Stock Analysis
Nucor CorporationNUE
P/E 20.16×· 5Y range 3.07–27.28×· top 20% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens)
AnalystsStrong Buy24 analystsP/E 20.2× sits at the 80th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 38% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Financial Health87
- Quality75
Risks
- Valuation42
- Growth25
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 5.4 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Interest coverage 108.0× — debt well covered
What's happening with NUE
Profile
Strong financial health and earnings quality; growth, valuation, moat and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (80th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (2.7%)5/25
- P/S (1.6x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (15.0x)12/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-2.9%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (-28.9%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-24.5%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (61.0%)25/25
- Profitability49/100 · Weak
- ROIC (12.9%)12/25
- ROE (13.8%)12/25
- Net margin (8.0%)13/25
- Operating margin (11.5%)12/25
- Financial Health87/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (5.42)25/25
- Current ratio (2.94)25/25
- Interest coverage (108.0x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 12%)12/25
- Quality75/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.74)25/25
- FCF conversion (55%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.9%)20/25
- Moat43/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (5/10 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (13.0%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 3.6%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 2.9%/yr
- ⚠P/E 20.2× at top 20% of 5-year history
About Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. Show more
The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. The majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs), along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Headquarters: CHARLOTTE, NC · Employees: 33,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)20.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.1x–27.3x · 80th pct
P/FCF76.4xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield2.7%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -1.2%–29.3% · 25th pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)1.60xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.6x–1.8x · 96th pct
EV/EBIT15.0xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 2.6x–20.1x · 80th pct
EV/Sales1.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.76xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.63A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.88%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio22.0%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
49D+ROIC12.9%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE13.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.7%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin8.0%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin11.5%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin15.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin4.4%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin4.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR-2.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-28.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-24.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth61.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-24.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.1%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
87AAltman Z-Score5.42A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.94xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.55xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage108.0xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.7yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.0xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.34xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.38xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
75B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.74A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion54.9%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 64% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability6.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue7.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.98xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Topalian Leon J Filed | Topalian Leon J | Gift | -1800 | |
Behr Allen C Filed | Behr Allen C | Option exercise | -7739 | |
Behr Allen C Filed | Behr Allen C | SellOpen market sale | -2612 | |
Behr Allen C Filed | Behr Allen C | SellOpen market sale | -5127 | |
Behr Allen C Filed | Behr Allen C | Option exercise | +7.7K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Topalian Leon J Filed | Topalian Leon J | Option exercise | -26000 | |
Topalian Leon J Filed | Topalian Leon J | SellOpen market sale | -102 | |
Topalian Leon J Filed | Topalian Leon J | SellOpen market sale | -25898 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
43D+ROIC >12% Years5/10 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)13.0%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor3.6%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$12.71
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$10.89
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$94.17
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$7.03B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.70B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$4.33B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$20.94B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.70xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$57.86B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.88D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NUE is up 0.63% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Nucor Corporation. Altman Z-Score of 5.42 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.74 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -3%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~2.7 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how NUE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all NUE moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Regular | 253.54 | +5.47% | 2.81 |
| Oct 5 | After-hours | 252.06 | +4.85% | 2.52 |
| Sep 18 | Regular | 250.14 | -5.66% | -4.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about NUE
What is the current Nucor Corporation (NUE) stock price?
NUE is trading at $256.29 at the last market close, up 0.63% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks NUE pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is NUE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Nucor Corporation's financial health at 87/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is NUE stock overvalued?
Nucor Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 20.1 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Nucor Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for NUE. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Nucor Corporation operate in?
Nucor Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, within the Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Nucor Corporation do?
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products.
About Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock
Nucor Corporation (NUE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) industry. As of the latest update, Nucor Corporation is trading at $256.29, up 0.63% on the day with a market capitalization of $57.9 billion. The financial health score for NUE is 87/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for NUE stock.
NUE Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial health score: A composite score of 87/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for NUE.
- Sector peers: Compare NUE against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is NUE a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Nucor Corporation (NUE) as an investment. The financial health score of 87/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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