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U.S. Steel Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies35
  • 7D2.8%
  • 3M23.6%
  • 1Y37.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Steel industry has dropped 2.7%, driven by a pullback from Ramaco Resources of 16%. On the other hand Steel Dynamics is actually up 7.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 34%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Steel Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 03 Feb 2026US$129.9bUS$128.8bUS$2.7b23.4x47.3x1x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$121.0bUS$127.5bUS$2.2b22.3x54.5x0.9x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$115.9bUS$127.4bUS$2.3b20.9x50.5x0.9x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$106.9bUS$126.9bUS$2.4b18.8x44.8x0.8x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$114.9bUS$128.8bUS$2.6b19.1x43.8x0.9x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$112.1bUS$128.7bUS$2.6b18.1x42.7x0.9x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$116.2bUS$129.8bUS$2.9b20.3x39.5x0.9x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$118.1bUS$147.8bUS$2.8b20.5x42.5x0.8x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$113.9bUS$147.8bUS$2.8b20.3x41.1x0.8x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$109.1bUS$155.6bUS$5.6b16.9x19.6x0.7x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$120.8bUS$155.8bUS$5.7b15.8x21.2x0.8x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$123.1bUS$158.4bUS$6.5b14.6x18.8x0.8x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$119.0bUS$163.0bUS$7.7b12.9x15.4x0.7x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$146.1bUS$163.2bUS$7.7b16.7x19.1x0.9x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$133.4bUS$166.9bUS$7.9b12.3x16.8x0.8x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$136.1bUS$169.0bUS$9.3b11.6x14.7x0.8x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$131.7bUS$169.0bUS$9.3b11.8x14.2x0.8x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$143.2bUS$172.5bUS$12.4b11.8x11.5x0.8x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$137.2bUS$173.3bUS$13.1b11.2x10.4x0.8x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$149.8bUS$173.5bUS$13.1b12.6x11.4x0.9x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$159.6bUS$174.6bUS$14.0b11.6x11.4x0.9x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$152.4bUS$175.0bUS$14.2b12.1x10.8x0.9x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$147.5bUS$174.0bUS$14.1b12.5x10.5x0.8x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$145.9bUS$175.8bUS$14.9b16.1x9.8x0.8x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$143.0bUS$180.4bUS$15.1b13.6x9.4x0.8x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$128.3bUS$175.8bUS$16.1b9x8x0.7x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$134.4bUS$181.1bUS$17.4b8.5x7.7x0.7x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$133.9bUS$181.3bUS$17.4b8.6x7.7x0.7x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$134.7bUS$184.4bUS$19.5b9.4x6.9x0.7x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$125.1bUS$186.7bUS$20.4b8.8x6.1x0.7x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$116.6bUS$186.6bUS$20.4b9.2x5.7x0.6x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$124.9bUS$191.8bUS$24.2b6.7x5.2x0.7x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$130.7bUS$191.9bUS$24.5b6.2x5.3x0.7x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$133.5bUS$194.3bUS$27.1b5.4x4.9x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.9x


Total Market Cap: US$133.5bTotal Earnings: US$27.1bTotal Revenue: US$194.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Steel Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Steel industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 47.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 20.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.80x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Steel industry have declined 53% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 13% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Steel compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.35%
Materials-2.46%
Metals and Mining-5.64%
Steel2.77%
Aluminum1.61%
Copper1.24%
Diversified Metals and Mining-8.71%
Gold-11.82%
Precious Metals and Minerals-13.29%
Silver-28.01%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
STLD Steel DynamicsUS$186.557.6%
+US$1.9b		45.8%PE23x
NUE NucorUS$180.961.9%
+US$755.2m		37.8%PE23.7x
CMC Commercial MetalsUS$80.385.6%
+US$472.5m		68.7%PE20.4x
SIM Grupo Simec. deUS$31.507.6%
+US$342.3m		21.3%PE31.5x
RS RelianceUS$332.061.7%
+US$292.3m		16.2%PE23.8x

Latest News

ZKIN
US$1.63
ZK International Group
7D
-22.0%
1Y
-44.9%
HCC
US$89.34
Warrior Met Coal
7D
-0.2%
1Y
72.9%

HCC: Raised Expectations For New Mine Will Likely Limit Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Warrior Met Coal from US$72 to US$80, citing updated assumptions for fair value, modest adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E, as well as changes in expected revenue growth and profit margins reflected in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Warrior Met Coal has focused on how updated assumptions feed into fair value estimates, including the higher US$80 price target and changes to projected P/E multiples.
METC
US$18.64
Ramaco Resources
7D
-15.6%
1Y
97.2%
WS
US$42.24
Worthington Steel
7D
9.1%
1Y
50.1%
AMR
US$202.46
Alpha Metallurgical Resources
7D
-5.3%
1Y
12.3%
MTUS
US$20.59
Metallus
7D
5.9%
1Y
42.9%
CMC
US$80.38
Commercial Metals
7D
5.6%
1Y
68.7%
NUE
US$180.96
Nucor
7D
1.9%
1Y
37.8%

NUE: Tariff Policies And Capacity Additions Will Shape Future Pricing Power

Nucor’s implied analyst price target has edged up by about $3 to roughly $182, as analysts factor in refreshed steel price forecasts, tariff support for elevated pricing, and slightly adjusted expectations for long term revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nucor reflects a mix of optimism on pricing and market position, balanced by more cautious views on demand and rating resets.
STLD
US$186.55
Steel Dynamics
7D
7.6%
1Y
45.8%
RS
US$332.06
Reliance
7D
1.7%
1Y
16.2%

RS: Updated Return Assumptions And P/E Outlook Will Guide Future Per Share Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Reliance from ₹316.25 to ₹324.63, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Revised slightly higher from ₹316.25 to ₹324.63, reflecting updated model inputs.
CLF
US$13.85
Cleveland-Cliffs
7D
-1.2%
1Y
42.2%

CLF: Tariff Support And Cost Pressures Will Shape Steel Outlook

Analysts have raised their blended price target on Cleveland-Cliffs to about $13.44, up from $12.45. This shift reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, alongside mixed Street research that notes both tariff support for steel pricing and ongoing concerns about costs and valuation.
TX
US$42.98
Ternium
7D
1.4%
1Y
39.9%

TX: Higher Future P/E Will Likely Constrain Returns Despite Slight Margin Tweaks

Analysts have raised their price target on Ternium from US$30.00 to US$33.00, citing updated assumptions in their models for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted from US$30.00 to US$33.00, representing a modest upward revision in the estimated share value.
ASTL
US$4.23
Algoma Steel Group
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-48.2%
LUD
US$6.41
Luda Technology Group
7D
-28.8%
1Y
n/a
SIM
US$31.50
Grupo Simec. de
7D
7.6%
1Y
21.3%
AP
US$5.66
Ampco-Pittsburgh
7D
-3.9%
1Y
133.9%

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