Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.07x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $10.34 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($148.32 Million). Read STLD liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Steel Dynamics Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1997–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Steel Dynamics Inc across 28 annual periods. Explore STLD capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Steel Dynamics Inc (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Steel Dynamics Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Steel Dynamics Inc stock valuation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.35x | $501.51 Million | $1.45 Billion | $948.02 Million | ▲ +2815.2% |
| 2024 | -0.01x | $-23.50 Million | $1.84 Billion | $1.87 Billion | ▼ -102.4% |
| 2023 | 0.53x | $1.86 Billion | $3.52 Billion | $1.66 Billion | ▼ -33.6% |
| 2022 | 0.80x | $3.55 Billion | $4.46 Billion | $908.90 Million | ▲ +46.5% |
| 2021 | 0.54x | $1.20 Billion | $2.20 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +354.2% |
| 2020 | -0.21x | $-211.02 Million | $987.03 Million | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -131.6% |
| 2019 | 0.68x | $944.35 Million | $1.40 Billion | $451.94 Million | ▼ -18.6% |
| 2018 | 0.83x | $1.18 Billion | $1.42 Billion | $239.39 Million | ▲ +6.9% |
| 2017 | 0.78x | $574.67 Million | $739.61 Million | $164.94 Million | ▲ +1.2% |
| 2016 | 0.77x | $654.61 Million | $852.77 Million | $198.16 Million | ▼ -13.7% |
| 2015 | 0.89x | $923.98 Million | $1.04 Billion | $114.50 Million | ▲ +8.6% |
| 2014 | 0.82x | $505.79 Million | $617.57 Million | $111.78 Million | ▲ +104.0% |
| 2013 | 0.40x | $125.33 Million | $312.18 Million | $186.84 Million | ▼ -19.6% |
| 2012 | 0.50x | $222.78 Million | $446.30 Million | $223.53 Million | ▼ -24.0% |
| 2011 | 0.66x | $319.35 Million | $486.36 Million | $167.01 Million | ▲ +209.6% |
| 2010 | 0.21x | $35.91 Million | $169.31 Million | $133.39 Million | ▼ -18.2% |
| 2009 | 0.26x | $115.50 Million | $445.56 Million | $330.05 Million | ▼ -44.6% |
| 2008 | 0.47x | $362.80 Million | $775.30 Million | $412.50 Million | ▲ +507.1% |
| 2007 | 0.08x | $33.01 Million | $428.20 Million | $395.20 Million | ▼ -88.7% |
| 2006 | 0.68x | $276.33 Million | $404.95 Million | $128.62 Million | ▼ -14.3% |
| 2005 | 0.80x | $247.37 Million | $310.76 Million | $63.39 Million | ▲ +35.3% |
| 2004 | 0.59x | $145.87 Million | $247.92 Million | $102.05 Million | ▲ +877.0% |
| 2003 | -0.08x | $-9.66 Million | $127.61 Million | $137.27 Million | ▲ +68.4% |
| 2002 | -0.24x | $-27.58 Million | $115.02 Million | $142.60 Million | ▲ +30.8% |
| 2001 | -0.35x | $-23.34 Million | $67.37 Million | $90.71 Million | ▼ -369.4% |
| 2000 | -0.07x | $-7.59 Million | $102.79 Million | $110.38 Million | ▲ +28.8% |
| 1999 | -0.10x | $-11.90 Million | $114.80 Million | $126.70 Million | ▲ +90.1% |
| 1997 | -1.04x | $-89.50 Million | $85.70 Million | $175.20 Million | — |