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Steel DynamicsSTU:SD5 -0.83%84 PS Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.98. 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. Among 610 Steel companies, Steel Dynamics ranks worse than 83.77% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Steel Dynamics's share price is €205.20.
Steel Dynamics's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €111.20. Hence, Steel Dynamics's PS Ratio for today is 1.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Dynamics's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SD5'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.98 Max: 2.19
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Steel Dynamics's highest PS Ratio was 2.19. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.98.
STU:SD5's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 83.77% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.59
vs STU:SD5: 1.80
Steel Dynamics Inc has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Steel Dynamics was 15.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Steel Dynamics's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 1281.00% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was 13.35% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Steel Dynamics PS Ratio Related Terms
Steel Dynamics PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Dynamics's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Steel Dynamics's Share Price of today is €205.20. Steel Dynamics's Revenue per Share 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 €111.20.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5) has a PS Ratio of 1.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #511 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Steel Dynamics' PS Ratio too high?
Steel Dynamics' current PS Ratio of 1.85 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.19. The Steel industry median PS Ratio is 0.59. Steel Dynamics' value of 1.85 is 213.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #511 out of 610 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' PS Ratio compare to RS and NUE?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Dynamics ranks #511 out of 610 companies for PS Ratio. This places Steel Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 0.59. Steel Dynamics' value of 1.85 is 213.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.59, 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 PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.59, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steel Dynamics's current PS Ratio of 1.85 is 213.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PS Ratio is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Dynamics's current PS Ratio is 1.85, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.98. 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 PS Ratio is 1.85, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 213.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.59. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STU:SD5), the current PS Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 15, 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:
PS Ratio: 1.85 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: €138.50 vs. price of €205.20 (48.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.6% above the Steel median (#511 of 610)
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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