United States Steel Corporation
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United States Steel Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenue of US$19,884.00
Headquarters Address 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, 15219
million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 4.19% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 14.45% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
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Website www.ussteel.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange X, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 42,000
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 19,884.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Return on Equity
Strong Production Base Decrease in Product Shipments The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of -
1.51% for 2011, as compared to its peers,
Worthington Industries, Inc. (Ticker: WOR),
Wide Industry Base Overdependence on North America ArcelorMittal (Ticker: MT) and AK Steel Holding
Corporation (Ticker: AKS), which recorded ROEs of
Opportunities Threats 16.68%, 3.99% and -40.05% respectively. The
company reported an operating margin of 1.33% in
Emerging Technologies to Change the 2011.
Consolidation in the Steel Industry
Metal & Mining
Proactive Production Cuts Operational Risks Return on Equity
Slump in Steel Demand
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.58 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Worthington Industries, Inc.,
ArcelorMittal and AK Steel Holding Corporation, which
recorded current ratios of 1.70, 1.49 and 1.12
respectively. As of December 2011, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$408.00 million, against US$20.00 million current
debt. The company reported a debt to equity ratio of
1.21 in 2011 as compared to its peers, Worthington
Industries, Inc., ArcelorMittal and AK Steel Holding
Corporation, which recorded debt to equity ratios of
0.56, 0.47 and 2.32 respectively.
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United States Steel Corporation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Capital Expenditure ..........................................................................................................................................17
2.3.3 Turnover – Inventory and Asset .......................................................................................................................18
2.3.4 Liquidity ............................................................................................................................................................19
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................20
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................20
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................21
4 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 22
5 History ...................................................................................................................