Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD 234.29 +12.82% NMS · Basic Materials
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STLD — Company Overview

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) trades on NMS as part of the Basic Materials peer group (Steel).

TickerSTLD
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySteel
ExchangeNMS
Market cap$33.58B
Last price$234.29
Size categoryLarge Cap

STLD — Business Description

STLD represents a Steel business in the Basic Materials segment. 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…

Official website: https://www.steeldynamics.com.

STLD — Investment Thesis

At a high level, STLD offers exposure to Basic Materials with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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STLD — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for Steel Dynamics, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 7.8% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $234.19M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E21.22×
Forward P/E11.97×
Price / Sales1.63×
Price / Book3.57×
Gross margin14.7%
Operating margin11.5%
Profit margin7.8%
Return on equity17.6%
Debt / Equity46.92
Free cash flow$234.19M

STLD — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) depends on demand trends in Steel and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

STLD — Competitive Position

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Basic Materials.

STLD — Strengths

Strengths for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) inferred from public financial metrics:

STLD — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) based on available data:

STLD — Opportunities

STLD — Risks

STLD — Summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is a large-cap Basic Materials company focused on Steel, listed on NMS. Last price $234.29 with market cap $33.58B. Trailing P/E 21.22×. Revenue grew 33.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 33.4% year-over-year. Key watch items include high beta (1.51) amplifies market swings. Premium Terminal tools for Steel Dynamics, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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Steel Dynamics, Inc. FAQ

What does Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) do?

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 Operatio…

What is STLD's P/E ratio?

Steel Dynamics, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 21.22× based on publicly available market data.

Does STLD pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 0.9%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is STLD in?

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is classified in Basic Materials (Steel) on NMS.

What is STLD's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $33.58B.

What are the main risks for STLD?

Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.51), among factors on this page.

What are the strengths of STLD?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 33.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 83.6% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for STLD?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for Steel Dynamics, Inc. are on the free /stocks/stld/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.