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NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NUE - US6703461052 - Common Stock

159.45 USD
-3.09 (-1.9%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
159.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NUE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NUE was compared to 155 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 it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NUE had positive earnings in the past year.
NUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
NUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

NUE's Return On Assets of 4.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 72.90% of its industry peers.
NUE has a better Return On Equity (7.93%) than 69.03% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.50%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NUE is above the industry average of 13.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.84%) for NUE is well above the current ROIC(6.50%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.73%
ROE 7.93%
ROIC 6.5%
ROA(3y)14.01%
ROA(5y)14.38%
ROE(3y)24.2%
ROE(5y)25.55%
ROIC(3y)17.84%
ROIC(5y)19.27%
NUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of NUE (5.16%) is better than 68.39% of its industry peers.
NUE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.90%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
NUE's Gross Margin of 11.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 41.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.9%
PM (TTM) 5.16%
GM 11.43%
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%
NUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NUE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NUE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
NUE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NUE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NUE Yearly Shares OutstandingNUE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
NUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.24 indicates that NUE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NUE (4.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that NUE is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.33, NUE is not doing good in the industry: 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.24
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC10.13%
NUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.77 indicates that NUE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NUE's Current ratio of 2.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
NUE has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that NUE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.51, NUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.77
Quick Ratio 1.51
NUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NUE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.62%.
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.
NUE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.66%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.62%
EPS 3Y-27.81%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%76.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%14.47%

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B
NUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.93, NUE is valued on the expensive side.
77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, NUE is valued at the same level.
NUE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.78.
68.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.93
Fwd PE 13.78
NUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.04
NUE Per share dataNUE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

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 14.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
NUE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.54.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.38, NUE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

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
NUE Yearly Dividends per shareNUE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

NUE pays out 31.17% 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.
DP31.17%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
NUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B
NUE Dividend Payout.NUE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NUE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NUCOR CORP

NYSE:NUE (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 159.45 0 (0%)

159.45

-3.09 (-1.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners76.75%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap36.49B
Revenue(TTM)31.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts80.95
Price Target174.82 (9.64%)
Short Float %1.87%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
DP31.17%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.55)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(2)19.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)84.88%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.75%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)11.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.36%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.82%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.28%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.03%
PT rev (1m)8.17%
PT rev (3m)11.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.93
Fwd PE 13.78
P/S 1.14
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.52
P/B 1.76
P/tB 2.7
EV/EBITDA 10.04
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)11.57
Fwd EY7.26%
FCF(TTM)-1.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.84
OCFY8.68%
SpS139.31
BVpS90.75
TBVpS59.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number121.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.73%
ROE 7.93%
ROCE 8.25%
ROIC 6.5%
ROICexc 7.14%
ROICexgc 9.64%
OM 7.9%
PM (TTM) 5.16%
GM 11.43%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.34%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.72
Cap/Depr 239.82%
Cap/Sales 10.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.77
Quick Ratio 1.51
Altman-Z 4.24
F-Score6
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)-32.62%
EPS 3Y-27.81%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%76.51%
EPS Next Y-5.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%14.47%
Revenue Next Year7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.65%
EBIT Next Year49.62%
EBIT Next 3Y25.23%
EBIT Next 5Y16.35%
FCF growth 1Y-105.41%
FCF growth 3Y-44.08%
FCF growth 5Y-9.56%
OCF growth 1Y-61.01%
OCF growth 3Y-13.89%
OCF growth 5Y7.21%

NUCOR CORP / NUE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NUCOR CORP (NUE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NUE.


What is the valuation status for NUE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NUCOR CORP (NUE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is NUCOR CORP (NUE) stock?

NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NUE stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NUCOR CORP (NUE) is 21.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.76.


What is the financial health of NUCOR CORP (NUE) stock?

The financial health rating of NUCOR CORP (NUE) is 5 / 10.