Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) Interest Expense: €-78 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:SD5 Steel Dynamics Inc STU:SD5
84 GF Score
Price €204.20
GF Value €138.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Steel Dynamics Interest Expense?

Steel Dynamics STU:SD5 -0.83% 84 Interest Expense is €-78 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:SD5 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €138.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Steel Dynamics's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -29 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-78 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Steel Dynamics's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 502 Mil. Steel Dynamics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -29 Mil. Steel Dynamics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Steel Dynamics  (STU:SD5) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Steel Dynamics's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-29 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €502 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,615 Mil.

Steel Dynamics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*501.875/-28.753
=17.45

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Steel Dynamics Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Interest Expense 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.

Steel Dynamics Interest Expense Chart

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STU:SD5
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Steel Dynamics Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-78 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-78 Mil mean?
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a Interest Expense of €-78 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors.
Is Steel Dynamics' Interest Expense too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Interest Expense is €-78 Mil. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Interest Expense compare to RS and NUE?
Steel Dynamics' Interest Expense of €-78 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current Interest Expense is €-78 Mil. 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 €138.50, compared to a current price of €204.20 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-78 Mil. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current Interest Expense is €-78 Mil 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 €204.20 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €138.50. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:

  • Interest Expense: €-78 Mil
  • GF Value™: €138.50 vs. price of €204.20 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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