STLD FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
STLD's fcf yield is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
STLD FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of STLD’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -2.9% to 28.2%, averaging 8.3%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| 2025 | -1.0% | -0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 5.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 11.2% | 16.6% | 21.5% | 11.8% |
| 2022 | 6.7% | 14.5% | 25.4% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | -2.9% | -0.3% | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 2020 | -2.7% | 11.6% | 28.2% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | 16.5% | 20.8% | 12.8% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| 2017 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 14.4% | 9.4% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is STLD FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 2.7%, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for STLD is approximately 7.1%. See all STLD valuation metrics →
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