Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Stock Score Summary

Nucor Corporation (NUE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Nucor is the premier North American steelmaker, operating highly efficient Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) that deliver superior ROIC and a flexible cost structure. As US manufacturing nearshores and the domestic power grid undergoes a massive rebuild, Nucor's structural demand is highly insulated. It possesses an un-copyable domestic logistics moat and shares scale economics with customers through reliable, low-carbon domestic supply, making it a perfect cross-section of the Buffett, Sleep, and Druckenmiller lenses.

Nucor Corporation is the largest and most diversified steel producer in North America, primarily operating highly efficient electric arc furnaces (mini-mills) to produce a broad range of steel products. Its competitive advantage stems from a flexible, low-cost production model, which is less capital-intensive and more environmentally friendly than traditional integrated mills. This operational efficiency and diversified product portfolio across multiple end-markets provide a resilient and leading position in the steel industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$254.28
Market Cap$56.8B
P/E (TTM)26.05
P/E (Forward)16.62
Price/Book2.86
Return on Equity12.3%
Return on Invested Capital8.8%
Debt/Equity31.59
Gross Margin14.1%
Operating Margin11.8%
Revenue Growth21.3%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$-384M

Nucor Corporation operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nucor Corporation’s (NUE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Nucor Corporation (NUE) is 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (34), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Nucor Corporation have an economic moat?
Nucor Corporation (NUE) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Nucor Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Nucor Corporation (NUE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 91/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Nucor Corporation in?
Nucor Corporation (NUE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (United States).