Company / Operating Cash Flow
Steel Dynamics Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$987.0M / $2.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-21.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 121
Materials
What the data says
Steel Dynamics's operating cash flow of $1.4B is higher than 83% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $628M in FY2016 to $2.2B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.5%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $2.2B to $1.4B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 17% in MaterialsTop 17% of 121This company $1.4B Sector average $878.9M
▼
+64.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 21.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #21 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.4B | -21.4% |
| FY2024 | $1.8B | -16.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.2B | +123.3% |
| FY2022 | $987.0M | -29.3% |
| FY2021 | $1.4B | -1.4% |
| FY2020 | $1.4B | +91.4% |
| FY2019 | $739.4M | -13.3% |
| FY2018 | $852.8M | -19.1% |
| FY2017 | $1.1B | +67.7% |
| FY2016 | $628.2M | +101.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026