NUCOR CORP (NUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NUE - US6703461052 - Common Stock
164.6 USD
+6.46 (+4.08%)
Overall NUE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NUE against 155 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
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
The Return On Assets of NUE (4.73%) is better than 72.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NUE (7.93%) is better than 68.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NUE (6.50%) is better than 65.16% of its industry peers.
NUE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.84%. This is above the industry average of 13.15%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
NUE has a better Profit Margin (5.16%) than 68.39% of its industry peers.
NUE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.90%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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 4.22. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NUE's Altman-Z score of 4.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that NUE is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NUE (0.33) is worse than 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC10.15%
2.3 Liquidity
NUE has a Current Ratio of 2.77. This indicates that NUE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NUE has a Current ratio of 2.77. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NUE outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.51, NUE is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.77 | ||
| 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 -32.62%.
NUE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.91% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.66% in the past 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)1.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%14.47%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.45% on average over the next years.
NUE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue Next Year7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.64, NUE is valued on the expensive side.
77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NUE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. NUE is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.23, NUE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.55% 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 | 9.97 |
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 14.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%. 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 2.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NUE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
NUE pays out 31.17% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NUE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.17%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
NYSE:NUE (12/10/2025, 3:41:04 PM)
164.6
+6.46 (+4.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.75%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap37.67B
Revenue(TTM)31.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts80.95
Price Target174.82 (6.21%)
Short Float %1.87%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.08%
DP31.17%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)8.17%
PT rev (3m)11.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.23 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.97 |
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)11.57
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)-1.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.84
OCFY8.41%
SpS139.31
BVpS90.75
TBVpS59.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number121.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.22 |
F-Score6
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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-5.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.33%
EPS Next 3Y14.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%14.47%
Revenue Next Year7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.65%
EBIT Next Year49.62%
EBIT Next 3Y25.23%
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 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 22.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.
What is the financial health of NUCOR CORP (NUE) stock?
The financial health rating of NUCOR CORP (NUE) is 5 / 10.