Stock Analysis on Net

Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since October 26, 2022.

Total Asset Turnover
since 2005

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Calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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Net Sales Trends
Net sales exhibited significant growth overall from 2005 through 2021 with notable fluctuations. Starting from approximately 2.18 billion USD in 2005, there was a strong increase to over 8 billion USD by 2008. This peak was followed by a sharp decline in 2009, where sales dropped to around 3.96 billion USD. After recovering in 2010, net sales generally trended upward with some variability, reaching a new peak of over 11.8 billion USD in 2018. A subsequent decline occurred in 2019 and 2020, before a marked surge to approximately 18.4 billion USD in 2021, the highest in the observed period.
Total Assets Evolution
Total assets grew substantially from 1.76 billion USD in 2005 to exceed 12.5 billion USD in 2021. The growth was relatively steady with moderate acceleration in select years, particularly from 2013 onward. Some years experienced slight contractions or stagnations, such as 2014 and 2015, but the overall trajectory indicates significant asset accumulation. The increase in total assets supports the company’s ability to sustain larger sales volumes in later years.
Total Asset Turnover Analysis
The total asset turnover ratio fluctuated between approximately 0.77 and 1.54 during the reviewed years, reflecting varying efficiency in utilizing assets to generate sales. The lowest ratio occurred in 2009 (0.77), coinciding with the dip in net sales, suggesting under-utilization of assets during that period. Peak efficiency was observed in multiple years, including 2008 and 2018, with ratios above 1.5, indicating robust use of assets in generating revenues. The ratio generally remained around or above 1.2 in many years, reflecting a consistent level of asset productivity. A dip in 2020 to 1.04 suggests a moderate decline in asset efficiency, followed by improvement in 2021 to 1.47, aligning with rising sales.
Insights and Interpretations
The data reveals cyclical patterns in sales and asset efficiency, with external or internal factors likely influencing demand and operational effectiveness, especially during 2008-2009 and 2019-2020 periods. Despite these fluctuations, the company demonstrated strong growth in both asset base and sales revenue over the long term. Asset turnover ratios suggest overall effective asset management, with capability to adjust to changing market or economic conditions. The substantial increase in sales and assets by 2021 illustrates enhanced scale and operational capacity.

Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Materials)

Steel Dynamics Inc., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).