FCX vs STLD
By Alex · Tickerpine
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. vs Steel Dynamics, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | FCX | STLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $72.31 | $233.66 |
| Market cap | $103.84B | $33.49B |
| P/E ratio | 35.4 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 14.75% | 17.57% |
| Profit margin | 11.39% | 7.83% |
| Revenue growth | -7.30% | 33.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.83% | 0.91% |
| Beta | 1.40 | 1.51 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
FCX vs STLD in plain English
- FCX is the bigger company — about 3.1× the market cap of STLD.
- STLD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.2 vs 35.4).
- STLD earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 15%).
- STLD is growing revenue faster (33% vs -7%).
- STLD has the higher dividend yield (0.91% vs 0.83%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
FCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. would be worth today.
STLD return calculator
See what $1,000 in Steel Dynamics, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.