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%