Commercial Metals [CMC] vs Steel Dynamics [STLD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Commercial Metals
NYSE
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Steel Dynamics
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Commercial Metals wins in 9 metrics, Steel Dynamics wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Steel Dynamics appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Commercial Metals | Steel Dynamics | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 173.23 | 17.61 | Steel Dynamics |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.42 | 2.03 | Commercial Metals |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 32.80 | 42.75 | Commercial Metals |
| PEG Ratio | 11.06 | 12.09 | Commercial Metals |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.13 | 11.79 | Commercial Metals |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.48% | 6.07% | Steel Dynamics |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.15% | 8.39% | Steel Dynamics |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.15% | 8.39% | Steel Dynamics |
| Return on Equity | 0.88% | 11.69% | Steel Dynamics |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.22% | 5.27% | Steel Dynamics |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $575.44M | $-23.50M | Commercial Metals |
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% | 1.83% | Steel Dynamics |
| 1-Year Return | 0.93% | 3.01% | Steel Dynamics |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.76 | 1.05 | Commercial Metals |
| Enterprise Value | $6.27B | $21.27B | Steel Dynamics |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.82 | 1.24 | Commercial Metals |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.85% | 11.14% | Commercial Metals |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $68 | $113 | Steel Dynamics |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.30 | $6.89 | Steel Dynamics |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.29 | 1.39 | Commercial Metals |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Commercial Metals vs Steel Dynamics Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Metals | 1.73% | 7.44% | 3.96% | 17.05% | 6.34% | 9.91% |
| Steel Dynamics | 0.78% | 0.53% | -9.57% | -5.10% | -7.41% | 9.91% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Metals | 0.93% | 23.22% | 143.60% | 237.69% | 312.44% | 256.87% |
| Steel Dynamics | 3.01% | 45.40% | 297.48% | 488.61% | 798.61% | 1,315.65% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Commercial Metals vs Steel Dynamics
| Metric | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.82B | $18.02B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 826,968 | 1,407,740 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 899,399 | 1,298,373 |
| Last Close | $54.02 | $123.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $37.92 - $64.53 | $103.17 - $155.56 |
| % from 52W High | -16.29% | -20.92% |
| All-Time High | $64.53 (Dec 02, 2024) | $155.56 (Nov 04, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -16.29% | -20.92% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.03% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.30% | -0.30% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.12% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 32.80 | 42.75 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.53 | $59.74 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $7.98 | $3.35 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $751.68M | $1.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $653.60M | $-542,465,984 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.47% | 1.83% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.72 | $2.38 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Commercial Metals vs Steel Dynamics
| Metric | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 173.23 | 17.61 |
| Forward P/E | 11.06 | 12.09 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.06 | 12.09 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.76 | 1.05 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.42 | 2.03 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.82B | $18.02B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.27B | $21.27B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.82 | 1.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.13 | 11.79 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.29 | 1.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.53 | $59.74 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Commercial Metals vs Steel Dynamics
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.02B | $4.37B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.72B | $3.88B |
| Gross Profit | $299.92M | $486.54M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $124.15M | $297.84M |
| EBITDA | $196.53M | $426.54M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $109.51M | $280.65M |
| Income Tax | $26.39M | $62.98M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $83.13M | $217.68M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $893.00M | $1.19B |
| Total Current Assets | $3.36B | $6.22B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.18B | $2.27B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.30B | $3.78B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.10B | $8.83B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.38B | $14.94B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $167.97M | $350.04M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-24.83M | $-305.51M |
| Free Cash Flow | $64.95M | $-152.90M |
| Debt Repayment | $-39.92M | $-432.53M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-50.42M | $-250.14M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.59M | 3.38M |
| Short Ratio | 3.06 | 2.41 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 826,968 | 1,407,740 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 899,399 | 1,298,373 |
| Shares Outstanding | 114.10M | 151.12M |
| Float Shares | 110.94M | 138.72M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.85% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Commercial Metals vs Steel Dynamics
| Metric | CMC | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.72 | $2.38 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.47% | 1.83% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.67 | $1.85 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.35% | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.00 | $5.54 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |