STLD Steel Dynamics PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The price-to-earnings ratio for Steel Dynamics stock stands at 17.69 as of Jun 4, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $7.63 and the stock price of $134.97 per share. An increase of 43% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 12.4 of the last 4 quarters.
STLD PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Steel Dynamics has been 29.01. The current 17.69 PE ratio is 39% below the historical average. In the past ten years, STLD's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2016 quarter at 612.5, with a price of $24.5 and an EPS of $0.04. The Jun 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 2.93, with a price of $66.15 and an EPS of $22.57.
Steel Dynamics PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 99.28% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -71.97% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.53 | 43.77% | $114.07 | $9.89 |
| 2023 | 8.02 | 72.84% | $118.1 | $14.72 |
| 2022 | 4.64 | 17.17% | $97.7 | $21.06 |
| 2021 | 3.96 | -71.97% | $62.07 | $15.67 |
| 2020 | 14.13 | 27.07% | $36.87 | $2.61 |
| 2019 | 11.12 | 99.28% | $34.04 | $3.06 |
| 2018 | 5.58 | -56.27% | $30.04 | $5.38 |
| 2017 | 12.76 | -43.69% | $43.13 | $3.38 |
| 2016 | 22.66 | N/A | $35.58 | $1.57 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $17.87 | -$0.54 |
| 2014 | 29.03 | 27.77% | $19.74 | $0.68 |
| 2013 | 22.72 | 24.09% | $19.54 | $0.86 |
| 2012 | 18.31 | 76.91% | $13.73 | $0.75 |
| 2011 | 10.35 | -63.23% | $13.15 | $1.27 |
| 2010 | 28.15 | N/A | $18.3 | $0.65 |
Steel Dynamics PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 16.39 | 42.15% | $125.08 | $7.63 |
| Dec 2024 | 11.53 | 1.95% | $114.07 | $9.89 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.31 | 9.91% | $126.08 | $11.15 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.29 | 1.88% | $129.5 | $12.58 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.1 | 25.94% | $148.23 | $14.68 |
| Dec 2023 | 8.02 | 17.94% | $118.1 | $14.72 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.8 | 8.28% | $107.22 | $15.76 |
| Jun 2023 | 6.28 | 5.55% | $108.93 | $17.34 |
| Mar 2023 | 5.95 | 28.23% | $113.06 | $19 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.64 | 48.72% | $97.7 | $21.06 |
| Sep 2022 | 3.12 | 6.48% | $70.95 | $22.75 |
| Jun 2022 | 2.93 | -31.7% | $66.15 | $22.57 |
| Mar 2022 | 4.29 | 8.33% | $83.43 | $19.43 |
| Dec 2021 | 3.96 | -24.43% | $62.07 | $15.67 |
| Sep 2021 | 5.24 | -40.59% | $58.48 | $11.17 |
STLD Price vs fair value
STLD average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of STLD is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
STLD PE vs peers
Compared to its peers NUE and CRS, STLD's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than AP's. Steel Dynamics's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 30.62.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AP Ampco Pittsburgh Corp | 17.14 | $72.34M |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 17.69 | $20.04B |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 21.61 | $28.12B |
| CRS Carpenter Technology Corp | 34.49 | $12.28B |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 49.25 | $2.97B |
| CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co | 79.26 | $5.55B |
| X United States Steel Corp | 122.16 | $12.17B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Steel Dynamics's PE ratio?
STLD's price to earnings ratio is 17.69 as of Jun 4, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Steel Dynamics (STLD)?
As an average over the last 3 years, STLD stock has a PE ratio of 8.11.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Steel Dynamics (STLD)?
As an average over the last 5 years, STLD stock has a PE ratio of 8.51.
What is the highest PE ratio for STLD?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 612.5.
How does the current PE ratio for STLD compare to its historical average?
STLD's current price to earnings ratio is 39% below its 10-year historical average.
How is STLD's PE ratio calculated (Steel Dynamics PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jun 4, 2025), Steel Dynamics's stock price is $134.97. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $7.63. Therefore, Steel Dynamics's P/E ratio for today is 17.69. PE RATIO(17.69) = STOCK PRICE($134.97) / TTM EPS($7.63)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.