Reliance [RS] vs Steel Dynamics [STLD] Detailed Stock Comparison
Reliance
NYSE
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Steel Dynamics
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Reliance wins in 10 metrics, Steel Dynamics wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Both stocks appear equally matched on key metrics.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Reliance | Steel Dynamics | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.61 | 17.61 | Steel Dynamics |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.07 | 2.03 | Steel Dynamics |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 23.91 | 42.75 | Reliance |
| PEG Ratio | 16.39 | 12.09 | Steel Dynamics |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.53 | 11.79 | Steel Dynamics |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.39% | 6.07% | Steel Dynamics |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.70% | 8.39% | Reliance |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.70% | 8.39% | Reliance |
| Return on Equity | 9.96% | 11.69% | Steel Dynamics |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.20% | 5.27% | Reliance |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $999.20M | $-23.50M | Reliance |
| Dividend Yield | 1.10% | 1.83% | Steel Dynamics |
| 1-Year Return | 0.78% | 3.01% | Steel Dynamics |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.09 | 1.05 | Steel Dynamics |
| Enterprise Value | $16.47B | $21.27B | Steel Dynamics |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.20 | 1.24 | Reliance |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.73% | 11.14% | Reliance |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $255 | $113 | Reliance |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $13.81 | $6.89 | Reliance |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.88 | 1.39 | Reliance |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Reliance vs Steel Dynamics Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance | -0.15% | 0.56% | -12.95% | -3.66% | -2.11% | 6.91% |
| Steel Dynamics | 0.78% | 0.53% | -9.57% | -5.10% | -7.41% | 9.91% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance | 0.78% | 44.54% | 168.09% | 365.51% | 643.04% | 1,064.34% |
| Steel Dynamics | 3.01% | 45.40% | 297.48% | 488.61% | 798.61% | 1,315.65% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Reliance vs Steel Dynamics
| Metric | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $14.97B | $18.02B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 611,850 | 1,407,740 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 418,963 | 1,298,373 |
| Last Close | $285.03 | $123.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $250.07 - $347.44 | $103.17 - $155.56 |
| % from 52W High | -17.96% | -20.92% |
| All-Time High | $347.43 (Jul 22, 2025) | $155.56 (Nov 04, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -17.96% | -20.92% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.13% | -0.30% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.12% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 23.91 | 42.75 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $137.55 | $59.74 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.55 | $3.35 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.23B | $1.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $642.52M | $-542,465,984 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.10% | 1.83% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.40 | $2.38 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Reliance vs Steel Dynamics
| Metric | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.61 | 17.61 |
| Forward P/E | 16.39 | 12.09 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.39 | 12.09 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.09 | 1.05 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.07 | 2.03 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $14.97B | $18.02B |
| Enterprise Value | $16.47B | $21.27B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.20 | 1.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.53 | 11.79 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.88 | 1.39 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $137.55 | $59.74 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Reliance 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) | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.48B | $4.37B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.45B | $3.88B |
| Gross Profit | $1.03B | $486.54M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $274.40M | $297.84M |
| EBITDA | $342.60M | $426.54M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $262.40M | $280.65M |
| Income Tax | $61.90M | $62.98M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $200.50M | $217.68M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $277.80M | $1.19B |
| Total Current Assets | $4.21B | $6.22B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.33B | $2.27B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.30B | $3.78B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $7.11B | $8.83B |
| Retained Earnings | $7.21B | $14.94B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $286.30M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-16.30M | $350.04M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-86.90M | $-305.51M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-22.40M | $-152.90M |
| Debt Repayment | $-458.00M | $-432.53M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-253.20M | $-250.14M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 856,112 | 3.38M |
| Short Ratio | 2.48 | 2.41 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 611,850 | 1,407,740 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 418,963 | 1,298,373 |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.72M | 151.12M |
| Float Shares | 52.29M | 138.72M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.85% | 0.85% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Reliance vs Steel Dynamics
| Metric | RS | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.40 | $2.38 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.10% | 1.83% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.45 | $1.85 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.39% | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.36 | $5.54 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 07, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |