NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NUE - US6703461052 - Common Stock
138.045 USD
+2.24 (+1.65%)
NUE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While NUE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NUE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NUE was profitable.
In the past year NUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
NUE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NUE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NUE has a better Return On Assets (3.77%) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.33%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NUE (5.64%) is better than 64.74% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NUE is significantly above the industry average of 12.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.64%) for NUE is well below the 3 year average (17.84%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NUE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.77% | ||
| ROE | 6.33% | ||
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.19%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.87% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NUE (6.99%) is better than 60.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 10.43%, NUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.19% | ||
| GM | 10.43% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NUE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NUE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for NUE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
NUE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NUE has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NUE's Altman-Z score of 3.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that NUE is not too dependend on debt financing.
NUE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NUE is outperformed by 65.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that NUE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NUE's Current ratio of 2.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that NUE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.51, NUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
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.
Looking at the last year, NUE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.8%
EPS 3Y-27.81%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%-1.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.69%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.45% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.21%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.8%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NUE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.52.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.76), we can say NUE is valued inline with the index average.
NUE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.96.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
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 15.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y14.21%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, NUE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, NUE pays a better dividend. On top of this NUE pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NUE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
NUE pays out 39.96% 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.
DP39.96%
EPS Next 2Y14.21%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
NYSE:NUE (10/8/2025, 2:33:51 PM)
138.045
+2.24 (+1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.34%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap31.69B
Analysts80
Price Target159.92 (15.85%)
Short Float %2.32%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
DP39.96%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(2)17.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)84.88%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)15.34%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.8%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.96%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.33%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.86%
PT rev (1m)2.05%
PT rev (3m)7.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 2.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)11.54
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)-1.68
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.64
OCFY9.88%
SpS134.21
BVpS88.83
TBVpS57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.77% | ||
| ROE | 6.33% | ||
| ROCE | 7.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.34% | ||
| OM | 6.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.19% | ||
| GM | 10.43% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 243.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
F-Score4
WACC9.03%
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-5.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.21%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.69%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-53.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.65%
EBIT Next Year49.97%
EBIT Next 3Y25.02%
EBIT Next 5Y19.61%
FCF growth 1Y-105.98%
FCF growth 3Y-44.08%
FCF growth 5Y-9.56%
OCF growth 1Y-63.03%
OCF growth 3Y-13.89%
OCF growth 5Y7.21%