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Nucor Corp.
NUEMaterialsGenerated Jul 5, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC
NUE (Nucor Corp.) analytical snapshot. Return on equity 22.30%, ROA 12.80%, ROIC 0.00%. Net income down ▼ +40.5% YoY. Debt/equity 0.20, current ratio 2.90, net debt $2.13B. Market cap $50.27B at $220.75 per share. Trailing P/E 12.26, P/S 2.01, P/B 2.34. Graham number $195.32 (trades above intrinsic). Risk: Low. Macro: Risk-on · Supportive. Composite analytical score 5 (data confidence 82%). Descriptive analytics from public filings — not investment advice.
Free SEC analysis
— computed from SEC filings, free to readFundamentals
Return on equity 22.30%, ROA 12.80%, ROIC 0.00%. Net income down ▼ +40.5% YoY. Debt/equity 0.20, current ratio 2.90, net debt $2.13B.
- Return on equity 22.30%, ROA 12.80%, ROIC 0.00%.
- Net income down ▼ +40.5% YoY.
- Debt/equity 0.20, current ratio 2.90, net debt $2.13B.
| FY | Revenue | Rev YoY | Gross% | Op% | Net% | FCF | ROE% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9.08 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.02 |
| 2018 | $25.07B | — | 3.03 | 0.00 | 3.18 | $1.15B | 9.11 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $606.8M | 13.47 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.41B | 22.79 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.33B | 11.78 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | $1.15B | 5.15 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | $4.61B | 37.08 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | $8.12B | 36.33 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | $4.90B | 22.30 |
| Quarter end | Revenue | YoY | QoQ | Net margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2023 | $8.78B | — | — | 42.61% |
| Mar 30, 2024 | $8.14B | — | -7.3% | 10.38% |
| Jun 29, 2024 | $16.21B | — | +99.3% | 9.19% |
| Jun 29, 2024 | $8.08B | — | -50.2% | 18.45% |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $23.66B | — | +192.9% | 7.35% |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $7.44B | — | -68.5% | 23.37% |
Filings & Ownership
Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 25, 2026. Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed May 13, 2026. 8 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Latest annual report (10-K) filed Feb 25, 2026.
- Latest quarterly report (10-Q) filed May 13, 2026.
- 8 recent 8-K material-event filings in the index.
- Recent insider Form 4s: 0 buy vs 4 sell transactions — net selling $6.1M.
- ~10,000+ recent 13F-HR filings reference Nucor Corp.; broad institutional reporting.
- Recent filers include MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP, CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd., MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP.
| Filer | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | 13F-HR | Nov 14, 2014 |
| CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. | 13F-HR | Aug 15, 2013 |
| MARATHON ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | 13F-HR | Aug 14, 2014 |
| CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. | 13F-HR | May 9, 2013 |
| PASSPORT MANAGEMENT LLC | 13F-HR | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Insider | Date | Net | Buys/Sells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollatz John J | Jun 4, 2026 | -$2.7M | 0/2 |
| QUERY KENNETH REX | Jun 3, 2026 | -$3.4M | 0/2 |
| Date | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 8-K | 8-K |
SEC Filing Deep-Analysis
5 risk signal(s), 1 positive signal(s), 3 watch item(s) detected from XBRL filing diff analysis. Free cash flow declined despite stable or rising capex, indicating the cash burn is operational rather than investment-driven. This is a structural concern — cost reduction or asset sales may be needed to restore FCF.
- Free cash flow deteriorating: FCF declined +39.7% YoY (from $8.12B to $4.90B). With OCF at $7.11B and capex at $2.21B, cash generation capacity is weakening — monitor for dividend/buyback sustainability.
- NEW: Going concern doubt in latest filing: The term "going concern" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 14 filing(s).
- Material weakness in internal controls: The term "material weakness" appears in 20 recent filing(s) (vs 2 in the prior period). This risk language is ongoing.
- NEW: Substantial doubt about ability to continue in latest filing: The term "substantial doubt" "ability to continue" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 10 filing(s).
- NEW: Restatement of financial statements in latest filing: The term "restate" "financial statements" appears in recent 10-K/10-Q filings but was NOT present in the prior 24-month period. This is a new risk disclosure that warrants attention. Found in 3 filing(s).
- Operating cash flow exceeds net income: OCF is 1.57x net income, indicating high earnings quality — cash conversion is strong and accruals are not inflating reported profits.
- Endogenous analysis: Free cash flow declined despite stable or rising capex, indicating the cash burn is operational rather than investment-driven. This is a structural concern — cost reduction or asset sales may be needed to restore FCF.
- Endogenous analysis: The combination of explicit "going concern" language in the filing with deteriorating cash flow or rising leverage is a severe warning signal — the company's own auditors have flagged doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern.
- 2 new XBRL disclosure(s) in latest filing — expanding reporting scope.
- 20 disclosure(s) dropped from prior year — reduced reporting granularity.
- 6 new risk-language term(s) detected in filing text: Going concern doubt, Substantial doubt about ability to continue, Restatement of financial statements, Impairment charge, Restructuring, Off-balance sheet arrangements.
- Ongoing high-severity risk language: Material weakness in internal controls.
| Metric | Prior year | Latest year | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | $25.07B | — | — |
| Gross profit | $3.46B | $2.00B | $-1.46B | -42.2% |
| Net income | $7.61B | $4.53B | $-3.08B | -40.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $10.07B | $7.11B | $-2.96B | -29.4% |
| Capex | $1.95B | $2.21B | $266.0M | +13.7% |
| Total assets | $32.48B | $35.34B | $2.86B | +8.8% |
| Total liabilities | $13.22B | $12.52B | $-694.0M | -5.3% |
| Long-term debt | $4.38B | $4.36B | $-16.3M | -0.4% |
| Cash & equivalents | $6.38B | $3.56B | $-2.83B | -44.3% |
| Stockholders equity | $20.94B | $20.29B | $-646.0M | -3.1% |
| Inventory | $5.58B | $5.11B | $-472.0M | -8.5% |
| Accounts receivable | $2.95B | $2.67B | $-278.0M | -9.4% |
| SG&A expense | $2.00B | $1.58B | $-412.0M | -20.6% |
| Interest expense | $219.0M | $246.0M | $27.0M | +12.3% |
| Type | Concepts |
|---|---|
| Added | NumberOfReportableSegments, ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber |
| Removed | AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition, AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent, CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare, CommonStockSharesAuthorized, CommonStockSharesIssued, ContractWithCustomerLiabilityRevenueRecognized, CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit, CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Term | Severity | Recent | Prior | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Going concern doubt | high | 14 | 0 | NEW |
| Material weakness in internal controls | high | 20 | 2 | Ongoing |
| Substantial doubt about ability to continue | high | 10 | 0 | NEW |
| Restatement of financial statements | high | 3 | 0 | NEW |
| Impairment charge | medium | 55 | 0 | NEW |
| Restructuring | medium | 10 | 0 | NEW |
| Off-balance sheet arrangements | medium | 39 | 0 | NEW |
| Related party transactions | low | 5 | 0 | NEW |
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- ProValuationMarket cap $50.27B at $220.75 per share.
- ProPrice & TechnicalsPrice $220.75 — uptrend (above 200-DMA); 1-month momentum negative.
- ProMacro & RatesMarket regime: Risk-on · Supportive.
- ProRisk ScorecardComposite risk: Low.
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Macro exposure
Cyclical / growth · High sensitivityMacro regime: Risk-on · Supportive. Nucor Corp. is a cyclical / growth name (high macro sensitivity) — risk appetite favors cyclical/growth names.
Analytical read
deterministic previewReturn on equity **22.30%**, ROA 12.80%, ROIC 0.00%..
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