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STLD vs. X
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

STLD vs. X

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) and United States Steel Corporation (X).

Performance

STLD vs. X - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) and United States Steel Corporation (X). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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STLD vs. X - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
STLD
Steel Dynamics, Inc.		6.55%50.70%-1.99%22.75%60.14%71.42%12.46%16.78%-29.02%23.34%
X
United States Steel Corporation		0.00%61.75%-29.80%95.71%6.15%42.45%47.67%-36.61%-47.85%7.44%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM)

STLD:

$18.18B

X:

$15.19B

Gross Profit (TTM)

STLD:

$2.38B

X:

$1.15B

EBITDA (TTM)

STLD:

$2.11B

X:

$1.10B

Returns By Period

STLD

1D
5.11%
1M
-6.51%
YTD
6.55%
6M
29.88%
1Y
45.86%
3Y*
18.48%
5Y*
30.71%
10Y*
25.35%

X

1D
—
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
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*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Steel Dynamics, Inc.

United States Steel Corporation

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Return for Risk

STLD vs. X — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
STLD
STLD Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
STLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8080
Sharpe Ratio Rank
STLD Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
STLD Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
STLD Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
STLD Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
Martin Ratio Rank
X
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

STLD vs. X - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) and United States Steel Corporation (X). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

STLDXDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.23

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Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.90

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Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

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Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.35

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Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.63

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Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

STLD vs. X - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

STLDXDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.23

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Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.81

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Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.65

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Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.32

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Correlation

The correlation between STLD and X is 0.62, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

STLD vs. X - Dividend Comparison

STLD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.13%, more than X's 0.09% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
STLD
Steel Dynamics, Inc.		1.13%1.18%1.61%1.44%1.39%1.68%2.71%2.82%2.50%1.44%1.57%3.08%
X
United States Steel Corporation		0.09%0.18%0.59%0.41%0.80%0.34%0.24%1.75%1.10%0.57%0.61%2.51%

Drawdowns

STLD vs. X - Drawdown Comparison

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Drawdown Indicators

STLDXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-87.05%

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Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-20.33%

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Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-32.20%

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Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-68.46%

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Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-12.26%

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Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-33.48%

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Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

6.26%

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Volatility

STLD vs. X - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

STLDXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

11.06%

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Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

24.29%

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Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

37.62%

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Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

38.01%

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Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

39.19%

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Financials

STLD vs. X - Financials Comparison

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Steel Dynamics, Inc. and United States Steel Corporation. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.

Quarterly
Annual

Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities

3.50B4.00B4.50B5.00B5.50B6.00BAprilJulyOctober2022AprilJulyOctober2023AprilJulyOctober2024AprilJulyOctober2025AprilJulyOctober
4.41B
3.73B
(STLD) Total Revenue
(X) Total Revenue
Values in USD except per share items