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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-25), Steel Dynamics's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 90.36%.
The industry rank for Steel Dynamics's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
STLD's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 95.14% of 638
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -4.435
vs STLD: 90.36
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Steel Dynamics 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
STLD vs RS, NUE, TX: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 90.36% as of Jul. 25, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #31 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Steel Dynamics' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Steel Dynamics' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 90.36%. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #31 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #31 out of 638 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Steel Dynamics in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Steel company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Steel industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 90.36%. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % is 90.36%. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STLD), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 90.36% 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:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 90.36%
GF Value™: $168.32 vs. price of $247.11 (46.8% above fair value)
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 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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