Nucor Corporation (NUE) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Steel
EV/EBITDA
↑
14.59
↑+141% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.05
30Y Low3.2·High42.3
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 13.74
30Y Low4.3·High54.3
P/B Ratio
↓
2.54
↑+41% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.81
30Y Low1.3·High3.3
ROE
↓
8.0%
↑-71% vs avg
5yr avg: 27.3%
30Y Low-4%·High53%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.72
↑+60% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.08
30Y Low0.2·High8.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
NUE Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Nucor Corporation trades at 32.4x earnings, 197% above its 5-year average of 10.9x, sitting at the 83rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 37%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $55.5B | $37.7B | $27.8B | $43.6B | $34.7B | $33.5B | $16.1B | $17.2B | $16.4B | $20.4B | $19.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $60.4B | $42.5B | $31.2B | $44.0B | $37.1B | $36.8B | $18.8B | $20.0B | $19.3B | $23.2B | $21.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 32.42 | 21.69 | 13.80 | 9.67 | 4.58 | 4.93 | 22.54 | 13.59 | 6.95 | 15.51 | 24.00 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.71 | 1.16 | 0.91 | 1.26 | 0.84 | 0.92 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 1.01 | 1.17 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.54 | 1.70 | 1.30 | 1.97 | 1.77 | 2.29 | 1.44 | 1.59 | 1.61 | 2.24 | 2.31 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 34.54 | 8.90 | 4.27 | 7.27 | 13.98 | 12.91 | 11.63 | 33.61 | 16.62 |
| P/OCF | 17.17 | 11.65 | 7.00 | 6.13 | 3.44 | 5.38 | 5.98 | 6.12 | 6.85 | 19.33 | 10.88 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
NUE EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Nucor Corporation's enterprise value stands at 14.6x EBITDA, 141% above its 5-year average of 6.1x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 33% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.31 | 1.02 | 1.27 | 0.89 | 1.01 | 0.94 | 0.89 | 0.77 | 1.15 | 1.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.59 | 10.27 | 7.20 | 5.95 | 3.21 | 3.61 | 10.53 | 7.42 | 4.65 | 8.91 | 10.09 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.72 | 16.19 | 9.98 | 6.76 | 3.53 | 3.93 | 18.79 | 10.31 | 5.69 | 12.00 | 14.43 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 38.74 | 8.99 | 4.57 | 7.99 | 16.32 | 15.05 | 13.68 | 38.30 | 18.64 |
NUE Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Nucor Corporation earns an operating margin of 8.2%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 17.9% to 8.2% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 8.0% is modest. ROIC of 7.7% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.3% | 22.5% | 30.1% | 30.2% | 11.1% | 11.9% | 17.1% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Operating Margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 17.9% | 25.3% | 25.5% | — | 8.7% | 13.7% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 13.0% | 18.3% | 18.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 21.7% | 44.5% | 52.9% | 6.6% | 12.1% | 24.5% | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| ROA | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.9% | 13.3% | 26.1% | 29.7% | 3.8% | 7.0% | 14.0% | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| ROIC | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 21.0% | 39.5% | 43.9% | — | 11.0% | 20.6% | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| ROCE | 8.9% | 8.9% | 10.0% | 21.2% | 43.0% | 48.8% | — | 12.7% | 24.4% | 14.6% | 11.1% |
NUE Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Nucor Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.7x, which is manageable (29% below the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $4.9B ($7.1B total debt minus $2.3B cash). Interest coverage of 44.5x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.53 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.60 | 0.92 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 2.99 | 1.62 | 1.03 | 1.45 | 2.06 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.17 | 1.17 | 0.78 | 0.06 | 0.21 | 0.33 | 1.51 | 1.05 | 0.70 | 1.09 | 1.09 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 4.21 | 0.09 | 0.30 | 0.72 | 2.34 | 2.14 | 2.05 | 4.69 | 2.02 |
| Interest Coverage | 44.53 | 44.53 | 13.73 | 26.50 | 47.99 | 57.41 | 6.01 | 12.06 | 21.03 | 10.34 | 8.17 |
NUE Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Nucor Corporation's current ratio of 2.94x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.57x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 3.57x to 2.94x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.51 | 3.57 | 3.39 | 2.48 | 3.61 | 3.34 | 3.08 | 2.42 | 2.72 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.48 | 2.35 | 2.13 | 1.32 | 2.25 | 1.78 | 1.45 | 1.19 | 1.68 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.83 | 1.55 | 1.12 | 0.51 | 1.16 | 0.74 | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.92 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.98 | 1.28 | 1.41 | 1.00 | 1.23 | 1.40 | 1.28 | 1.06 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.24 | 5.24 | 5.22 | 4.82 | 5.32 | 4.24 | 5.02 | 5.18 | 4.56 | 5.11 | 5.72 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 34.88 | 31.77 | 31.05 | 31.57 | 38.56 | 41.66 | 34.90 | 36.48 | 36.56 | 36.74 |
NUE Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Nucor Corporation returns 2.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.9% dividend yield and 1.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 29.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.4% | 29.4% | 25.8% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 7.1% | 68.1% | 38.7% | 20.6% | 36.8% | 60.4% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.1% | 4.6% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 21.8% | 20.3% | 4.4% | 7.4% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 2.9% | 11.2% | 23.4% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 1.9% | 8.0% | 3.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 1.7% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 9.5% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $231M | $239M | $250M | $263M | $293M | $303M | $306M | $317M | $321M | $320M |
Peer Comparison
Compare NUE with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NUEYou | $56B | 32.4 | 14.6 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 STLD | $36B | 31.3 | 19.6 | 72.2 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.1 |
 CLF | $7B | -4.1 | — | — | -4.6% | -7.5% | -22.4% | -7.5% | — |
 CMC | $8B | 97.8 | 10.4 | 25.7 | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 8.5% | 1.7 |
 RS | $20B | 28.4 | 16.9 | 40.3 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
 ATI | $28B | 70.6 | 35.8 | 82.6 | 21.8% | 13.8% | 20.9% | 14.5% | 2.4 |
 TS | $31B | 15.4 | 10.5 | 15.5 | 34.4% | 19.1% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 0.2 |
 ZEUS | $533M | 24.3 | 10.6 | 127.1 | 23.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.0 |
 SXC | $733M | -16.6 | 6.0 | 17.3 | 7.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 4.3% | 3.1 |
 CAT | $459B | 52.4 | 36.5 | 44.6 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
 VMC | $39B | 37.3 | 19.1 | 34.6 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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NUE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NUE stock.
What is Nucor Corporation's P/E ratio?
Nucor Corporation's current P/E ratio is 32.4x. The historical average is 21.6x. This places it at the 83th percentile of its historical range.
What is Nucor Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Nucor Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 14.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.7x.
What is Nucor Corporation's ROE?
Nucor Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 8.0%. The historical average is 15.9%.
Is NUE stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Nucor Corporation is trading at a P/E of 32.4x. This is at the 83th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Nucor Corporation's dividend yield?
Nucor Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.91% with a payout ratio of 29.4%.
What are Nucor Corporation's profit margins?
Nucor Corporation has 11.9% gross margin and 8.2% operating margin.
How much debt does Nucor Corporation have?
Nucor Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.