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Steel DynamicsSTLD +3.90%91 Days Sales Outstanding is 33.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 31.50. GuruFocus rates STLD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $172.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks better than 68.81% on this metric.
Steel Dynamics's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,250 Mil. Steel Dynamics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,092 Mil.
Hence, Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
STLD'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.63 Med: 31.5 Max: 35.58
Current: 34.28
During the past 13 years, Steel Dynamics's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 35.58. The lowest was 28.63. And the median was 31.50.
STLD's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 68.81% of 606
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 50.47
vs STLD: 34.28
Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (34.20) to Jun. 2026 (33.70).
Steel Dynamics (NAS:STLD) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Steel Dynamics Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Steel Dynamics Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
STLD vs RS, NUE, TX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (STLD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 33.70 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.50. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 28.63 to 35.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #189 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Steel Dynamics' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.70 is near median its 10-year median of 31.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.63 to a high of 35.58. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.47. Steel Dynamics' value of 33.70 is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #189 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Days Sales Outstanding compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #189 out of 606 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Steel Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.47. Steel Dynamics' value of 33.70 is 33.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 28.63 to 35.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.50 vs. the industry median of 50.47, Steel Dynamics has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.47, based on 606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.70 is 33.2% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.50. 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 (STLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $172.70, compared to a current price of $227.54 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.50 and 33.2% below the Steel industry median of 50.47. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STLD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.70 as of Jun. 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 (STLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $227.54 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $172.70.
GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STLD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 33.70 (near median its 10-year median of 31.50)
GF Value™: $172.70 vs. price of $227.54 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% below the Steel median (#189 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STLD 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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