STLD (Steel Dynamics) YoY EBITDA Growth: 71.65% (As of Jun. 2026)

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STLD Steel Dynamics Inc STLD
88 GF Score
Price $265.95
GF Value $169.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Steel Dynamics YoY EBITDA Growth?

Steel Dynamics STLD +0.29% 88 YoY EBITDA Growth is 71.65% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STLD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Steel Dynamics's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.65%.

Steel Dynamics's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.20.

Steel Dynamics YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Steel Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Steel Dynamics Quarterly Data
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Steel Dynamics YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Steel Dynamics's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(14.248-16.128)/ | 16.128 |
=-11.66 %

Steel Dynamics's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(6.2-3.612)/ | 3.612 |
=71.65 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 71.65% mean?
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 71.65% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Steel Dynamics and its competitors.
Is Steel Dynamics' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Steel Dynamics' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 71.65%. 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' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to RS and NUE?
Steel Dynamics' YoY EBITDA Growth of 71.65% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Steel company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Steel industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 71.65%. 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 $169.99, compared to a current price of $265.95 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 71.65%. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STLD), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 71.65% 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 $265.95 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.99. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STLD:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 71.65%
  • GF Value™: $169.99 vs. price of $265.95 (56.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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.
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