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STLD

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Steel Dynamics, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $35.6B · Avg Vol: $329M/d

85
StockRank
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Q
66
V
31
M
83
P/E (TTM)
25.3x
ROE
15.2%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
0.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Steel Dynamics has quality Q65 and strong momentum M82 with a buyback on file and a 3.4% upward revision, but value at V32 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a leading North American steel producer and metal recycler, primarily operating highly efficient electric arc furnace (EAF) mini-mills to produce a diverse range of steel products. The company's competitive moat is derived from its cost-effective and flexible production model, coupled with significant vertical integration through its large metal recycling operations. Steel Dynamics is recognized for its strong financial performance and strategic asset placement, serving various end markets efficiently.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue22.3B18.8B17.5B18.2B-6.5%19.0B23.5B23.4B13.4%
EPS21.0614.729.898.02-27.5%9.1216.6118.8653.3%
Shares172.9M160.0M151.1M144.9M-16.2%144.2M
Debt3.1B3.1B3.2B4.2B11.1%4.4B
Equity8.1B8.9B8.9B9.0B3.3%
Op CF4.5B3.5B1.8B1.4B-31.2%1.4B
Inv CF-1.9B-2.0B-1.3B-975.0M
Fin CF-2.2B-1.8B-1.4B-294.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.6%
220236252267283Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$247.11
RSI (14)
70.9
52W High
$288.09
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
66
ROIC
12.7%82.2
ROE
15.2%84.4
GP/Assets
16.3%64.4
Op. Margin
10.3%67.8
FCF/Assets
4.0%69.6
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
19.9x71.4
D/E Ratio
0.48x31.2
Current Ratio
3.13x67.2
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
25.3x37.8
EV/EBITDA
16.0x29.1
P/FCF
53.6x25.1
P/B
3.6x25.1
P/S
1.7x48.0
Div Yield
0.9%22.3
Momentum
83
52W High %
86%83.8
RS 6M
31%91.6
SMA 50/200
1.26x89.7
EPS Rev 4W
+3.2%90.8
EPS Rev 12W
+11.7%85.8
EPS Improve
+107%66.3
Q Growth
86%67.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$35.6B
P/E (Forward)
12.2x
Gross Margin
14.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of STLD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc.(you)$35.6B85STRONG BUY
RSReliance, Inc.$20.8B87STRONG BUY
NUENucor Corporation$56.4B89STRONG BUY
NWPXNWPX Infrastructure, Inc.$1.2B87STRONG BUY
WSWorthington Steel, Inc.$1.8B65BUY
MTUSMetallus Inc.$873M69BUY
CLF.MXCleveland-Cliffs Inc.$5.7B20SELL
FRDFriedman Industries, Incorporated$253M94STRONG BUY
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$25.9B82STRONG BUY
CTVACorteva, Inc.$59.7B84STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 25.3%

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) — Stock Score Summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (83/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Steel Dynamics has quality Q65 and strong momentum M82 with a buyback on file and a 3.4% upward revision, but value at V32 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a leading North American steel producer and metal recycler, primarily operating highly efficient electric arc furnace (EAF) mini-mills to produce a diverse range of steel products. The company's competitive moat is derived from its cost-effective and flexible production model, coupled with significant vertical integration through its large metal recycling operations. Steel Dynamics is recognized for its strong financial performance and strategic asset placement, serving various end markets efficiently.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$247.11
Market Cap$35.6B
P/E (TTM)25.27
P/E (Forward)12.21
Price/Book3.63
Return on Equity15.2%
Return on Invested Capital12.7%
Debt/Equity0.48x
Gross Margin14.0%
Operating Margin10.3%
Revenue Growth19.1%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$665M

Steel Dynamics, Inc. operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s (STLD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (31), and Momentum (83) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Steel Dynamics, Inc. have an economic moat?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Steel Dynamics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Steel Dynamics, Inc. in?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (United States).