(STLD) Steel Dynamics - Ratings and Ratios
Steel, Aluminum, Metal, Recycled Products, Fabricated Steel
STLD EPS (Earnings per Share)
STLD Revenue
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 | 19,537m |
| Sub-Industry | Steel |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-11-21 |
STLD Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 59.6% |
| Fundamental | 44.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 72.2% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 0.84% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.21 of 5 |
STLD Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.46% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 6.97% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 12.97% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.6% |
STLD Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 12.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 94.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 22.40% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.70 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 1.53 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.31 |
| Alpha | 1.04 |
| Beta | 0.983 |
| Volatility | 34.07% |
| Current Volume | 718.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1149.4k |
| Stop Loss | 126.5 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.92 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (1.04b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.03b TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.79pp (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 |
| (C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 1.38b / Avg Total Assets 15.30b |
| (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) 44.73
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -0.10% = -0.05 |
| 3. FCF Margin -0.14% = -0.05 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.43 = 2.41 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.00 = 0.01 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 0.40% = 0.50 |
| 7. RoE 11.66% = 0.97 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -72.79% = -3.64 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -7.47% = -1.25 |
| 10. EPS Trend -87.27% = -2.18 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -28.51% = -2.50 |
What is the price of STLD shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.96%, over one month by +4.02%, over three months by -0.53% and over the past year by +20.05%.
Is Steel Dynamics a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of STLD is around 143.77 USD . This means that STLD is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +10.04% (Margin of Safety).
Is STLD a buy, sell or hold?
- 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 | 149.6 | 14.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 149.6 | 14.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 159.8 | 22.3% |
Last update: 2025-09-12 04:45
STLD Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 497.6m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 19.2627
P/E Forward = 10.1215
P/S = 1.1393
P/B = 2.2041
P/EG = 10.9053
Beta = 1.407
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 (Calculated: Short Term 1.46m + Long Term 3.78b)
Net Debt = 3.32b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 22.82b USD (19.54b + Debt 3.78b - CCE 497.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 22.59 (Ebit TTM 1.38b / Interest Expense TTM 61.2m)
FCF Yield = -0.10% (FCF TTM -23.5m / Enterprise Value 22.82b)
FCF Margin = -0.14% (FCF TTM -23.5m / 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)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.50 (Enterprise Value 22.82b / Book Value Of Equity 15.17b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.46% (Interest Expense 17.4m / Debt 3.78b)
Taxrate = 21.83% (432.9m / 1.98b)
NOPAT = 1.08b (EBIT 1.38b * (1 - 21.83%))
Current Ratio = 3.13 (Total Current Assets 5.69b / Total Current Liabilities 1.82b)
Debt / Equity = 0.43 (Debt 3.78b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 8.86b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.00 (Net Debt 3.32b / EBITDA 1.89b)
Debt / FCF = -160.9 (Debt 3.78b / FCF TTM -23.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8.93b (last 4 quarters mean)
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 / (Equity 8.93b + L.T.Debt 3.78b))
RoIC = 8.54% (NOPAT 1.08b / Invested Capital 12.65b)
WACC = 8.14% (E(19.54b)/V(23.32b) * Re(9.64%)) + (D(3.78b)/V(23.32b) * Rd(0.46%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -1.76%
Discount Rate = 9.64% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -23.5m)
Revenue Correlation: -72.79 | Revenue CAGR: -7.47%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 7.35
EPS Correlation: -87.27 | EPS CAGR: -28.51%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -19.75
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