X vs. STLD

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

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

Performance

X vs. STLD - Performance Comparison

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

X vs. STLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
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%
STLD Steel Dynamics, Inc.	6.55%	50.70%	-1.99%	22.75%	60.14%	71.42%	12.46%	16.78%	-29.02%	23.34%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) X : $15.19B STLD : $18.18B
Gross Profit (TTM) X : $1.15B STLD : $2.38B
EBITDA (TTM) X : $1.10B STLD : $2.11B

Returns By Period

X

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

X vs. STLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

STLD

STLD Risk / Return Rank: 79
STLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
STLD Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
STLD Omega Ratio Rank: 73
STLD Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
STLD Martin Ratio Rank: 85

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.

X vs. STLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for United States Steel Corporation (X) and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	X	STLD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.81	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.65	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.32	—

Correlation

The correlation between X and STLD 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

X vs. STLD - Dividend Comparison

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

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
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%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	X	STLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-87.05%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-20.33%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-32.20%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-68.46%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-12.26%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-33.48%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	6.26%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	X	STLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.06%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	24.29%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	37.62%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	38.01%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	39.19%	—

Financials