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Nucor Corp (NUE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/02/2025: NUE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $146.6
1 Year Target Price $146.6
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.89% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 30.95B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.65 | 1Y Target Price 146.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.65 | 1Y Target Price 146.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 1.69 | 52 Weeks Range 97.18 - 168.24 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 97.18 - 168.24 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.70% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.67 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 4.4% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.65 | Forward PE 16.84 | Enterprise Value 33710420547 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02 |
Enterprise Value 33710420547 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.35 | Shares Outstanding 230751008 | Shares Floating 229001417 |
Shares Outstanding 230751008 | Shares Floating 229001417 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.44 | Percent Institutions 76.86 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Nucor Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Nucor Corporation was founded in 1905 as Reo Motor Car Company. It transitioned to steel production in the 1950s and was renamed Nucor in 1972. Nucor pioneered the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology and is now the largest steel producer in the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Steel Mills: Produces carbon and alloy steel in bar, sheet, beam, plate, and structural forms; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; steel fasteners; metal building systems; and insulated metal panels.
- Steel Products: Manufactures steel joists, steel deck, metal building systems, piling products, and steel fasteners.
- Raw Materials: Processes ferrous and nonferrous metals; brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, and direct reduced iron; and supplies ferro-alloys.
Leadership and Structure
Leon Topalian serves as the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Nucor operates with a decentralized management structure, empowering individual divisions and teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Hot-rolled steel: This is a key steel mill product. Nucor has a significant market share in this sector, competing with companies like U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs. Revenue generation not explicitly stated.
- Cold-finished steel: Cold-finished steel bars offer higher precision and strength. Market share data is not readily available, but Nucor competes with companies such as TimkenSteel. Revenue generation not explicitly stated.
- Steel Joists: Nucor is the largest supplier of steel joists and joist girders in North America. Key competitors are Canam Group and Vulcraft. Revenue generation not explicitly stated.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel industry is cyclical and influenced by factors such as global economic conditions, construction activity, automotive production, and infrastructure spending. It is also subject to trade policies and raw material prices.
Positioning
Nucor is the largest steel producer in the United States and a leading recycler of scrap steel. Its competitive advantages include its EAF technology, low-cost operations, and decentralized management structure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global steel market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD. Nucor's market share is a fraction of this total, and its position is strong in North America with significant potential for expansion and product diversification.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost production
- Recycling Expertise
- Decentralized management
- Strong balance sheet
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical market conditions
- Reliance on scrap steel availability
- Vulnerability to global trade policies
Opportunities
- Infrastructure spending initiatives
- Growth in renewable energy infrastructure (wind and solar)
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of innovative steel products
- Acquisitions to increase market share
Threats
- Increased competition from foreign steel producers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Economic downturns
- Changes in trade regulations
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- X
- MT
- STLD
Competitive Landscape
Nucor's competitive advantages include its low-cost production, efficient recycling processes, and decentralized management. It faces competition from both domestic and foreign steel producers. U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal are the next closest competitors but Nucor continues to invest for growth
Major Acquisitions
Summit Materials' aggregates business in Kansas City
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 195
- Strategic Rationale: This acquisition enhances Nucor's raw material capabilities and vertically integrates its operations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Nucor's growth has been driven by organic expansion, acquisitions, and technological innovation. Example: Revenue has grown at an average rate of 5% per year over the past decade.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth for Nucor, driven by infrastructure spending and demand for steel. Example: Analysts project revenue growth of 3% per year over the next five years.
Recent Initiatives: Nucor has been investing in new steel mills and expanding its product portfolio. Nucor also is expanding and acquiring smaller steel supply companies.
Summary
Nucor is a strong company, holding a leading position in the US steel industry. Its low-cost production model, recycling efficiency, and decentralized structure work well. Nucor should monitor raw material price volatility and changes in trade policy to sustain its competitive edge.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Nucor Corporation Investor Relations
- MarketWatch
- Yahoo Finance
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on your own due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Nucor Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1983-09-01 | President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Leon J. Topalian | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 32700 | Website https://www.nucor.com |
Full time employees 32700 | Website https://www.nucor.com | ||
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 Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling structural steel products; and bar steel products, such as blooms, billets, concrete reinforcing and merchant bars, and engineered special bar quality products. It also engages in the steel trading and rebar distribution businesses. This segment sells its products to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Steel Products segment offers steel joists and joist girders, steel decks, and galvanized torque tubes for used in solar arrays, hollow structural section steel tubing, electrical conduit, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, steel grating and expanded metal, wire and wire mesh, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, steel racking, overhead doors, and utility towers and structures for communications and energy transmission. This segment is also involved in the piling distribution business. The Raw Materials segment produces direct reduced iron (DRI); brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, and DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal; and engages in the natural gas production and industrial gas business. This segment sells its ferrous scrap to electric arc furnace steel mills and foundries for manufacturing process; and nonferrous scrap metal to aluminum can producers, secondary aluminum smelters, steel mills and other processors, and consumers of various nonferrous metals. Nucor Corporation was founded in 1905 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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