Steel Dynamics, Inc.
STLDBasic MaterialsNASDAQSteel · Last scanned Jul 17, 2026
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Daily timeframeSteel Dynamics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States. Valued at $33.89B, STLD is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through four segments: Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations.
Market Cap
$33.89B
Beta
1.54
P/E (TTM)
25.27
P/E (Fwd)
12.45
EPS (TTM)
$9.30
EPS (Fwd)
$18.87
ROE
15.3%
ROA
6.7%
Cash
$556.5M
Total Debt
$4.20B
Free CF
-$31.8M
52W Change
79.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, STLD has $556.5M in cash with $4.20B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$31.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 15.2%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $22.26B (2022) to $18.18B (2025), a 18% decline worth watching.
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. Steel Dynamics, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Steel Dynamics, Inc. and its sector.