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Nucor Corporation, a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1958, and its affiliates (“Nucor,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) manufacture steel and steel products. The Company also produces and procures ferrous and non-ferrous materials primarily for use in its steel manufacturing business. Most of the Company’s operating facilities and customers are located in North America. The Company’s operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the Company and others. Nucor is North America’s largest recycler, using scrap steel as the primary raw material in producing steel and steel products. In 2025, we recycled approximately 20 million gross tons of scrap steel. Segments, Principal Products Produced, and Markets and Marketing Nucor reports its results in three segments: steel mills, steel products and raw materials.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 32.5B | 32.5B | 30.7B | 34.7B | 41.5B | 36.5B |
| Net Income | 1.7B | 1.7B | 2.0B | 4.5B | 7.6B | 6.8B |
| EPS | $7.52 | $7.52 | $8.46 | $18.00 | $28.79 | $23.16 |
| Free Cash Flow | -188M | -188M | 806M | 4.9B | 8.1B | 4.6B |
| ROIC | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 23.3% | 38.7% | 41.1% |
| Gross Margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.3% | 22.5% | 30.1% | 30.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.41 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.21 | $2.21 | $2.17 | $2.07 | $2.01 | $1.72 |
| Operating Income | 2.3B | 2.3B | 2.8B | 6.1B | 9.9B | 9.1B |
| Operating Margin | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 17.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% |
| ROE | 8.3% | 8.5% | 10.0% | 21.6% | 41.3% | 48.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | 232M | 232M | 240M | 251M | 264M | 295M |
NUCOR CORP passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
NUCOR CORP trades at 21.7x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 12.7x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 24.1% with a gross margin of 21.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 2.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +19.9%.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a current P/E ratio of 21.7, compared to its historical median P/E of 12.7. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 24.1%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a market capitalization of $44.0B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, NUCOR CORP (NUE) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.16%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.59%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, NUCOR CORP (NUE) appears expensive. The current P/E of 21.7 is 71% above its historical median of 12.7. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 22.2%.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) operates in the Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) industry, within the Materials sector.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) reported annual revenue of $32.5 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a net profit margin of 5.4%. This is a modest margin.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) generated $-188 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $7.52 in its most recent fiscal year.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.5%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a 5-year average gross margin of 21.6%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for NUCOR CORP (NUE), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
NUCOR CORP (NUE) has a book value per share of $90.27, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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