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U.S. Steel Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies33
  • 7D-5.6%
  • 3M3.7%
  • 1Y26.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Steel industry has dropped 5.6%, driven by pullbacks in Steel Dynamics and Nucor of 9.9% and 6.5%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 26%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 28% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 09 Mar 2026US$118.9bUS$127.2bUS$2.6b21.7x46.3x0.9x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$132.5bUS$128.8bUS$2.7b23.9x48.3x1x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$120.0bUS$127.5bUS$2.2b22.3x53.8x0.9x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$116.0bUS$127.4bUS$2.3b20.9x50.5x0.9x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$106.9bUS$126.9bUS$2.4b18.7x44.8x0.8x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$114.3bUS$128.7bUS$2.6b19x43.5x0.9x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$112.1bUS$128.7bUS$2.6b18.6x42.8x0.9x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$116.2bUS$129.8bUS$2.9b20.3x39.5x0.9x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$118.5bUS$147.8bUS$2.8b20.6x42.7x0.8x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$113.3bUS$147.7bUS$2.8b20x40.9x0.8x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$110.7bUS$155.6bUS$5.6b16.9x19.8x0.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$120.0bUS$155.7bUS$5.7b15.4x21x0.8x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$124.9bUS$158.4bUS$6.5b14.8x19.1x0.8x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$118.0bUS$163.0bUS$7.7b13.4x15.3x0.7x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$146.1bUS$163.2bUS$7.7b16.7x19.1x0.9x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$138.1bUS$167.0bUS$7.9b12.4x17.4x0.8x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$135.1bUS$168.9bUS$9.2b11.9x14.6x0.8x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$133.3bUS$169.0bUS$9.3b11.8x14.4x0.8x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$143.2bUS$172.5bUS$12.5b11.9x11.5x0.8x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$136.6bUS$173.3bUS$13.1b11.2x10.4x0.8x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$148.8bUS$173.6bUS$13.1b12.9x11.3x0.9x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$157.0bUS$174.6bUS$14.0b11.6x11.2x0.9x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$152.4bUS$175.0bUS$14.2b12x10.8x0.9x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$150.4bUS$174.0bUS$14.1b13.1x10.7x0.9x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$145.4bUS$175.8bUS$14.9b16.1x9.8x0.8x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$143.0bUS$180.4bUS$15.1b13.3x9.4x0.8x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$128.2bUS$176.9bUS$15.2b10.5x8.4x0.7x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$134.4bUS$181.1bUS$17.4b8.6x7.7x0.7x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$133.9bUS$181.3bUS$17.4b8.6x7.7x0.7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$138.3bUS$181.8bUS$18.2b9.7x7.6x0.8x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$125.5bUS$186.3bUS$20.1b8.8x6.2x0.7x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$116.6bUS$186.6bUS$20.4b9.2x5.7x0.6x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$125.9bUS$191.8bUS$24.2b6.7x5.2x0.7x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$120.8bUS$191.9bUS$24.4b5.7x4.9x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.9x


Total Market Cap: US$120.8bTotal Earnings: US$24.4bTotal Revenue: US$191.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Steel Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.4x202420252026
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 46.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 21.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.81x.
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-2.17%
Materials-8.40%
Metals and Mining-11.40%
Steel-5.58%
Aluminum-2.14%
Diversified Metals and Mining-4.44%
Precious Metals and Minerals-6.52%
Gold-12.19%
Copper-14.40%
Silver-18.24%
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
AMR Alpha Metallurgical ResourcesUS$168.602.1%
+US$43.8m		23.5%PS1x
ZKIN ZK International GroupUS$1.4025.0%
+US$4.8m		5.3%PS0.3x
HUDI Huadi International GroupUS$1.4812.1%
+US$2.3m		-2.6%PS0.3x

Latest News

WS
US$37.53
Worthington Steel
7D
-10.9%
1Y
51.8%

WS: Local Impairment Will Be Contained While Higher P/E Expectations Will Support Upside

The analyst price target for Worthington Steel has been reaffirmed at $47.00. Analysts cite largely unchanged assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate, as the basis for maintaining their view.
CLF
US$9.83
Cleveland-Cliffs
7D
-13.8%
1Y
12.3%

CLF: Tariff Support And Auto Contract Wins Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their Cleveland-Cliffs price targets in a tight range, with small upward and downward moves of roughly $0.10 to $2. They are weighing mixed views on sector valuation, CEO stock sales, steel pricing expectations, and the company's cost profile and longer term opportunities.
STLD
US$181.61
Steel Dynamics
7D
-9.9%
1Y
52.1%

STLD: Tariff Policy And 2026 Outlook Will Guide Capacity And BlueScope Bid

Narrative update The updated analyst price target for Steel Dynamics of about $195, up from roughly $193, reflects refreshed 2026 outlooks in recent research. Analysts point to firm steel pricing supported by tariffs, capacity driven share gains for domestic mills, and mixed to positive expectations for sector profitability.
AMR
US$168.60
Alpha Metallurgical Resources
7D
2.1%
1Y
23.5%
TX
US$39.12
Ternium
7D
-9.9%
1Y
24.0%

TX: Higher Future P/E Assumption Will Support Stronger Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Ternium from $43.00 to $50.00. This change reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple.
NUE
US$168.75
Nucor
7D
-6.5%
1Y
33.2%
CMC
US$65.18
Commercial Metals
7D
-11.4%
1Y
50.8%

CMC: Share Repurchases And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Shape Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Commercial Metals from $66.00 to approximately $69.02, citing updated assumptions related to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025, Commercial Metals repurchased 663,220 shares for $38.9 million, representing 0.6% of its shares.
HCC
US$77.36
Warrior Met Coal
7D
-4.6%
1Y
64.4%

HCC: New Mine Completion And Higher Expectations Will Likely Constrain Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their average price target on Warrior Met Coal by $28, supported by recent upgrades and higher targets from several firms citing updated expectations for the business and its valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Warrior Met Coal have generally come with higher price targets, but not all of the commentary has been upbeat.
RS
US$303.26
Reliance
7D
-6.1%
1Y
7.3%
ZKIN
US$1.40
ZK International Group
7D
25.0%
1Y
5.3%
HUDI
US$1.48
Huadi International Group
7D
12.1%
1Y
-2.6%