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In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Steel Dynamics's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Steel Dynamics was 2156.50. The lowest was 7.21. And the median was 28.76.
STU:SD5's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 2.955 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Steel Dynamics Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Steel Dynamics Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Net Current Asset Value 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.
STU:SD5 vs RS, NUE, TX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of €-4.55 mean?
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-4.55 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 7.21 to 2,156.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #999999 out of 368 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Steel Dynamics' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Net Current Asset Value is €-4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.21 to a high of 2,156.50. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #999999 out of 368 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #999999 out of 368 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.96. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 7.21 to 2,156.50 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Steel company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Steel companies is 2.96, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current Net Current Asset Value is €-4.55. 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 €205.20 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-4.55. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-4.55 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 €205.20 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €138.50.
GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:
Net Current Asset Value: €-4.55
GF Value™: €138.50 vs. price of €205.20 (48.2% above fair value)
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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