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Nucor Corp(NUE) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward33Low
Risk58Medium-High
75%Data
Revenue growing 23% YoY
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:56.83Bn
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Reward Rating
33
Low
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 5% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
58
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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New listing — limited trading history
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $282.81.

What is Nucor Corp?

Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products.

NUE · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

NUE has limited near-term tailwinds — growth and profitability weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

NUE · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 3

  • Growth20/100

    Rev -7.8% CAGR · earnings -38.8%

  • Profitability20/100

    5% net margin · 15% ROE

  • Volatility20/100

    Weak vs peers

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Nucor Corp?

Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The company operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 56.83B, and a P/E ratio of 20.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Low (33)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySteel
Market Cap56.83B
P/E Ratio20.008
Dividend Yield0.88%
Beta1.892
Insider Activity
12M windowBearish
Shares soldShares bought
0-3months
0
0
3-6months
0
0
6-9months
634,351 shares
$6.2M
0
9-12months
318,045 shares
$2.7M
0
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