Steel DynamicsSTU:SD5 +1.51%82 PEG Ratio is 2.26 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 804% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates STU:SD5 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €138.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks worse than 65.5% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SD5'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.25 Max: 7
Current: 2.21
During the past 13 years, Steel Dynamics's highest PEG Ratio was 7.00. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.25.
STU:SD5's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 65.5% of 200
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs STU:SD5: 2.21
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Steel Dynamics PEG Ratio Related Terms
Steel Dynamics PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's PEG 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a PEG Ratio of 2.26 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 804% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #131 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Steel Dynamics' PEG Ratio too high?
Steel Dynamics' current PEG Ratio of 2.26 is 804% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 7.00. The Steel industry median PEG Ratio is 1.40. Steel Dynamics' value of 2.26 is 61.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #131 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Dynamics' PEG Ratio compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #131 out of 200 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.40. Steel Dynamics' value of 2.26 is 61.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Steel Dynamics has consistently been above 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 PEG Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PEG Ratio among Steel companies is 1.40, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current PEG Ratio of 2.26 is 61.4% above 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current PEG Ratio is 2.26, which is 804% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. 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 €138.16, compared to a current price of €201.20 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.26, which is 804% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 61.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.40. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current PEG Ratio is 2.26 as of Jul. 08, 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 €201.20 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €138.16.
GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SD5:
PEG Ratio: 2.26 (804% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: €138.16 vs. price of €201.20 (45.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% above the Steel median (#131 of 200)
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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