Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) EBITDA Margin: 11.63%
Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 11.63% is 35% below its 5-year average of 17.89%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.63%–25.06%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 10.50% below its 12-month average of 13.00%.
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STLD EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
11.63%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
13.00%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
17.63%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
17.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
15.22%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
11.47%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.17%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-34.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-34.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.92%
STLD Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) | $36.04B | 11.63% | 13.00% | 17.63% | 17.89% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $36.58B | 32.92% | 42.00% | 36.17% | 33.51% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.30B | 32.37% | 29.53% | 26.56% | 26.51% |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.24B | 22.86% | 19.54% | 22.40% | 21.20% |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $26.35B | 17.73% | 17.02% | 15.52% | 15.25% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $22.87B | 2.97% | 7.60% | 10.21% | 12.74% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.59B | 7.15% | 10.54% | 2.88% | 7.43% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.55B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.54B | 17.65% | 16.91% | 16.05% | 16.78% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.47B | 15.95% | 16.72% | 16.74% | 15.05% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
14.0%
EBITDA Margin
11.6%
Operating Margin
9.4%
Net Margin
7.2%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Steel Dynamics, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Steel Dynamics, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 11.63%.
- Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 11.63% is 35% below its 5-year average of 17.89%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.63%–25.06%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 13.00%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 17.63%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 17.89%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 15.22%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 11.47%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for STLD stock is 14.17%.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.63% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.36% |
| 2023-12-31 | 19.86% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | 25.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.73% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.35% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.43% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.06% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.30% |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.47% |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.91% |
| 2006-12-31 | 23.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | 22.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | 27.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | 15.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | 25.20% |
| 2001-12-31 | 11.98% |
| 2000-12-31 | 21.78% |
| 1999-12-31 | 20.70% |
| 1998-12-31 | 18.63% |
| 1997-12-31 | 21.26% |
| 1996-12-31 | 14.89% |
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About Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a prominent American steel manufacturer and metal recycling enterprise, conducting its operations through three distinct business divisions. The Steel Operations segment is responsible for producing a broad range of steel products, including hot, cold, and coated rolled steel, various structural shapes like beams, channels, and angles, flat and reinforcing bars, and a diverse selection of rail and engineered steel bar products. This segment also provides specialized processing services for both bar products (such as turning, polishing, and heat treating) and specialty items (including cutting, welding, and galvanizing). Its offerings cater to numerous industries, such as construction, automotive, manufacturing, transportation, heavy and agricultural equipment, and pipe and tube production. Sales are channeled directly to end-users, steel fabricators, and service centers. The Metals Recycling Operations division focuses on acquiring, processing, and reselling ferrous (e.g., heavy melting steel, shredded scrap, cast iron) and nonferrous (e.g., aluminum, copper, stainless steel) scrap metals, transforming them into reusable materials. This division further offers supplementary services including transportation logistics, marketing, brokerage, and scrap management. The Steel Fabrication Operations segment manufactures crucial components for commercial building construction, such as steel joists, girders, trusses, and steel deck products. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company also engages in exporting its products internationally.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- CEO
- Mark D. Millett