NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NUE • US6703461052

183.23 USD
-5.58 (-2.96%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
181.352 USD
-1.88 (-1.02%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NUE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NUE against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. NUE scores excellent on profitability, 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. Finally NUE also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NUE suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NUE was profitable.
  • NUE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • NUE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years NUE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • NUE has a better Return On Assets (4.73%) than 73.25% of its industry peers.
  • NUE's Return On Equity of 7.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 69.43% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.50%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NUE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.84%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.56%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NUE (5.16%) is better than 67.52% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.90%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NUE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NUE has a Gross Margin (11.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
Industry 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • NUE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • NUE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NUE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • NUE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NUE Yearly Shares OutstandingNUE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
NUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.47 indicates that NUE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • NUE has a Altman-Z score of 4.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NUE outperforms 54.78% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that NUE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.33, NUE is doing worse than 65.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.47
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC10.52%
NUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.77, NUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.32% 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's Quick ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 49.04% of its industry peers.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for NUE have decreased strongly by -12.09% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.09%
EPS 3Y-35.3%
EPS 5Y18.71%
EPS Q2Q%41.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.63%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.74% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • NUE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y55.43%
EPS Next 2Y31.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.51%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y5.31%
Revenue Next 5Y4.27%

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 stable.
NUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NUE.
  • 84.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • NUE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.68.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.15, the valuation of NUE can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NUE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.55
Fwd PE 15.15
NUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than 79.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.41
NUE Per share dataNUE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • 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 20.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y31.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
  • NUE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. NUE pays more dividend than 81.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, NUE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NUE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.39%!
  • 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)6.39%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
NUE Yearly Dividends per shareNUE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 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.
  • The dividend of NUE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.17%
EPS Next 2Y31.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.74%
NUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNUE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 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 (2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 181.352 -1.88 (-1.02%)

183.23

-5.58 (-2.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners76.76%
Inst Owner Change-93.16%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change-0.31%
Market Cap41.93B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts78.18
Price Target188.39 (2.82%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%
Yearly Dividend2.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.39%
DP31.17%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.67%
PT rev (3m)16.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.55
Fwd PE 15.15
P/S 1.32
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 13.24
P/B 2.02
P/tB 3.1
EV/EBITDA 11.41
EPS(TTM)7.78
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)12.09
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)-1.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.84
OCFY7.56%
SpS139.31
BVpS90.75
TBVpS59.13
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number126.04
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 4.47
F-Score6
WACC10.52%
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)-12.09%
EPS 3Y-35.3%
EPS 5Y18.71%
EPS Q2Q%41.8%
EPS Next Y55.43%
EPS Next 2Y31.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.63%
Revenue Next Year9.51%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y5.31%
Revenue Next 5Y4.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.65%
EBIT Next Year47.09%
EBIT Next 3Y25.86%
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 6 / 10 to NUE.


What is the valuation status of NUCOR CORP (NUE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.


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

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for NUCOR CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NUCOR CORP (NUE) is expected to grow by 55.43% in the next year.