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NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NUE - US6703461052 - Common Stock

142.8 USD
-0.13 (-0.09%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
137.1 USD
-5.7 (-3.99%)
Pre-Market: 9/18/2025, 5:31:55 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall NUE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NUE against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. NUE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NUE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
In the past 5 years NUE has always been profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.77%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.33%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.64%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NUE is above the industry average of 12.92%.
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 RankSector 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%
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

NUE has a Profit Margin of 4.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: NUE outperforms 69.87% of its industry peers.
NUE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.99%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.90% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 10.43%, NUE is in line with its industry, 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 RankSector 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%
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

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.
The debt/assets ratio for NUE is higher compared to a year ago.
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 4.06 indicates that NUE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NUE (4.06) is better than 62.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that NUE is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NUE (0.34) is worse than 64.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.06
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.28%
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

NUE has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NUE's Current ratio of 2.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that NUE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.51, NUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.83
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

The earnings per share for NUE have decreased strongly by -55.80% in the last year.
NUE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.91% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.45% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
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.
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 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 23.30, NUE is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. NUE is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.53, the valuation of NUE can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NUE is cheaper than 73.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, NUE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.3
Fwd PE 12.53
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

74.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.14
NUE Per share dataNUE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of NUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
NUE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%.
NUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. NUE pays more dividend than 80.13% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.53%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of NUE grows each year by 6.08%, which is quite nice.
NUE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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

39.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NUE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
NUE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.96%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
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

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NUCOR CORP

NYSE:NUE (9/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 137.1 -5.7 (-3.99%)

142.8

-0.13 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/bmo
Inst Owners77.05%
Inst Owner Change2.13%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap32.78B
Analysts79.05
Price Target160.16 (12.16%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.53%
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
DP39.96%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.55)
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)3.29%
PT rev (3m)8.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.3
Fwd PE 12.53
P/S 1.06
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.47
P/B 1.61
P/tB 2.51
EV/EBITDA 10.14
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)11.4
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)-1.68
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.64
OCFY9.55%
SpS134.21
BVpS88.83
TBVpS57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.06
F-Score4
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%4.69%
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-53.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.65%
EBIT Next Year50.03%
EBIT Next 3Y25.47%
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%