NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:NUE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6703461052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall NUE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NUE against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. NUE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NUE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NUE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NUE has always been profitable.
NUE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NUE (3.84%) is better than 72.61% of its industry peers.
NUE has a Return On Equity of 6.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: NUE outperforms 71.97% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.64%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NUE is significantly above the industry average of 11.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.84%) for NUE is well above the current ROIC(5.64%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.84% | ||
| ROE | 6.64% | ||
| ROIC | 5.64% |
ROA(3y)14.01%
ROA(5y)14.38%
ROE(3y)24.2%
ROE(5y)25.55%
ROIC(3y)17.84%
ROIC(5y)19.27%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.38%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
NUE has a Operating Margin of 6.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NUE outperforms 59.87% of its industry peers.
NUE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NUE has a Gross Margin (10.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NUE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 10.46% |
OM growth 3Y-27.6%
OM growth 5Y2.16%
PM growth 3Y-29.36%
PM growth 5Y3.25%
GM growth 3Y-23.78%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NUE is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for NUE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NUE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NUE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NUE has an Altman-Z score of 3.86. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.86, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NUE is 15.10, which is on the high side as it means it would take NUE, 15.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.10, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.42% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NUE (0.34) is worse than 63.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.52 indicates that NUE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.52, NUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.05% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that NUE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NUE has a Quick ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NUE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -55.80%.
Measured over the past years, NUE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.91% on average per year.
The Revenue for NUE has decreased by -11.46% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, NUE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.8%
EPS 3Y-27.81%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%-1.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.69%
3.2 Future
NUE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year7.09%
Revenue Next 2Y5.36%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NUE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NUE is cheaper than 72.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say NUE is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.47, the valuation of NUE can be described as correct.
68.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NUE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NUE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NUE is cheaper than 70.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NUE is cheaper than 66.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NUE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
NUE's earnings are expected to grow with 14.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NUE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.93.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, NUE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NUE grows each year by 6.08%, which is quite nice.
NUE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NUE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
NUE pays out 38.83% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NUE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
NYSE:NUE (8/5/2025, 9:42:05 AM)
137.11
+0.13 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap31.64B
Analysts80
Price Target151.41 (10.43%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
DP38.83%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)51.13%
Min EPS beat(2)17.38%
Max EPS beat(2)84.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)28.9%
Min EPS beat(4)0.23%
Max EPS beat(4)84.88%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.58%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.95%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.55%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.32%
PT rev (1m)1.97%
PT rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 2.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)10.99
Fwd EY8.02%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)16.83
OCFY12.27%
SpS131.86
BVpS86.97
TBVpS55.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.84% | ||
| ROE | 6.64% | ||
| ROCE | 7.17% | ||
| ROIC | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.15% | ||
| OM | 6.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 10.46% | ||
| FCFM | 1.71% |
ROA(3y)14.01%
ROA(5y)14.38%
ROE(3y)24.2%
ROE(5y)25.55%
ROIC(3y)17.84%
ROIC(5y)19.27%
ROICexc(3y)21.93%
ROICexc(5y)23.06%
ROICexgc(3y)31.53%
ROICexgc(5y)31.51%
ROCE(3y)22.62%
ROCE(5y)24.46%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.14%
OM growth 3Y-27.6%
OM growth 5Y2.16%
PM growth 3Y-29.36%
PM growth 5Y3.25%
GM growth 3Y-23.78%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 238.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 39.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
F-Score5
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)202.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)198.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.7%
Profit Quality(3y)85.27%
Profit Quality(5y)96.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.8%
EPS 3Y-27.81%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%-1.12%
EPS Next Y-5.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.44%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.69%
Revenue Next Year7.09%
Revenue Next 2Y5.36%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-63.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.65%
EBIT Next Year41.07%
EBIT Next 3Y25.26%
EBIT Next 5Y17.92%
FCF growth 1Y-92.3%
FCF growth 3Y-44.08%
FCF growth 5Y-9.56%
OCF growth 1Y-55.91%
OCF growth 3Y-13.89%
OCF growth 5Y7.21%