Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $664.75M
The free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is $664.75M. It is above its 12-month average by 178.13% ($239.00M).
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STLD Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$664.75M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$239.00M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$1.47B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$1.15B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$1.01B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$587.32M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$492.24M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+178.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-54.87%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-42.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-34.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+35.05%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$664.75M
FCF Yield
1.84%
Price/FCF
54.4
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $664.75M.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $239.00M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $1.47B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $1.15B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $1.01B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $587.32M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for STLD stock is $492.24M.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $501.51M |
| 2024-12-31 | $-23.50M |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.86B |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.55B |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.20B |
| 2020-12-31 | $-211.02M |
| 2019-12-31 | $944.35M |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.18B |
| 2017-12-31 | $574.67M |
| 2016-12-31 | $654.61M |
| 2015-12-31 | $923.98M |
| 2014-12-31 | $505.79M |
| 2013-12-31 | $125.33M |
| 2012-12-31 | $222.78M |
| 2011-12-31 | $319.35M |
| 2010-12-31 | $35.91M |
| 2009-12-31 | $115.50M |
| 2008-12-31 | $362.80M |
| 2007-12-31 | $33.01M |
| 2006-12-31 | $276.33M |
| 2005-12-31 | $247.37M |
| 2004-12-31 | $145.87M |
| 2003-12-31 | $-9.66M |
| 2002-12-31 | $-27.58M |
| 2001-12-31 | $-23.34M |
| 2000-12-31 | $-7.59M |
| 1999-12-31 | $-11.90M |
| 1998-12-31 | $-245.20M |
| 1997-12-31 | $-89.50M |
| 1996-12-31 | $-135.30M |
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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