United States Steel Corporation (X) Return on Equity (ROE): 3.38%
Is United States Steel Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
United States Steel Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 3.38% is 44% below its 5-year average of 6.00%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-30.77%–46.33%).
The return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X) is 3.38% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 41.11% (5.74%).
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X Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
3.38%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
5.74%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
20.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
6.00%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-0.16%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
-7.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
1.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-41.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-83.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-43.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2274.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+145.44%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+159.90%
X Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | — | 3.38% | 5.74% | 20.63% | 6.00% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $19.11B | 18.91% | 9.96% | 0.55% | 1.04% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.29B | -5.60% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $36.20B | 12.68% | 11.96% | 11.17% | 10.77% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.92B | 8.33% | 9.16% | 20.31% | 22.77% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $63.01B | -2.63% | 9.92% | 13.27% | 14.03% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $74.42B | 21.24% | 22.68% | 19.38% | 12.27% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $76.59B | 55.86% | 61.02% | 62.87% | 64.03% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $92.36B | 11.66% | 11.19% | 13.91% | 15.38% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $105.20B | 20.92% | 16.05% | 5.26% | 6.44% |
Return Analysis
ROE
3.4%
ROA
1.9%
United States Steel Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
United States Steel Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for X stock is 3.38%.
- Is United States Steel Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- United States Steel Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 3.38% is 44% below its 5-year average of 6.00%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-30.77%–46.33%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for X stock is 5.74%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for X stock is 20.63%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for X stock is 6.00%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for X stock is -0.16%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for X stock is -7.44%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for United States Steel Corporation (X)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for X stock is 1.30%.
United States Steel Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 3.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 24.70% |
| 2021-12-31 | 46.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | -30.77% |
| 2019-12-31 | -15.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | -19.35% |
| 2015-12-31 | -59.23% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.68% |
| 2013-12-31 | -69.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | -3.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | -1.95% |
| 2010-12-31 | -12.52% |
| 2009-12-31 | -29.96% |
| 2008-12-31 | 42.99% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 31.48% |
| 2005-12-31 | 27.38% |
| 2004-12-31 | 28.59% |
| 2003-12-31 | -42.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.01% |
| 2001-12-31 | -8.70% |
| 2000-12-31 | -1.09% |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.14% |
| 1998-12-31 | 17.39% |
| 1997-12-31 | 25.36% |
| 1996-12-31 | 16.75% |
| 1995-12-31 | 21.38% |
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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