NUCOR CORP (NUE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:NUE • US6703461052

168.75 USD
-3.35 (-1.95%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
167.93 USD
-0.82 (-0.49%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This NUE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

NUE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 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 it does not seem to be growing. NUE also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes NUE very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. NUE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • NUE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year NUE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years NUE 4 years were profitable.
  • 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.73%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.93%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.50%, NUE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NUE is significantly above the industry average of 11.01%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.16%, NUE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.88% 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 (7.90%) is better than 62.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NUE has grown nicely.
  • NUE's Gross Margin of 11.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NUE outperforms 41.40% of its industry peers.
  • NUE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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. NUE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NUE is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NUE has less shares outstanding
  • NUE has less shares outstanding than it did 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 4.36 indicates that NUE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of NUE (4.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NUE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of NUE (0.33) is worse than 63.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.36
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC10.37%
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 57.96% 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. NUE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • NUE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.09%.
  • Measured over the past years, NUE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.71% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, NUE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.74% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y55.43%
EPS Next 2Y31.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.57%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
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. NUE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.69 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NUE.
  • NUE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NUE is cheaper than 78.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, NUE is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.96 indicates a correct valuation of NUE.
  • NUE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NUE is cheaper than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NUE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say NUE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.69
Fwd PE 13.96
NUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NUE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.77
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)0.39
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y31.91%
EPS Next 3Y20.74%

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5. NUE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NUE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, NUE pays a better dividend. On top of this NUE pays more dividend than 80.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NUE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of NUE grows each year by 6.39%, 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)6.39%
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 2026 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.
  • NUE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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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NUE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NUCOR CORP

NYSE:NUE (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 167.93 -0.82 (-0.49%)

168.75

-3.35 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners76.76%
Inst Owner Change1.06%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap38.62B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts78.18
Price Target189.07 (12.04%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend2.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.39%
DP31.17%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-31
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)3.17%
PT rev (3m)10.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.69
Fwd PE 13.96
P/S 1.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.19
P/B 1.86
P/tB 2.85
EV/EBITDA 10.77
EPS(TTM)7.78
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)12.09
Fwd EY7.17%
FCF(TTM)-1.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.84
OCFY8.2%
SpS139.31
BVpS90.75
TBVpS59.13
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)1.16
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 4.36
F-Score6
WACC10.37%
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)-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 Year9.57%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
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 3Y27.61%
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.