Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.02x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $148.32 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($7.59 Billion) in one year. Explore Steel Dynamics Inc long-term investment allocation to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Steel Dynamics Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1995–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Steel Dynamics Inc across 31 annual periods. Also explore Steel Dynamics Inc balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Steel Dynamics Inc (1995–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Steel Dynamics Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) total market value.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.19x | $1.45 Billion | $7.48 Billion | ▼ -37.1% |
| 2024 | 0.31x | $1.84 Billion | $5.99 Billion | ▼ -46.9% |
| 2023 | 0.58x | $3.52 Billion | $6.07 Billion | ▼ -21.1% |
| 2022 | 0.74x | $4.46 Billion | $6.06 Billion | ▲ +107.3% |
| 2021 | 0.35x | $2.20 Billion | $6.21 Billion | ▲ +76.8% |
| 2020 | 0.20x | $987.03 Million | $4.92 Billion | ▼ -39.5% |
| 2019 | 0.33x | $1.40 Billion | $4.21 Billion | ▼ -10.6% |
| 2018 | 0.37x | $1.42 Billion | $3.82 Billion | ▲ +78.0% |
| 2017 | 0.21x | $739.61 Million | $3.55 Billion | ▼ -13.6% |
| 2016 | 0.24x | $852.77 Million | $3.54 Billion | ▼ -18.0% |
| 2015 | 0.29x | $1.04 Billion | $3.53 Billion | ▲ +109.0% |
| 2014 | 0.14x | $617.57 Million | $4.39 Billion | ▲ +49.7% |
| 2013 | 0.09x | $312.18 Million | $3.32 Billion | ▼ -29.7% |
| 2012 | 0.13x | $446.30 Million | $3.34 Billion | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2011 | 0.13x | $486.36 Million | $3.61 Billion | ▲ +175.3% |
| 2010 | 0.05x | $169.31 Million | $3.46 Billion | ▼ -65.7% |
| 2009 | 0.14x | $445.56 Million | $3.13 Billion | ▼ -33.4% |
| 2008 | 0.21x | $775.30 Million | $3.62 Billion | ▲ +49.0% |
| 2007 | 0.14x | $428.20 Million | $2.98 Billion | ▼ -64.0% |
| 2006 | 0.40x | $404.95 Million | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +12.6% |
| 2005 | 0.35x | $310.76 Million | $876.70 Million | ▲ +26.4% |
| 2004 | 0.28x | $247.92 Million | $884.03 Million | ▲ +89.1% |
| 2003 | 0.15x | $127.61 Million | $860.59 Million | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2002 | 0.15x | $115.02 Million | $749.40 Million | ▲ +72.4% |
| 2001 | 0.09x | $67.37 Million | $756.75 Million | ▼ -44.2% |
| 2000 | 0.16x | $102.79 Million | $644.20 Million | ▼ -16.8% |
| 1999 | 0.19x | $114.80 Million | $598.40 Million | ▲ +308.9% |
| 1998 | -0.09x | $-51.10 Million | $556.40 Million | ▼ -132.5% |
| 1997 | 0.28x | $85.70 Million | $303.30 Million | ▲ +241.1% |
| 1996 | -0.20x | $-51.60 Million | $257.70 Million | ▼ -171.6% |
| 1995 | -0.07x | $-19.00 Million | $257.70 Million | — |