Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Nucor Corp (NUE) - $163.11 as of 1/2/2026 1:35:05 PM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
50 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for NUE
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for NUE
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for NUE
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for NUE
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for NUE (50 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for NUE
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | NUE |
| Company Name | Nucor Corp |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Nucor Corporation (NUE), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, stands as the foremost steel producer in the United States and a leader in sustainable steel manufacturing. The company is the largest recycler of steel in North America, utilizing cutting-edge electric arc furnace technology throughout its expansive network of mini-mills, which significantly reduces its carbon emissions. Offering a broad portfolio of products such as rebar, beams, and sheet steel, Nucor caters to various industries, reinforcing its influential position in the global steel market. With strong financial performance and a focus on strategic growth initiatives, Nucor is dedicated to delivering substantial investor returns while emphasizing environmental stewardship in its operations. |
| Sector Name | BASIC MATERIALS |
| Industry Name | STEEL |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 1/26/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 163.11 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 107.86 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/2/2026 1:35:05 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,495,756 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,453,356 |
| 52-Week High | 167.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 96.46 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 69.10% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 26.12 |
| Sector PE | 29.57 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 11.93 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 16.82 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 26.73 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 37.67 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.77 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 9.70 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 90.75 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.82 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.14 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.30 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.18 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.51 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.07 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 10 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 228,859,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 37,329,191,490 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/31/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.5500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.21 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.24 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.84% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.33% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.54% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.88% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 31.04% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 150.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -55.20% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 7.12 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 5.90 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 8.41 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,653,032,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 2,027,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 4,524,801,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 14.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 6.35% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 10.40% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,221,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 3,558,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 6,383,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -4,465,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,934,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 5,492,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 6,459,984,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 6,686,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.79 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.76 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 20,294,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 20,940,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 20,770,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -330,773,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -1.45 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 806,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 4,898,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.46 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.86 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 143.07 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/3/2026 4:40:12 AM EST |