Nucor Corp (NUE) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Infrastructure-led demand drives momentum, but aggressive insider selling and 22x P/E cap upside near historical cyclical peaks.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is Nucor Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Nucor is capitalizing on U.S. infrastructure demand, but the combination of a high P/E relative to historical cycles and zero insider buying warrants caution.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 55/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Nucor Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for NUE
- Infrastructure Stimulus Tailwinds
What speaks against NUE
- Significant Insider Disinvestment
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUE | 22.2x | 1.5x | 11.5x | 14.0% | 6.8% | 1.0% |
| STLD | 24.5x | 1.8x | 15.2x | 14.0% | 7.2% | 2.0% |
| RS | 23.3x | 1.3x | 14.6x | 27.2% | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| CMC | 15.5x | 0.9x | 11.8x | 17.7% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| CLF | n/a | 0.3x | 103.1x | -2.8% | -6.4% | -16.3% |
| HCC | 32.8x | 3.1x | 13.3x | 38.2% | 9.4% | -3.0% |
| Peer median | 23.3x | 1.3x | 14.6x | 17.7% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Nucor Corp (NUE)
Is NUE stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Nucor Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Nucor is capitalizing on U.S. infrastructure demand, but the combination of a high P/E relative to historical cycles and zero insider buying warrants caution. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is NUE stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for NUE is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.