Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 8,934,290 | 9,081,500 | 9,130,770 | 9,072,410 | 8,866,670 | 8,893,540 | 8,707,980 | 8,336,640 | 8,130,360 | 7,971,160 | 7,588,350 | 6,964,350 | 6,304,640 | 5,607,930 | 5,020,110 | 4,728,790 | 4,345,160 | 4,201,180 | 4,145,250 | 4,113,530 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $8,934,290K
= 0.00
Steel Dynamics Inc has consistently maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 across all reported periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has not relied on debt to finance its operations and growth, achieving a balanced mix of equity financing. A low or zero debt-to-equity ratio is generally viewed positively as it signifies a lower financial risk and potential for higher returns for equity investors. It suggests that the company has a strong financial position and may have a lower interest expense burden, leading to improved profitability and stability. Maintaining a consistent zero debt-to-equity ratio over an extended period reflects Steel Dynamics Inc's prudent financial management and cautious approach towards leveraging its operations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024