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 | $62.45 | $245.49 |
| Market cap | $89.78B | $35.40B |
| P/E ratio | 33.0 | 26.3 |
| ROE | 15.63% | 15.25% |
| Profit margin | 10.34% | 7.22% |
| Revenue growth | 8.80% | 19.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.96% | 0.86% |
| Beta | 1.36 | 1.52 |
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 2.5× the market cap of STLD.
- STLD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.3 vs 33.0).
- FCX earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 15%).
- STLD is growing revenue faster (19% vs 9%).
- FCX has the higher dividend yield (0.96% vs 0.86%).
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.