Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.19%
Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.19% is 56% below its 5-year average of 18.48%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.19%–32.29%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 16.73% below its 12-month average of 9.84%.
STLD Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
STLD Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
STLD Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
STLD Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.19%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
9.84%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
17.62%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
18.48%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
14.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
9.70%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-53.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-55.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-45.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-30.15%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.59%
STLD Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) | $36.04B | 8.19% | 9.84% | 17.62% | 18.48% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $36.58B | 6.87% | 9.44% | 8.60% | 8.05% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.30B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.24B | 6.79% | 5.53% | 8.91% | 7.85% |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $26.35B | 43.13% | 27.05% | 17.68% | 14.62% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $22.87B | 0.51% | 1.87% | 4.25% | 5.41% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.59B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.55B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.54B | 5.91% | 5.23% | 5.29% | 4.46% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.47B | 3.98% | 5.79% | 4.14% | 3.44% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.2%
ROE
15.0%
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 8.19%.
- Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.19% is 56% below its 5-year average of 18.48%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.19%–32.29%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 9.84%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 17.62%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 18.48%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 14.89%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 11.72%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STLD stock is 9.70%.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.19% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.53% |
| 2022-12-31 | 32.29% |
| 2021-12-31 | 31.90% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | -0.77% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.76% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.40% |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.29% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.07% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.47% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 20.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | 8.73% |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.44% |
| 2000-12-31 | 6.66% |
| 1999-12-31 | 5.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.60% |
| 1997-12-31 | 9.93% |
| 1996-12-31 | -1.54% |
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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