Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD)
Quick ratio
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 769,878 | 589,464 | 1,400,890 | 1,628,420 | 1,243,870 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | — | 147,811 | 721,210 | 628,215 | 351 |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | 1,682,660 | 1,417,200 | 1,608,310 | 2,056,050 | 1,916,430 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 2,122,250 | 2,150,580 | 2,332,300 | 2,032,300 | 2,227,370 |
| Quick ratio | 1.16 | 1.00 | 1.60 | 2.12 | 1.42 |
December 31, 2025 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($769,878K
+ $—K
+ $1,682,660K)
÷ $2,122,250K
= 1.16
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Steel Dynamics Inc
STLD
1.16
Commercial Metals Company
CMC
1.78
Nucor Corp
NUE
1.45