Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD
Composite 52/100; the shares have moved about 39% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 78/100 — a strong point in its favour. Momentum ranks 65/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 54/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it. Income ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated steel, specialty bars, beams, and recycled metals used in construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. Its four segments—Steel Operations, Metals Recycling, Steel Fabrication, and Aluminum Operations—serve diversified end markets with engineered and commodity steel products.
Key financials STLD’s profitability metrics show mixed strength: ROE 17.6%, ROA 7.9%, ROCE 16.0%, gross margin 14.7%, operating margin 11.5%, net margin 7.8%. Revenue grew 3.6% while EPS fell -19.5%. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.47, Net debt/EBITDA 1.43) with strong interest coverage of 20.95x and liquidity (Current ratio 3.18).
Stock health Sidera’s overall score is 51.5 (average quality, rich valuation, positive momentum). Strength is high at 76.9, but growth is weak at 28.3 and valuation is poor at 31.2. Momentum is positive with 6m +28.39% and 12m +94.24%, though RSI(14) is neutral at 54.10.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 9.50% versus the analyst mean target of 271.21. - Trading at a discount to analyst mean target (Sidera Valuation anchor) - Recent U.S. steel and materials stocks swing amid U.S.-Canada trade war (2026-08-31) - Forward P/E 13.64 vs trailing P/E 21.31 signals valuation compression - PEG of 0.24 indicates earnings growth is priced in aggressively
Looking forward Forward P/E of 13.64 and PEG of 0.24 suggest earnings growth is already reflected. Momentum remains positive but valuation percentile at 31.2 indicates rich pricing relative to quality. Income yield is low at 0.9% with a conservative payout ratio of 18.5%.
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