Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.93x as of March 2026, meaning it reinvests 1% of its operating cash flow ($148.32 Million) in capital expenditures ($137.98 Million). See how leveraged is Steel Dynamics Inc's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Steel Dynamics Inc Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart tracks Steel Dynamics Inc's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 28 annual periods. Check Steel Dynamics Inc total reinvestment intensity to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Steel Dynamics Inc (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Steel Dynamics Inc from 1997 to 2025. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see market value of Steel Dynamics Inc.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.65x | $1.45 Billion | $948.02 Million | ▼ -35.4% |
| 2024 | 1.01x | $1.84 Billion | $1.87 Billion | ▲ +115.0% |
| 2023 | 0.47x | $3.52 Billion | $1.66 Billion | ▲ +131.1% |
| 2022 | 0.20x | $4.46 Billion | $908.90 Million | ▼ -55.4% |
| 2021 | 0.46x | $2.20 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -62.4% |
| 2020 | 1.21x | $987.03 Million | $1.20 Billion | ▲ +275.0% |
| 2019 | 0.32x | $1.40 Billion | $451.94 Million | ▲ +91.4% |
| 2018 | 0.17x | $1.42 Billion | $239.39 Million | ▼ -24.2% |
| 2017 | 0.22x | $739.61 Million | $164.94 Million | ▼ -4.0% |
| 2016 | 0.23x | $852.77 Million | $198.16 Million | ▲ +110.8% |
| 2015 | 0.11x | $1.04 Billion | $114.50 Million | ▼ -39.1% |
| 2014 | 0.18x | $617.57 Million | $111.78 Million | ▼ -69.8% |
| 2013 | 0.60x | $312.18 Million | $186.84 Million | ▲ +19.5% |
| 2012 | 0.50x | $446.30 Million | $223.53 Million | ▲ +45.9% |
| 2011 | 0.34x | $486.36 Million | $167.01 Million | ▼ -56.4% |
| 2010 | 0.79x | $169.31 Million | $133.39 Million | ▲ +6.4% |
| 2009 | 0.74x | $445.56 Million | $330.05 Million | ▲ +39.2% |
| 2008 | 0.53x | $775.30 Million | $412.50 Million | ▼ -42.4% |
| 2007 | 0.92x | $428.20 Million | $395.20 Million | ▲ +190.6% |
| 2006 | 0.32x | $404.95 Million | $128.62 Million | ▲ +55.7% |
| 2005 | 0.20x | $310.76 Million | $63.39 Million | ▼ -50.4% |
| 2004 | 0.41x | $247.92 Million | $102.05 Million | ▼ -61.7% |
| 2003 | 1.08x | $127.61 Million | $137.27 Million | ▼ -13.2% |
| 2002 | 1.24x | $115.02 Million | $142.60 Million | ▼ -7.9% |
| 2001 | 1.35x | $67.37 Million | $90.71 Million | ▲ +25.4% |
| 2000 | 1.07x | $102.79 Million | $110.38 Million | ▼ -2.7% |
| 1999 | 1.10x | $114.80 Million | $126.70 Million | ▼ -46.0% |
| 1997 | 2.04x | $85.70 Million | $175.20 Million | — |