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Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Interest Coverage Ratio: 21.07x

The interest coverage ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is 21.07x as of Saturday, June 20, 2026.

STLD Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

21.07x

STLD Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)$36.04B21.07xN/AN/AN/A
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs ›$36.58B6.65x11.34x9.87x9.13x
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs ›$39.30B3.41x5.28x5.86x6.14x
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs ›$30.24B5.31x4.89x8.75x7.80x
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs ›$26.35B9.00x9.25x9.18x10.59x
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$22.87B0.30x1.51x3.66x4.83x
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.59B3.68x3.09x3.09x3.13x
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$19.55B2.75x3.88x4.05x3.80x
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$52.54B14.55x11.78x14.25x19.94x
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$18.47B3.29x3.17x3.33x3.16x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

21.1x

Debt/Equity

0.47

Current Ratio

3.06

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Steel Dynamics, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
The interest coverage ratio for STLD stock is 21.07x.

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.

Fort Wayne, IN
13,000 employees
Basic Materials / Steel
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
CEO
Mark D. Millett