NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:NUE - US6703461052 - Common Stock
149.465 USD
+1.53 (+1.04%)
NUE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While NUE has a great profitability rating, 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.
NUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NUE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NUE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.77%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NUE (6.33%) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
NUE has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.64%) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
NUE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.84%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.74%.
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 | 3.77% | ||
| 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
NUE has a better Profit Margin (4.19%) than 69.03% 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 line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NUE has a Gross Margin (10.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
NUE has an Altman-Z score of 4.11. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NUE's Altman-Z score of 4.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 68.39% of its industry peers.
NUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NUE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: NUE underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that NUE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.83, NUE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that NUE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NUE has a Quick ratio (1.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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%.
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.
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)-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.
Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y5.83%
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
NUE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.38.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than 70.32% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.11, which indicates a correct valuation of NUE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NUE is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.81. NUE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.47 |
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)1.53
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%, NUE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.59, NUE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NUE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NUE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.08%!
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
39.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NUE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NUE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.96%
EPS Next 2Y13.5%
EPS Next 3Y16.38%
NYSE:NUE (8/25/2025, 3:54:07 PM)
149.465
+1.53 (+1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.05%
Inst Owner Change2.12%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap34.31B
Analysts80
Price Target156.71 (4.85%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
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)3.5%
PT rev (3m)4.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 2.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.47 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)11.4
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)-1.68
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.64
OCFY9.12%
SpS134.21
BVpS88.83
TBVpS57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.53
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 | 4.11 |
F-Score4
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 Year7.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y5.83%
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%