Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD)

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a U.S.-based steel producer and metal recycler whose common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker STLD. The company operates through four segments: Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations. Its steel business includes hot rolled, cold rolled, coated, and specialty steel products, along with bar, structural, and rail products used across construction, automotive, manufacturing, transportation, energy, and related industrial markets. The recycling segment processes and markets ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal, while the fabrication segment supplies steel components for non-residential construction. The aluminum segment produces recycled aluminum flat rolled products. Steel Dynamics also exports products and was incorporated in 1993. Its headquarters are in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-STLD
$222.13
-8.0% Downside
Fair
$272.68
12.9% Upside
Fair
Great
0.9%
January 27, 2027
17.7x
3.5x
1.6x
34.618 B
38.039 B
11.3%
93.2%
6.2
15.2%
55.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$222.13

Estimated downside of 8.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$229.88

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$151.70

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$290.69

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$180.94

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$198.40

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$272.68

Analysts imply upside of 12.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 8 available valuation references for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

22.22 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

23.977 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

3.209 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

4.032 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.26

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

6.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

55.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

January 27, 2027

Days to Earnings

95

Dividend Yield

0.9%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

15.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) has a Buy consensus, with 7 buy, 4 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 4
Sell 1
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$222.13
Estimated downside 8.0%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 8.0%
Analyst Target
$272.68
Implied upside 12.9%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is $222.13. This implies an estimated downside of 8.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 8.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is $272.68. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 12.9%.

The current financial health read for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is January 27, 2027.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.9%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is 17.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Steel Dynamics Inc is 34.618 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Steel Dynamics Inc is 38.039 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Steel Dynamics Inc is NASDAQ-STLD, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ-STLD) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Steel Dynamics Inc is 11.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Steel Dynamics Inc is 93.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.