STLD FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 362h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
STLD's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 1.5% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates $1.50 in cash after capital spending — a measure of how cheaply the stock is priced relative to its cash generation.
Sector Performance
20th percentileSTLD
1.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
1.4%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
STLD's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 1.5% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates $1.50 in cash after capital spending — a measure of how cheaply the stock is priced relative to its cash generation.
That yield is well below the sector median of 4.2%, landing STLD in the 20th percentile among its peers, meaning 80% of similar companies offer a higher FCF yield. The year-over-year change is not available, but the metric improved 7.1% quarter over quarter, from 1.4% last quarter to 1.5% now. This combination of a low absolute yield with a recent slight uptick suggests limited immediate risk of deterioration, but the stock remains relatively expensive compared to the sector, offering little margin of safety. The NEUTRAL overall verdict is supported: the low yield and poor peer rank lean bearish, but the small QoQ improvement keeps the picture balanced rather than clearly positive or negative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about STLD?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are STLD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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1.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
How STLD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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