NUE vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | NUE | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.63 | 0.84 | -0.21 |
| Growth | 0.50 | 0.84 | -0.34 |
| Value | 0.24 | 0.78 | -0.54 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +10.1% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +21.3% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $19.14 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect NUE to earn is materially higher (+21.3%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Nucor Corporation (NUE): score, valuation & FAQ
Nucor Corporation (NUE) is a Steel company that scores 42.5 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a below-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are Rev (B+), while PEG (D) rate weaker. On valuation, NUE sits about 312% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 42% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is NUE a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores NUE 42.5 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a below-average reading. That is driven by Rev (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of Nucor Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does NUE score 42.5 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). NUE earns its highest marks on Rev (B+), and is held back by PEG (D). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is NUE overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $243.63, NUE sits about 312% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 42% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 19.5x P/E (graded B). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in NUE?
The steel sector’s cyclicality looms large; a slowdown in construction would crush demand for Nucor’s sheet and rebar products, and the stock’s high beta of 1.89 amplifies any market pull‑back. Moreover, a PEG of 5.21 signals that the current 19.2 P/E is pricing in growth far beyond the 17.2% revenue pace, leaving little cushion if margins compress. A sustained dip in steel prices or a rise in raw‑material costs would trigger a sharp re‑rating and invalidate the bull case.
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