Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (As of Jun. 2026) — 26% Below Median

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STU:SD5 Steel Dynamics Inc STU:SD5
87 GF Score
Price €215.60
GF Value €148.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Steel Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio?

Steel Dynamics STU:SD5 -3.41% 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates STU:SD5 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks better than 74.72% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SD5' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.19   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Steel Dynamics was 0.35. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.19.

STU:SD5's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
74.72% of 269 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs STU:SD5: 0.19

As of today (2026-08-19), the Dividend Yield % of Steel Dynamics is 0.83%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Steel Dynamics was 5.10%. The lowest was 0.72%. And the median was 1.54%.

Steel Dynamics's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.46.

During the past 12 months, Steel Dynamics's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Steel Dynamics was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Steel Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Steel Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Steel Dynamics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 0.06 0.12 0.19 0.25

Steel Dynamics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 0.18 0.28 0.19 0.14

STU:SD5 vs RS, NUE, TX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Steel Dynamics Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.708/ 6.823
=0.25

Steel Dynamics's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.46/ 3.203
=0.14

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 mean?
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #68 out of 269 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Steel Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.35. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Steel Dynamics' value of 0.14 is 61.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #68 out of 269 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #68 out of 269 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Steel Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Steel Dynamics' value of 0.14 is 61.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.36, based on 269 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 61.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. 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 €148.81, compared to a current price of €215.60 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 61.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.36. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 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 (STU:SD5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €215.60 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €148.81. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: €148.81 vs. price of €215.60 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.1% below the Steel median (#68 of 269)

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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