NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:NUE - US6703461052 - Common Stock
144.31 USD
-0.35 (-0.24%)
144.7 USD
+0.39 (+0.27%)
NUE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years NUE has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NUE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NUE has a better Return On Assets (3.77%) than 72.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NUE (6.33%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
NUE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 64.94% 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 12.60%.
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 70.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
NUE has a Operating Margin of 6.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: NUE outperforms 61.69% 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 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NUE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NUE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NUE has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NUE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.07 indicates that NUE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.07, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.69% of the companies in the same industry.
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 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.96%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.83, NUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
NUE's Quick ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 47.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NUE have decreased strongly by -32.62% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NUE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.46% 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)-32.62%
EPS 3Y-27.81%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%76.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%14.47%
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 5.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.61%
EPS Next 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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 19.85.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say NUE is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92, the valuation of NUE can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NUE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NUE's earnings are expected to grow with 15.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%.
NUE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.64.
NUE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
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 39.96% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
144.31
-0.35 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners77.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-0.2%
Market Cap33.12B
Revenue(TTM)30.73B
Net Income(TTM)1.29B
Analysts81
Price Target161.61 (11.99%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
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)1.06%
PT rev (3m)4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 2.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.24 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)11.17
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)-1.68
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.64
OCFY9.45%
SpS134.21
BVpS88.83
TBVpS57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number120.54
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%
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-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 | 4.07 |
F-Score4
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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-8.61%
EPS Next 2Y12.34%
EPS Next 3Y15.87%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%14.47%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.05%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
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 5Y18.15%
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%
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 19.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.
What is the financial health of NUCOR CORP (NUE) stock?
The financial health rating of NUCOR CORP (NUE) is 5 / 10.