Steel DynamicsSTU:SD5 +3.72%86 FCF Margin % is 0.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 7.47. 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 616 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks better than 63.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SD5'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.2 Med: 7.47 Max: 15.95
Current: 3.47
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Steel Dynamics was 15.95%. The lowest was -2.20%. And the median was 7.47%.
STU:SD5's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 63.96% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs STU:SD5: 3.47
Steel Dynamics FCF Margin % Related Terms
Steel Dynamics FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 0.20% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 7.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #222 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Steel Dynamics' FCF Margin % too high?
Steel Dynamics' current FCF Margin % of 0.20% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 7.47. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. Steel Dynamics' value of 0.20% is 81.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #222 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #222 out of 616 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Steel Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. Steel Dynamics' value of 0.20% is 81.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.47 vs. the industry median of 1.08, 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 FCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.08, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current FCF Margin % of 0.20% is 81.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current FCF Margin % is 0.20%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 7.47. 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 FCF Margin % is 0.20%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 7.47 and 81.5% below the Steel industry median of 1.08. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current FCF Margin % is 0.20% 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:
FCF Margin %: 0.20% (97% below median its 10-year median of 7.47)
GF Value™: €137.36 vs. price of €220.30 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.5% below the Steel median (#222 of 616)
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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