STLD (Steel Dynamics) Insider Ownership: 9.99 % (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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STLD Steel Dynamics Inc STLD
88 GF Score
Price $247.11
GF Value $168.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Steel Dynamics Insider Ownership?

Steel Dynamics STLD +2.72% 88 Insider Ownership is 9.99 % as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STLD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $168.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Steel Dynamics's insider ownership is 9.99%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Steel Dynamics's Institutional Ownership is 93.60%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Steel Dynamics's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 79.53%.

Steel Dynamics Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Steel Dynamics Insider Ownership Chart

Steel Dynamics Historical Data

The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 9.72 9.71 9.80 9.75 9.82 9.82 9.81 9.83 10.00 9.99
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 9.99 % mean?
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has a Insider Ownership of 9.99 % as of Jul. 25, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors.
Is Steel Dynamics' Insider Ownership too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Insider Ownership is 9.99 %. 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' Insider Ownership compare to RS and NUE?
Steel Dynamics' Insider Ownership of 9.99 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Steel company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Steel industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current Insider Ownership is 9.99 %. 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 $168.32, compared to a current price of $247.11 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 9.99 %. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STLD), the current Insider Ownership is 9.99 % as of Jul. 25, 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 $247.11 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $168.32. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STLD:

  • Insider Ownership: 9.99 %
  • GF Value™: $168.32 vs. price of $247.11 (46.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 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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