Steel DynamicsSTU:SD5 +3.72%86 EBITDA Margin % is 13.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 14.36. GuruFocus rates STU:SD5 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks better than 76.42% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Steel Dynamics's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €610 Mil. Steel Dynamics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,502 Mil. Therefore, Steel Dynamics's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.56%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Steel Dynamics EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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STU:SD5 vs RS, NUE, TX: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:SD5) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.56% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.63 to 25.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #145 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Steel Dynamics' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Steel Dynamics' current EBITDA Margin % of 13.56% is near median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.63 to a high of 25.06. The Steel industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.11. Steel Dynamics' value of 13.56% is 121.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #145 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' EBITDA Margin % compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #145 out of 615 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Steel Dynamics in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.11. Steel Dynamics' value of 13.56% is 121.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.63 to 25.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 6.11, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Steel company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Steel companies is 6.11, based on 615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.56% is 121.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.36. 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 (STU:SD5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.36, compared to a current price of €220.30 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 121.9% above the Steel industry median of 6.11. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.56% 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 €220.30 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €137.36.
GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.56% (near median its 10-year median of 14.36)
GF Value™: €137.36 vs. price of €220.30 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.9% above the Steel median (#145 of 615)
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 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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