Is Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Overvalued?
We dive into why Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-17, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Jenna Brashear
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Steel Dynamics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States. It operates through four segments: Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations. The Steel Operations segment offers hot rolled, cold rolled, and coated steel products; parallel flange beams and channel sections, large unequal leg angles, and reinforcing steel bars, standard strength carbon, intermediate alloy hardness, and premium grade rail products; engineered special-bar-quality products, merchant-bar-quality products, and other engineered round steel bars; channels, angles, flats, merchant rounds, and reinforcing steel bars; and specialty shapes and light structural steel products. This segment also engages in turning, polishing, straightening, chamfering, precision saw-cutting, and heat treating of bar products. Its products are used in construction, automotive, manufacturing, transportation, heavy and agricultural equipment, energy, and pipe and tube markets. The Metals Recycling Operations segment is involved in the ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal processing, transportation, marketing, brokerage, and scrap management services. Its ferrous products include heavy melting steel, busheling, bundled scrap, shredded scrap, steel turnings, and cast-iron products; and nonferrous products comprise aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and other nonferrous metals. The Steel Fabrication Operations segment produces steel non-residential building components, such as steel joists, joist girders, and steel deck products for non-residential steel fabricators, metal building companies, general construction contractors, developers, property owners, brokers, and governmental entities. The Aluminum Operations segment offers recycled aluminum flat rolled products. The company also exports its products. Steel Dynamics, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Commentary & Analysis
What You Need to Know About Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s Q3 Earnings
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s fiscal Q3 earnings report was released on Monday, July 20. Let's dive in to see if (STLD) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s (STLD) Stock Is Down 5.44%
As of Monday, June 29, Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s STLD share price has dipped by 5.44%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s (STLD) Stock Is Down 5.63%
As of Thursday, June 18, Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s STLD share price has dipped by 5.63%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Michael Rose
Which Is a Better Investment, Steel Dynamics, Inc. or Ternium S.A. Stock?
Learn more about whether Steel Dynamics, Inc. or Ternium S.A. is a better investment based on AAII's A+ Investor grades, which compare both companies' key financial metrics.Michael Rose
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | STLD | Industry Median |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $36,012.6 | $1,445.3 | 91% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 144.6 | 136.1 | 70% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 92.7% | 83.3% | 62% |
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| Float (Mil) | 133.6 | 137.8 | 67% |
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| Beta | 1.54 | 1.22 | 83% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 1,298 | 402 | 75% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
97.1% | 57.2% | 91% |
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| Growth | STLD | Industry Median |
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| Sales (5yr) | 13.6% | 10.8% | 69% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 16.6% | (2.5%) | 67% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 25.3% | 7.2% | 75 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 14.9% | 0.0% | 90% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 86.1% | (8.1%) | 98% |
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| # of Estimates | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
| Current EPS | $5.308 | $16.611 | $18.865 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $5.230 | $16.473 | $18.282 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $4.472 | $15.038 | $17.161 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 43.8% | 107.9% | 123.5% | |
| Financials | STLD | Industry Median |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $20,539 | $1,641 | 91% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $1,607 | $0 | 91% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $11.058 | $0.000 | 95% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $1,572 | $28 | 86% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $110 | $27 | 78% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $4,392 | $51 | 84% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $39,937 | $1,908 | 90% |
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| Valuation | STLD | Industry Median |
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| P/B | 3.83 | 2.55 | 72% |
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| P/E | 22.8 | 13.7 | 57% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 0.0% | 65% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.9 | 0.5 | 41% |
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| Ratios | STLD | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 14.7% | 37.7% | 14% |
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| Net Margin | 7.8% | 7.0% | 57% |
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| ROA | 9.8% | 0.1% | 87% |
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| ROE | 17.6% | 2.3% | 76% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 45.3% | 34.5% | 36% |
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| F-Score | 7 | 4 | 84% |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 7/31/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
FACTOR STRATEGY
Value on the Move--PEG With Hist Growth Screen
Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth
Using PEG ratios and price strength to find growth stocks trading at a reasonable price.
| Performance Since Inception: | 13.9% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +6.4 |
FACTOR STRATEGY
Dual Cash Flow Screen
Factors: Quality, Growth
An analysis that can provide advance notice that a company may be facing financial trouble, though earnings and sales appear strong.
| Performance Since Inception: | 11.4% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +3.9 |
