Steel Dynamics Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Steel Dynamics Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.016x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($148.32 Million) by net assets ($9.13 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Steel Dynamics Inc (1995–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Steel Dynamics Inc from 1995 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Steel Dynamics Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View STLD live share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Steel Dynamics Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Steel Dynamics Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Steel Dynamics Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Steel Dynamics Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Steel Dynamics Inc market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Nebius Group N.V.
NASDAQ:NBIS
|
0.217x |
|
Bank of Ningbo Co Ltd
SHE:002142
|
0.231x |
|
JD.com Inc.
F:013C
|
-0.026x |
|
JD.com Inc Adr
F:013A
|
0.071x |
|
Cameco Corp
TO:CCO
|
0.085x |
|
United Airlines Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:UAL
|
0.096x |
|
KERING.UNSP.ADR 1/10 EO 4
F:PPXB
|
N/A |
|
Eternal Limited
NSE:ETERNAL
|
-0.003x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Steel Dynamics Inc (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Steel Dynamics Inc from 1995 to 2025. Review cash generation quality of Steel Dynamics Inc to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $8.93 Billion | $1.45 Billion | 0.162x | -21.28% |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.95 Billion | $1.84 Billion | 0.206x | -48.22% |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.84 Billion | $3.52 Billion | 0.398x | -27.72% |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.10 Billion | $4.46 Billion | 0.551x | +57.98% |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.32 Billion | $2.20 Billion | 0.349x | +53.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.35 Billion | $987.03 Million | 0.227x | -33.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.06 Billion | $1.40 Billion | 0.344x | -5.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.89 Billion | $1.42 Billion | 0.364x | +62.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.31 Billion | $739.61 Million | 0.224x | -24.22% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.89 Billion | $852.77 Million | 0.295x | -24.06% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.67 Billion | $1.04 Billion | 0.389x | +83.92% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.92 Billion | $617.57 Million | 0.211x | +76.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.61 Billion | $312.18 Million | 0.119x | -33.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.48 Billion | $446.30 Million | 0.180x | -12.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.37 Billion | $486.36 Million | 0.205x | +158.24% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.13 Billion | $169.31 Million | 0.079x | -64.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.00 Billion | $445.56 Million | 0.222x | -53.17% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.63 Billion | $775.30 Million | 0.475x | +70.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | $428.20 Million | 0.278x | -15.38% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | $404.95 Million | 0.329x | -6.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | $880.99 Million | $310.76 Million | 0.353x | +20.88% |
| 2004-12-31 | $849.59 Million | $247.92 Million | 0.292x | +34.43% |
| 2003-12-31 | $587.85 Million | $127.61 Million | 0.217x | -0.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | $526.29 Million | $115.02 Million | 0.219x | +37.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | $423.34 Million | $67.37 Million | 0.159x | -34.53% |
| 2000-12-31 | $422.87 Million | $102.79 Million | 0.243x | -16.74% |
| 1999-12-31 | $393.20 Million | $114.80 Million | 0.292x | +300.60% |
| 1998-12-31 | $351.10 Million | $-51.10 Million | -0.146x | -157.33% |
| 1997-12-31 | $337.60 Million | $85.70 Million | 0.254x | +230.17% |
| 1996-12-31 | $264.60 Million | $-51.60 Million | -0.195x | +35.34% |
| 1995-12-31 | $63.00 Million | $-19.00 Million | -0.302x | -- |
About Steel Dynamics Inc
Steel Dynamics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States. It operates through four segments: Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum Operations. The Steel Operations segment offers hot rolled, cold rolled, and coated steel products; parallel flange beams and channel sections, large … Read more