Steel Dynamics (STLD): A Fresh Look at Valuation After a Strong Three-Month Share Price Run

Steel Dynamics (STLD) has quietly delivered a strong run, with shares up about 9% over the past month and roughly 24% in the past 3 months. This invites a closer look at what investors might be pricing in.

See our latest analysis for Steel Dynamics.

That recent climb builds on a much bigger move. A strong year to date share price return suggests investors are increasingly comfortable paying up for Steel Dynamics’ earnings power and cyclical upside at around $169 per share.

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Given that backdrop of steady execution, rapid earnings growth and a share price near analysts’ targets, is Steel Dynamics still trading below its intrinsic value, or has the market already priced in the next leg of growth?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 6.4% Undervalued

With Steel Dynamics closing at about $169, the most popular narrative pegs fair value closer to $181, implying modest upside if its profit story plays out.

The aluminum flat rolled business is ramping up into a persistent domestic supply deficit, enhanced by high tariffs on imports, providing Steel Dynamics with significant opportunity for volume growth and superior through cycle EBITDA contribution as domestic customers seek local supply, directly impacting revenue and future earnings.

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Curious how steady revenue growth, rising margins and a leaner share count combine to justify that higher value, even with a richer future earnings multiple? Read on.

Result: Fair Value of $180.78 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, cyclical demand swings and delays in ramping up new aluminum and biocarbon operations could squeeze margins and undermine confidence in the current growth narrative.

Find out about the key risks to this Steel Dynamics narrative.

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