Steel Dynamics (MEX:STLD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.65 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 95% Above Median

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MEX:STLD Steel Dynamics Inc MEX:STLD
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Price MXN4,107.96
GF Value MXN2,834.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Steel Dynamics MEX:STLD 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.65 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:STLD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,834.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks worse than 88.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Steel Dynamics's current share price is MXN4107.96. Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,549.57. Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.65.

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

MEX:STLD' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.36   Max: 3.09
Current: 2.52

During the past years, Steel Dynamics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.36.

MEX:STLD's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
88.72% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs MEX:STLD: 2.52

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Steel Dynamics's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN645.864. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN1,549.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Steel Dynamics  (MEX:STLD) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Steel Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 1.64 1.72 1.48 1.94

Steel Dynamics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.56 1.55 1.63 1.94 1.97

MEX:STLD vs RS, NUE, TX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Steel Dynamics Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4107.96/1549.57
=2.65

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=645.864/330.2130*330.2130
=645.864

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Steel Dynamics Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 152.528 241.018 208.975
201609 165.376 241.428 226.193
201612 160.444 241.432 219.444
201703 182.343 243.801 246.972
201706 177.823 244.955 239.715
201709 184.085 246.819 246.283
201712 192.258 246.524 257.525
201803 198.997 249.554 263.315
201806 256.293 251.989 335.853
201809 255.874 252.439 334.706
201812 247.413 251.233 325.192
201903 242.941 254.202 315.585
201906 239.164 256.143 308.324
201909 227.672 256.759 292.805
201912 204.827 256.974 263.204
202003 282.122 258.115 360.926
202006 228.694 257.797 292.935
202009 242.964 260.280 308.244
202012 244.017 260.474 309.350
202103 341.360 264.877 425.562
202106 420.772 271.696 511.397
202109 512.450 274.310 616.885
202112 548.019 278.802 649.074
202203 573.907 287.504 659.161
202206 665.765 296.311 741.938
202209 625.969 296.808 696.420
202212 534.940 296.797 595.168
202303 511.367 301.836 559.443
202306 515.909 305.109 558.357
202309 481.030 307.789 516.075
202312 442.826 306.746 476.704
202403 488.867 312.332 516.855
202406 538.589 314.175 566.083
202409 552.210 315.301 578.326
202412 528.509 315.605 552.971
202503 592.709 319.799 612.010
202506 577.052 322.561 590.741
202509 600.066 324.800 610.066
202512 543.451 324.054 553.780
202603 645.864 330.213 645.864

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.65 mean?
Steel Dynamics (MEX:STLD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.65 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #456 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Steel Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.65 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 3.09. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Steel Dynamics' value of 2.65 is 488.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #456 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #456 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Steel Dynamics' value of 2.65 is 488.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 0.45, 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 PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.65 is 488.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.65, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. 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 (MEX:STLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,834.69, compared to a current price of MXN4,107.96 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.65, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 488.9% above the Steel industry median of 0.45. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (MEX:STLD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.65 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 (MEX:STLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,107.96 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,834.69. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:STLD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.65 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,834.69 vs. price of MXN4,107.96 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 488.9% above the Steel median (#456 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:STLD 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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