Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) EBIT per Share: €10.63 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:SD5 Steel Dynamics Inc STU:SD5
84 GF Score
Price €205.20
GF Value €138.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Steel Dynamics EBIT per Share?

Steel Dynamics STU:SD5 +0.49% 84 EBIT per Share is €10.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:SD5 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €138.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks worse than 78.79% on this metric.

Steel Dynamics's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.25. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.63.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Steel Dynamics was 24.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -28.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 23.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SD5' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.4   Med: 19   Max: 151.5
Current: -28.9

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Steel Dynamics was 151.50% per year. The lowest was -42.40% per year. And the median was 19.00% per year.

STU:SD5's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
78.79% of 481 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -4.3 vs STU:SD5: -28.90

Steel Dynamics's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €473 Mil.


Steel Dynamics  (STU:SD5) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


Steel Dynamics EBIT per Share Related Terms


Steel Dynamics EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share Chart

Steel Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
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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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Steel Dynamics EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Steel Dynamics's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=1334.814/148.404
=8.99

Steel Dynamics's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=472.683/145.321
=3.25

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €10.63

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of €10.63 mean?
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a EBIT per Share of €10.63 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #379 out of 481 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Steel Dynamics' EBIT per Share too high?
Steel Dynamics' current EBIT per Share is €10.63. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #379 out of 481 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EBIT per Share compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #379 out of 481 companies for EBIT per Share. 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 EBIT per Share for a Steel company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Steel industry context. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current EBIT per Share is €10.63. 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 €138.50, compared to a current price of €205.20 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €10.63. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current EBIT per Share is €10.63 as of Mar. 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 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €138.50. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:

  • EBIT per Share: €10.63
  • GF Value™: €138.50 vs. price of €205.20 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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.
84GF Score

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€205.20
Price
€138.50
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