 22.59 (Ebit TTM 1.38b / Interest Expense TTM 61.2m)
FCF Yield = -0.45% (FCF TTM -107.4m / Enterprise Value 24.07b)
FCF Margin = -0.63% (FCF TTM -107.4m / Revenue TTM 17.15b)
Net Margin = 6.07% (Net Income TTM 1.04b / Revenue TTM 17.15b)
Gross Margin = 12.55% ((Revenue TTM 17.15b - Cost of Revenue TTM 15.00b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 13.55% (prev 11.14%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.55 (Enterprise Value 24.07b / Total Assets 15.55b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.46% (Interest Expense 17.4m / Debt 3.78b)
Taxrate = 22.35% (86.7m / 387.9m)
NOPAT = 1.07b (EBIT 1.38b * (1 - 22.35%))
Current Ratio = 3.13 (Total Current Assets 5.69b / Total Current Liabilities 1.82b)
Debt / Equity = 0.43 (Debt 3.78b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 8.86b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.75 (Net Debt 3.32b / EBITDA 1.89b)
Debt / FCF = -30.93 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 3.32b / FCF TTM -107.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8.93b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 6.69% (Net Income 1.04b / Total Assets 15.55b)
RoE = 11.66% (Net Income TTM 1.04b / Total Stockholder Equity 8.93b)
RoCE = 10.87% (EBIT 1.38b / Capital Employed (Equity 8.93b + L.T.Debt 3.78b))
RoIC = 8.48% (NOPAT 1.07b / Invested Capital 12.65b)
WACC = 9.53% (E(20.79b)/V(24.57b) * Re(11.20%) + D(3.78b)/V(24.57b) * Rd(0.46%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Discount Rate = 11.20% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -4.07%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -107.4m)
EPS Correlation: -85.40 | EPS CAGR: -64.61% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -72.79 | Revenue CAGR: -7.47% | SUE: -0.85 | # QB: 0

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