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Steel DynamicsSTU:SD5 +0.49%84 Buyback Yield % is 2.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates STU:SD5 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks better than 82.69% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:SD5 vs RS, NUE, TX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Steel Dynamics Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 6.23. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.29 to 13.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #27 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Steel Dynamics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Buyback Yield % of 2.25 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 6.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 13.71. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #27 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Buyback Yield % compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #27 out of 156 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Steel Dynamics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.29 to 13.71 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current Buyback Yield % is 2.25, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.99, compared to a current price of €205.20 — trading 48.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.25, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 6.23. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €205.20 is trading 48.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €137.99.
GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:
Buyback Yield %: 2.25 (64% below median its 10-year median of 6.23)
GF Value™: €137.99 vs. price of €205.20 (48.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel Dynamics Inc operates as a domestic steel producer and metal recycler in the United States. The company's product portfolio comprises hot rolled sheet, hot rolled plate, painted sheet products, cold rolled sheet, and others. Its reportable segments are steel operations, metals recycling operations, steel fabrication operations, and aluminum operations. Maximum revenue is generated from its steel operations segment, which consists of manufacturing various steel products and numerous coating operations. Its primary sources of revenue are currently from the manufacture and sale of steel products, the processing and sale of recycled ferrous and nonferrous metals, and the fabrication and sale of steel joists and deck products.
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