STLD (Steel Dynamics) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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STLD Steel Dynamics Inc STLD
88 GF Score
Price $233.52
GF Value $158.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Steel Dynamics Growth Rank?

Steel Dynamics STLD +1.43% 88 Growth Rank is 9 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates STLD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Steel Dynamics has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Steel Dynamics Growth Rank Related Terms

STLD vs RS, NUE, TX: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Dynamics's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Dynamics's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steel Dynamics's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Steel Dynamics' Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Steel Dynamics' Growth Rank too high?
Steel Dynamics' current Growth Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' Growth Rank compare to RS and NUE?
Steel Dynamics' Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Steel Dynamics' own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Growth Rank for a Steel company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Steel Dynamics and its competitors. Steel Dynamics's current Growth Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $158.87, compared to a current price of $233.52 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Steel Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steel Dynamics (STLD), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Jul. 21, 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 $233.52 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of $158.87. GuruFocus considers Steel Dynamics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STLD:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $158.87 vs. price of $233.52 (47% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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