(NUE) Nucor - Ratings and Ratios
Steel, Steel Products, Raw Materials, Iron, Beams
NUE EPS (Earnings per Share)
NUE Revenue
Description: NUE Nucor
Nucor Corporation is a leading steel production company in the United States, operating through three main segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The companys diversified product portfolio includes a wide range of steel products, such as sheet steel, plate steel, and structural steel products, as well as raw materials like direct reduced iron (DRI) and ferrous scrap metal.
From a business perspective, Nucors integrated operations enable the company to manage its supply chain effectively, with the Raw Materials segment providing a significant portion of the inputs required by the Steel Mills segment. This vertical integration can help reduce costs and increase profitability. Additionally, Nucors product offerings cater to various industries, including construction, automotive, and energy, which can provide a natural hedge against demand fluctuations.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate Nucors performance include: - Revenue growth rate: To assess the companys ability to expand its top line. - EBITDA margin: To evaluate Nucors operational profitability and ability to generate cash. - Capacity utilization rate: To gauge the companys efficiency in utilizing its production assets. - Debt-to-equity ratio: To assess Nucors leverage and financial flexibility. - Return on capital employed (ROCE): To evaluate the companys ability to generate returns on its invested capital.
Nucors competitive position in the steel industry is also worth considering. The companys focus on innovation, cost management, and customer service has enabled it to maintain a strong market position. Furthermore, Nucors commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship can be a key differentiator, as the steel industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint.
NUE Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 32,445m |
| Sub-Industry | Steel |
| IPO / Inception | 1983-09-01 |
NUE Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 21.9% |
| Fundamental | 43.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 68.4% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -14.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
NUE Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.98% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 6.08% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 6.10% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.7% |
NUE Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 70.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -20.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 65.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 9.70% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.20 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.58 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.42 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.982 |
| Volatility | 31.53% |
| Current Volume | 2036.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1202.3k |
| Stop Loss | 138.3 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -0.27 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (1.30b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.85b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -7.30pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 24.58% (prev 28.73%; Δ -4.15pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 3.13b > Net Income 1.30b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (4.93b) to EBITDA (3.62b) ratio: 1.36 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.83 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (230.8m) change vs 12m ago -3.81% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 10.43% (prev 18.45%; Δ -8.02pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 90.07% (prev 95.64%; Δ -5.57pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 10.02 (EBITDA TTM 3.62b / Interest Expense TTM 217.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 7.35
| (A) 0.22 = (Total Current Assets 11.72b - Total Current Liabilities 4.15b) / Total Assets 34.22b |
| (B) 0.90 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 30.77b / Total Assets 34.22b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 0.90 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.06 = EBIT TTM 2.18b / Avg Total Assets 34.20b |
| (D) 2.42 = Book Value of Equity 30.76b / Total Liabilities 12.72b |
| Total Rating: 7.35 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 43.75
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.16% = 1.08 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.62% = 0.65 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.34 = 2.44 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.90 = 0.20 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -1.69)% = -2.11 |
| 7. RoE 6.38% = 0.53 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -72.57% = -5.44 |
| 9. EPS Trend -81.96% = -4.10 |
What is the price of NUE shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.35%, over one month by -1.19%, over three months by +17.97% and over the past year by +1.70%.
Is Nucor a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NUE is around 137.72 USD . This means that NUE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.65%.
Is NUE a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 5
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NUE price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 159.8 | 11.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 159.8 | 11.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 152.9 | 7% |
Last update: 2025-09-15 04:41
NUE Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.95b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 25.3315
P/E Forward = 12.3457
P/S = 1.0532
P/B = 1.5913
P/EG = 0.75
Beta = 1.772
Revenue TTM = 30.81b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.18b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.62b USD
Long Term Debt = 6.69b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 189.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 6.88b USD (Calculated: Short Term 189.0m + Long Term 6.69b)
Net Debt = 4.93b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 37.38b USD (32.44b + Debt 6.88b - CCE 1.95b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.02 (Ebit TTM 2.18b / Interest Expense TTM 217.7m)
FCF Yield = 2.16% (FCF TTM 806.0m / Enterprise Value 37.38b)
FCF Margin = 2.62% (FCF TTM 806.0m / Revenue TTM 30.81b)
Net Margin = 4.21% (Net Income TTM 1.30b / Revenue TTM 30.81b)
Gross Margin = 10.43% ((Revenue TTM 30.81b - Cost of Revenue TTM 27.59b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.22 (Enterprise Value 37.38b / Book Value Of Equity 30.76b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.71% (Interest Expense 49.0m / Debt 6.88b)
Taxrate = 20.09% (583.0m / 2.90b)
NOPAT = 1.74b (EBIT 2.18b * (1 - 20.09%))
Current Ratio = 2.83 (Total Current Assets 11.72b / Total Current Liabilities 4.15b)
Debt / Equity = 0.34 (Debt 6.88b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 20.39b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.90 (Net Debt 4.93b / EBITDA 3.62b)
Debt / FCF = 8.54 (Debt 6.88b / FCF TTM 806.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 20.31b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.79% (Net Income 1.30b, Total Assets 34.22b )
RoE = 6.38% (Net Income TTM 1.30b / Total Stockholder Equity 20.31b)
RoCE = 8.08% (Ebit 2.18b / (Equity 20.31b + L.T.Debt 6.69b))
RoIC = 6.35% (NOPAT 1.74b / Invested Capital 27.42b)
WACC = 8.04% (E(32.44b)/V(39.33b) * Re(9.63%)) + (D(6.88b)/V(39.33b) * Rd(0.71%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -1.06%
Discount Rate = 9.63% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.64% ; FCFE base≈1.80b ; Y1≈1.18b ; Y5≈541.7m
Fair Price DCF = 36.38 (DCF Value 8.35b / Shares Outstanding 229.5m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -81.96 | EPS CAGR: -28.34% | SUE: -0.39 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -72.57 | Revenue CAGR: -7.57% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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