United States Steel Corporation (X) EBITDA Margin: 8.79%
Is United States Steel Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
United States Steel Corporation's EBITDA margin of 8.79% is 19% below its 5-year average of 10.89%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.94%–26.87%).
The EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X) is 8.79% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 12.36% (10.03%).
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X EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
8.79%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
10.03%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.73%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
10.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.94%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
5.16%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.17%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-47.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+10.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+70.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+22.63%
X Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | — | 8.79% | 10.03% | 16.73% | 10.89% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 14.38% | 11.65% | 8.98% | 10.47% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 32.37% | 29.53% | 26.56% | 26.51% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 12.64% | 13.62% | 19.31% | 19.03% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 11.11% | 32.38% | 33.27% | 35.58% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 21.53% | 22.98% | 20.93% | 20.33% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 18.65% | 19.05% | 18.02% | 17.78% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 34.02% | 35.61% | 37.22% | 37.17% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 59.39% | 50.89% | 36.26% | 40.66% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
7.6%
EBITDA Margin
8.8%
Operating Margin
-2.4%
Net Margin
0.6%
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
United States Steel Corporation 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
United States Steel Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The EBITDA margin for X stock is 8.79%.
- Is United States Steel Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- United States Steel Corporation's EBITDA margin of 8.79% is 19% below its 5-year average of 10.89%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.94%–26.87%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for X stock is 10.03%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for X stock is 16.73%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for X stock is 10.89%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for X stock is 7.94%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for X stock is 5.16%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for X stock is 7.17%.
United States Steel Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 8.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.98% |
| 2021-12-31 | 26.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | -3.94% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.59% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | -6.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | -7.36% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.52% |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.69% |
| 2009-12-31 | -9.23% |
| 2008-12-31 | 16.08% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.50% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.71% |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.18% |
| 2003-12-31 | -5.33% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | -1.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | 7.42% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.07% |
| 1998-12-31 | 13.94% |
| 1997-12-31 | 13.93% |
| 1996-12-31 | 9.74% |
| 1995-12-31 | 12.62% |
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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