Steel Dynamics (MIL:1STLD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.40 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 66% Above Median

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MIL:1STLD Steel Dynamics Inc MIL:1STLD
66 GF Score
Price €204.60
GF Value €141.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Steel Dynamics MIL:1STLD 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates MIL:1STLD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks worse than 93.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Steel Dynamics's current share price is €204.60. Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.98. Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1STLD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39   Med: 3.85   Max: 7.49
Current: 6.1

During the past years, Steel Dynamics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.49. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 3.85.

MIL:1STLD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.99% of 516 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs MIL:1STLD: 6.10

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Steel Dynamics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €54.884. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €31.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Steel Dynamics  (MIL:1STLD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Steel Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Steel Dynamics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MIL:1STLD vs RS, NUE, TX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=204.60/31.98
=6.40

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Steel Dynamics's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=54.884/330.2130*330.2130
=54.884

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Steel Dynamics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.355 241.018 14.187
201609 10.841 241.428 14.828
201612 11.382 241.432 15.567
201703 11.721 243.801 15.875
201706 11.431 244.955 15.410
201709 10.993 246.819 14.707
201712 11.930 246.524 15.980
201803 11.922 249.554 15.775
201806 13.643 251.989 17.878
201809 14.810 252.439 19.373
201812 15.354 251.233 20.181
201903 15.912 254.202 20.670
201906 16.365 256.143 21.097
201909 17.073 256.759 21.957
201912 17.101 256.974 21.975
202003 17.699 258.115 22.643
202006 17.498 257.797 22.413
202009 16.955 260.280 21.511
202012 16.935 260.474 21.469
202103 18.806 264.877 23.445
202106 20.295 271.696 24.666
202109 23.860 274.310 28.723
202112 28.614 278.802 33.890
202203 33.415 287.504 38.379
202206 39.311 296.311 43.809
202209 45.597 296.808 50.729
202212 44.381 296.797 49.378
202303 45.757 301.836 50.059
202306 48.307 305.109 52.282
202309 50.971 307.789 54.684
202312 50.811 306.746 54.698
202403 52.867 312.332 55.894
202406 54.508 314.175 57.291
202409 53.465 315.301 55.994
202412 56.461 315.605 59.074
202503 54.645 319.799 56.424
202506 52.001 322.561 53.235
202509 52.436 324.800 53.310
202512 52.777 324.054 53.780
202603 54.884 330.213 54.884

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 mean?
Steel Dynamics (MIL:1STLD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 7.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #485 out of 516 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Steel Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 7.49. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Steel Dynamics' value of 6.40 is 580.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #485 out of 516 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #485 out of 516 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Steel Dynamics' value of 6.40 is 580.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 7.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Steel Dynamics has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.94, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 is 580.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. 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 (MIL:1STLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.18, compared to a current price of €204.60 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 580.9% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (MIL:1STLD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40 as of Jul. 21, 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 (MIL:1STLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €204.60 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €141.18. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1STLD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.40 (66% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
  • GF Value™: €141.18 vs. price of €204.60 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 580.9% above the Steel median (#485 of 516)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1STLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Steel Dynamics Business Description

Address 7575 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, USA, 46804
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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