PE Ratio: 21.26

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.26 is 91% above its 5-year average of 11.15, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.10–30.27).

As of 2026-09-18T18:21:27.453Z. 9.47% below its 12-month average of 23.48.

PE Ratio (21.26) = Close Price ($234.46) / Diluted TTM EPS ($11.03)

STLD PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 21.3, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 75% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The P/E ratio for STLD stock is 21.26.

Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 21.26 is 91% above its 5-year average of 11.15, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.10–30.27).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for STLD stock is 23.48.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for STLD stock is 15.10.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for STLD stock is 11.15.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for STLD stock is 11.75.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for STLD stock is 14.55.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for STLD stock is 14.27.

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