Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 50.6%

Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 50.6% as of March 2026. Working capital of $4.62 Billion (current assets of $6.80 Billion minus current liabilities of $2.17 Billion) is measured against net assets of $9.13 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Steel Dynamics Inc balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

WC/NA Ratio

50.6%
Working Capital / Net Assets

Working Capital

$4.62 Billion
USD

Current Assets

$6.80 Billion
USD

Current Liabilities

$2.17 Billion
USD

Steel Dynamics Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1995–2025)

This chart shows how Steel Dynamics Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 50.6%, reflecting working capital of $4.62 Billion against net assets of $9.13 Billion USD. Check STLD intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Steel Dynamics Inc (1995–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Steel Dynamics Inc from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Steel Dynamics Inc market cap and net worth.

Year WC/NA Ratio Working Capital (USD) Net Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities Change (pp)
2025 48.8% $4.36 Billion $8.93 Billion $6.48 Billion $2.12 Billion ▲ +12.2 pp
2024 36.7% $3.28 Billion $8.95 Billion $5.43 Billion $2.15 Billion ▼ -13.7 pp
2023 50.4% $4.46 Billion $8.84 Billion $6.79 Billion $2.33 Billion ▼ -18.8 pp
2022 69.2% $5.61 Billion $8.10 Billion $7.64 Billion $2.03 Billion ▼ -4.7 pp
2021 73.9% $4.67 Billion $6.32 Billion $6.90 Billion $2.23 Billion ▲ +5.0 pp
2020 69.0% $3.00 Billion $4.35 Billion $4.26 Billion $1.26 Billion ▼ -10.9 pp
2019 79.9% $3.25 Billion $4.06 Billion $4.25 Billion $1.01 Billion ▲ +2.3 pp
2018 77.5% $3.01 Billion $3.89 Billion $4.03 Billion $1.02 Billion ▼ -2.3 pp
2017 79.8% $2.64 Billion $3.31 Billion $3.51 Billion $868.52 Million ▲ +3.1 pp
2016 76.7% $2.22 Billion $2.89 Billion $2.93 Billion $712.82 Million ▲ +1.8 pp
2015 75.0% $2.00 Billion $2.67 Billion $2.54 Billion $535.29 Million ▲ +2.3 pp
2014 72.7% $2.12 Billion $2.92 Billion $2.97 Billion $850.58 Million ▲ +15.3 pp
2013 57.4% $1.50 Billion $2.61 Billion $2.47 Billion $975.18 Million ▼ -10.7 pp
2012 68.1% $1.69 Billion $2.48 Billion $2.30 Billion $609.68 Million ▲ +10.9 pp
2011 57.2% $1.35 Billion $2.37 Billion $2.46 Billion $1.10 Billion ▼ -10.4 pp
2010 67.5% $1.44 Billion $2.13 Billion $2.00 Billion $561.32 Million ▲ +24.5 pp
2009 43.0% $861.24 Million $2.00 Billion $1.46 Billion $595.56 Million ▼ -2.7 pp
2008 45.7% $745.73 Million $1.63 Billion $1.72 Billion $970.98 Million ▼ -5.7 pp
2007 51.4% $791.70 Million $1.54 Billion $1.70 Billion $904.53 Million ▼ -0.3 pp
2006 51.7% $636.71 Million $1.23 Billion $1.04 Billion $399.49 Million ▼ -7.2 pp
2005 58.9% $518.56 Million $880.99 Million $725.73 Million $207.18 Million ▲ +6.6 pp
2004 52.3% $444.31 Million $849.59 Million $677.52 Million $233.21 Million ▲ +9.0 pp
2003 43.3% $254.63 Million $587.85 Million $407.94 Million $153.30 Million ▲ +5.8 pp
2002 37.5% $197.35 Million $526.29 Million $310.90 Million $113.55 Million ▼ -8.3 pp
2001 45.8% $194.09 Million $423.34 Million $312.20 Million $118.11 Million ▲ +6.6 pp
2000 39.2% $165.91 Million $422.87 Million $242.61 Million $76.70 Million ▼ -0.2 pp
1999 39.5% $155.20 Million $393.20 Million $225.80 Million $70.60 Million ▼ -6.7 pp
1998 46.2% $162.10 Million $351.10 Million $222.70 Million $60.60 Million ▲ +28.8 pp
1997 17.4% $58.80 Million $337.60 Million $135.30 Million $76.50 Million ▼ -18.8 pp
1996 36.2% $95.80 Million $264.60 Million $157.40 Million $61.60 Million ▲ +59.2 pp
1995 -23.0% $-14.50 Million $63.00 Million $22.20 Million $36.70 Million
pp = percentage points