United States Steel Corporation (X) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.37
Is United States Steel Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
United States Steel Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 0.37 is 43% below its 5-year average of 0.65, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.37–1.33).
The debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X) is 0.37 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 2.63% (0.38).
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X Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
X Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
X Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.37
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.38
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.40
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.65
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.80
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.88
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.78
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-42.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-53.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-58.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-52.59%
X Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | — | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.50 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 1.23 | 1.05 | 0.88 | 0.80 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.11 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 3.16 | 3.05 | 3.33 | 3.47 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.37
Current Ratio
1.55
United States Steel Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
United States Steel Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.37.
- Is United States Steel Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- United States Steel Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 0.37 is 43% below its 5-year average of 0.65, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.37–1.33).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.38.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.40.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.65.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.80.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.88.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for X stock is 0.78.
United States Steel Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.77 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 1995-12-31 | 0.73 |
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About United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation, established in 1901 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a prominent producer and supplier of flat-rolled and tubular steel goods. The company primarily operates across North America and Europe, organized into four distinct business divisions. The North American Flat-Rolled segment provides various products, including slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill items, in addition to raw materials such as iron ore and coke. This division caters to a broad clientele across industries like service centers, conversion operations, transportation, automotive, construction, container manufacturing, appliance production, and electrical applications. The Mini Mill segment specializes in hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated sheets, as well as electrical products. Its customer base encompasses the automotive, appliance, construction, container, transportation, and service center markets. Through U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), the company delivers slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, tin mill products, and spiral welded pipes. This European division serves construction, container, appliance and electrical, service centers, conversion, and the crucial oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. Finally, the Tubular Products division manufactures specialized steel piping, including seamless and electric resistance welded steel casing and tubing products, along with standard, line, and mechanical pipes. These products are predominantly distributed to the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Beyond its core steel manufacturing, the corporation also maintains an involvement in the real estate business.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- CEO
- Alan Kestenbaum