NUCOR CORP (NUE)

US6703461052 - Common Stock

149.46  +1.29 (+0.87%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NUE. NUE was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. NUE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NUE has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.

1.2 Ratios

NUE has a Return On Assets of 7.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NUE outperforms 80.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.29%, NUE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.69%, NUE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NUE is significantly above the industry average of 8.31%.
The 3 year average ROIC (26.80%) for NUE is well above the current ROIC(9.69%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.32%
ROE 12.29%
ROIC 9.69%
ROA(3y)20.8%
ROA(5y)14.57%
ROE(3y)37.05%
ROE(5y)26%
ROIC(3y)26.8%
ROIC(5y)19.48%

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.02%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of NUE (11.53%) is better than 68.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
NUE has a Gross Margin (15.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NUE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.53%
PM (TTM) 8.02%
GM 15.52%
OM growth 3Y30.38%
OM growth 5Y5.64%
PM growth 3Y53.94%
PM growth 5Y6.72%
GM growth 3Y26.47%
GM growth 5Y5.75%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NUE is creating 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.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.28 indicates that NUE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NUE (4.28) is better than 66.24% of its industry peers.
NUE has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.96. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NUE would need 3.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NUE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.96) than 73.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that NUE is not too dependend on debt financing.
NUE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 62.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 3.96
Altman-Z 4.28
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC10.57%

2.3 Liquidity

NUE has a Current Ratio of 2.59. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NUE's Current ratio of 2.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 53.50% of its industry peers.
NUE has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that NUE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NUE has a Quick ratio (1.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.61

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NUE have decreased strongly by -45.28% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for NUE has decreased by -12.23% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.28%
EPS 3Y76%
EPS 5Y18.68%
EPS Q2Q%-67.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.23%
Revenue growth 3Y19.9%
Revenue growth 5Y6.73%
Sales Q2Q%-15.17%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -12.09% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-51.79%
EPS Next 2Y-27.51%
EPS Next 3Y-12.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.61%
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.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.85, NUE is valued correctly.
NUE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NUE is cheaper than 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
NUE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.65.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.81, NUE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say NUE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.85
Fwd PE 15.81

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NUE is cheaper than 75.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NUE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NUE is cheaper than 78.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.01
EV/EBITDA 7.32

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of NUE may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as NUE's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y-27.51%
EPS Next 3Y-12.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NUE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.98.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, NUE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.48%

5.2 History

The dividend of NUE has a limited annual growth rate of 5.86%.
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)5.86%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years33

5.3 Sustainability

20.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NUE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP20.68%
EPS Next 2Y-27.51%
EPS Next 3Y-12.09%

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NUCOR CORP

NYSE:NUE (11/21/2024, 12:37:02 PM)

149.46

+1.29 (+0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Market Cap35.09B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.85
Fwd PE 15.81
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PEG (5Y)0.74
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.32%
ROE 12.29%
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ROICexgc
OM 11.53%
PM (TTM) 8.02%
GM 15.52%
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Asset Turnover0.91
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Debt/Equity 0.29
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Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.61
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.28%
EPS 3Y76%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y-51.79%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.23%
Revenue growth 3Y19.9%
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