Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Gross Margin: 14.00%
Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s gross margin of 14.00% is 31% below its 5-year average of 20.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.01%–29.13%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 3.41% below its 12-month average of 14.50%.
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STLD Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
14.00%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
14.50%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
19.50%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
20.35%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
18.16%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.91%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
16.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-28.21%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-31.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.90%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.22%
STLD Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) | $36.04B | 14.00% | 14.50% | 19.50% | 20.35% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $36.58B | 29.56% | 29.36% | 27.92% | 27.18% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.30B | 27.61% | 27.13% | 25.15% | 25.29% |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.24B | 31.16% | 30.02% | 32.48% | 31.49% |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $26.35B | 40.56% | 39.80% | 39.03% | 39.78% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $22.87B | 6.16% | 8.18% | 10.33% | 12.12% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.59B | 36.35% | 36.03% | 34.38% | 35.10% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.55B | 33.79% | 30.91% | 30.71% | 30.89% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.54B | 46.81% | 43.62% | 42.46% | 41.85% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.47B | 33.30% | 33.30% | 32.71% | 32.55% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
14.0%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The gross margin for STLD stock is 14.00%.
- Is Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s gross margin of 14.00% is 31% below its 5-year average of 20.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.01%–29.13%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The TTM average gross margin for STLD stock is 14.50%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for STLD stock is 19.50%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for STLD stock is 20.35%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for STLD stock is 18.16%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for STLD stock is 14.91%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for STLD stock is 16.51%.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.01% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.98% |
| 2023-12-31 | 21.53% |
| 2022-12-31 | 27.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | 29.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.94% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.65% |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.16% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.03% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.65% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | 15.24% |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.88% |
| 2006-12-31 | 25.63% |
| 2005-12-31 | 22.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | 28.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | 16.21% |
| 2002-12-31 | 26.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.85% |
| 2000-12-31 | 22.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | 27.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | 22.63% |
| 1997-12-31 | 27.06% |
| 1996-12-31 | 20.35% |
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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