Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 1,475,990 | 1,943,040 | 3,151,180 | 5,091,820 | 4,301,100 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 16,412,900 | 14,935,200 | 14,908,400 | 14,160,000 | 12,531,200 |
| Operating ROA | 8.99% | 13.01% | 21.14% | 35.96% | 34.32% |
December 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $1,475,990K ÷ $16,412,900K
= 8.99%
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Steel Dynamics Inc
STLD
8.99%
Commercial Metals Company
CMC
7.25%
Nucor Corp
NUE
7.57%