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Steel Dynamics's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.71.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.08.
During the past 12 months, Steel Dynamics's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 60.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -29.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 28.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Steel Dynamics's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 273.10% per year. The lowest was -44.60% per year. And the median was 16.30% per year.
Steel Dynamics (NAS:STLD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Steel Dynamics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Steel Dynamics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's PE Ratio falls into.
Steel Dynamics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Steel Dynamics's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.03
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.03 mean?
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.03 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #349 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Steel Dynamics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.03. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #349 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #349 out of 457 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Steel company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Steel industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.03. 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 $168.95, compared to a current price of $259.85 — trading 53.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.03. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STLD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.03 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 $259.85 is trading 53.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $168.95.
GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STLD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $11.03
GF Value™: $168.95 vs. price of $259.85 (53.8% above fair value)
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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