NUE
Nucor
$244.93
▲ 0.5%Updated Today 7:15 PM ET
▲ Up 93.2% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$55.53B
P/E
24.06x
Forward P/E (est.)
17.18x
ROE
11.2%
Revenue Growth
12.3%
EPS Growth
79.2%
Profit Margin
6.8%
FCF Yield
10.0%
Debt / Equity
0.34x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
2.9x
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
66/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what NUE's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. NUE trades near $244.93, above its 50-day average ($229.92) and 200-day average ($177.06). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 45 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. NUE's is $9.07 (~3.7% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month NUE found buyers near $224.22 (support) and sellers near $270.90 (resistance); its 52-week range is $122.82–$270.90. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 3.0× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Nucor (NUE) is a large-cap company in the Steel industry, part of the Materials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $55.53B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $32.49B in revenue and $1.74B in net profit.
Our model rates NUE Favorable (66/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
-2.9%
Revenue moved from $36.48B in 2021 to $32.49B in 2025, a -2.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 12.3% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.
Gross Margin
14.0%
Operating Margin
10.1%
Net Margin
5.4%
ROE
11.2%
Nucor keeps about 6.8% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 14.0% gross margin and 10.1% operating margin. Return on equity is 11.2%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.
Total Debt
$4.36B
Net Debt
$2.13B
Net Debt / EBITDA
—
Debt / Equity
0.34x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.3x, with a current ratio of 2.9x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns. It carries roughly $4.36B of total debt against $2.23B of cash.
Operating CF
$3.23B
Free Cash Flow
-$188.00M
FCF Margin
-0.6%
In the latest year Nucor produced about $3.23B of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 10.0% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
24.06x
P/S
1.83x
P/B
1.68x
EV / EBITDA
—
NUE trades at 24.1x trailing earnings (about 17.2x on estimated forward earnings), 1.8x sales, and 1.7x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How NUE stacks up against its Materials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Materials sector (26 S&P 500 companies), NUE ranks #4 of 26 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (24.1x P/E vs. 27.7x median) with a lower return on equity (11.2% vs. 14.1%) and faster revenue growth (12.3% vs. 4.9%).
P/E vs sector
24.1x
median 27.7x
ROE vs sector
11.2%
median 14.1%
Growth vs sector
12.3%
median 4.9%
Sector rank
#4
of 26 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Materials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 26 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$176.02 – $301.74
vs. $244.93 today · expected CAGR -6% – 4%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $36.39B | $40.76B | $45.65B | $51.13B | $57.27B |
| Net income | $1.82B | $2.04B | $2.28B | $2.56B | $2.86B |
| EPS | $7.99 | $8.95 | $10.02 | $11.23 | $12.57 |
| Share price (low) | $111.86 | $125.28 | $140.32 | $157.16 | $176.02 |
| Share price (high) | $191.76 | $214.77 | $240.55 | $269.41 | $301.74 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -54% / -22% | -28% / -6% | -17% / -1% | -11% / 2% | -6% / 4% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for NUE:
- Revenue is growing 12.3% a year, a sign of real demand.
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~10.0%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.3x) lowers risk.
- Our model's overall read is Favorable (66/100).
The case against NUE:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Nucor is a large-cap materials business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 24.1x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (66/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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