EBITDA for Steel Dynamics (STLD)
According to Steel Dynamics's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $2.44B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
STLD
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.44B
YoY change
-16.0%
5Y CAGR
+13.4%
Peak year (2022)
$5.50B
Cumulative EBITDA
$33.82B
EBITDA history chart for Steel Dynamics (STLD) from 1995 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Steel Dynamics (STLD) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.11B | -16.0% | ||
| 2024 | $2.52B | -32.5% | ||
| 2023 | $3.73B | -32.1% | ||
| 2022 | $5.50B | +19.1% | ||
| 2021 | $4.61B | +309.7% | ||
| 2020 | $1.13B | -14.9% | ||
| 2019 | $1.32B | -35.9% | ||
| 2018 | $2.06B | +50.8% | ||
| 2017 | $1.37B | +36.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.01B | +387.5% | ||
| 2015 | $206.43M | -63.5% | ||
| 2014 | $565.39M | -9.0% | ||
| 2013 | $621.49M | +5.7% | ||
| 2012 | $587.87M | -28.6% | ||
| 2011 | $823.90M | +35.4% | ||
| 2010 | $608.39M | +76.6% | ||
| 2009 | $344.55M | -68.3% | ||
| 2008 | $1.09B | +31.2% | ||
| 2007 | $829.29M | +7.2% | ||
| 2006 | $773.93M | +59.6% | ||
| 2005 | $485.04M | -18.0% | ||
| 2004 | $591.66M | +289.9% | ||
| 2003 | $151.73M | -30.3% | ||
| 2002 | $217.81M | +199.5% | ||
| 2001 | $72.72M | -51.8% | ||
| 2000 | $150.85M | +17.7% | ||
| 1999 | $128.12M | +33.6% | ||
| 1998 | $95.89M | +7.4% | ||
| 1997 | $89.30M | +137.5% | ||
| 1996 | $37.60M | -338.0% | ||
| 1995 | -$15.80M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Steel Dynamics's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Steel Dynamics (STLD) EBITDA totalled $2.11B – declined 16.0% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Steel Dynamics EBITDA compounded at +13.4% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Steel Dynamics EBITDA peaked at $5.50B in 2022; the latest annual figure is $2.11B in 2025 (61.5% below peak).
2022 marks the peak EBITDA at $5.50B, with the historical low of -$15.80M recorded in 1995.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Steel Dynamics (STLD) ranks 9th; the peer median for EBITDA is $8.20B.
Steel Dynamics EBITDA by Year
Steel Dynamics EBITDA 2025: $2.11B
Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2025 was $2.11B, declined 16.0% below 2024.
Steel Dynamics EBITDA 2024: $2.52B
Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2024 was $2.52B, plunged 32.5% below 2023.
Steel Dynamics EBITDA 2023: $3.73B
Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2023 was $3.73B, plunged 32.1% below 2022.
Steel Dynamics EBITDA 2022: $5.50B
Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2022 was $5.50B, grew 19.1% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Steel Dynamics EBITDA 2021: $4.61B
Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2021 was $4.61B.
See more financial history for Steel Dynamics (STLD).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Steel Dynamics, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $13.12B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $12.95B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $8.76B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $8.38B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $8.02B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $6.37B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $4.40B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $3.46B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Steel Dynamics's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Steel Dynamics (STLD) is $2.44B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Steel Dynamics EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) EBITDA changed -16.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Steel Dynamics EBITDA?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +13.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Steel Dynamics EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Steel Dynamics EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $5.50B in 2022.
What was Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2024?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) EBITDA in 2024 was $2.52B.
What was Steel Dynamics EBITDA in 2025?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) EBITDA in 2025 was $2.11B.
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