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Steel DynamicsMEX:STLD 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.75 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 6.77. 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 530 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks worse than 69.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Steel Dynamics's enterprise value is MXN645,624 Mil.
Steel Dynamics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN43,786 Mil. Therefore, Steel Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:STLD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 6.77 Max: 18.68
Current: 15.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Steel Dynamics was 18.68. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 6.77.
MEX:STLD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.43% of 530
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.845
vs MEX:STLD: 15.40
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Steel Dynamics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Steel Dynamics's share price for today is MXN4107.96.
Steel Dynamics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN171.153.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Steel Dynamics's current Enterprise Value is MXN645,624 Mil.
Steel Dynamics's EBITDA 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 MXN43,786 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:STLD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.75 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Steel Dynamics. This is 118% above median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 18.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #368 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Steel Dynamics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Steel Dynamics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.75 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 18.68. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. Steel Dynamics' value of 14.75 is 49.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #368 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #368 out of 530 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. Steel Dynamics' value of 14.75 is 49.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 18.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 9.85, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.85, based on 530 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.75 is 49.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Steel Dynamics. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.75, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 6.77. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.75, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 49.8% above the Steel industry median of 9.85. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (MEX:STLD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.75 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.75 (118% above median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: MXN2,834.69 vs. price of MXN4,107.96 (44.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.8% above the Steel median (#368 of 530)
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 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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