NUE Nucor PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The price-to-earnings ratio for Nucor stock stands at 26.12 as of Nov 5, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $5.56 and stock price of $145.25. An increase of 46% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 17.8 of the last 4 quarters.
NUE PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Nucor has been 22.48. The current 26.12 PE ratio is 16% above the historical average. In the past ten years, NUE's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2015 quarter at 161.2, with a price of $40.3 and an EPS of $0.25. The Jul 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 3.25, with a price of $105.64 and an EPS of $32.53.
Nucor PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 596.63% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -85.11% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.78 | 42.95% | $116.71 | $8.47 |
| 2023 | 9.64 | 111.4% | $174.04 | $18.05 |
| 2022 | 4.56 | -7.13% | $131.81 | $28.88 |
| 2021 | 4.91 | -78.12% | $114.15 | $23.23 |
| 2020 | 22.44 | 65.12% | $53.19 | $2.37 |
| 2019 | 13.59 | 95.26% | $56.28 | $4.14 |
| 2018 | 6.96 | -55.01% | $51.81 | $7.44 |
| 2017 | 15.47 | -35.54% | $63.58 | $4.11 |
| 2016 | 24 | -85.11% | $59.52 | $2.48 |
| 2015 | 161.2 | 596.63% | $40.3 | $0.25 |
| 2014 | 23.14 | -34.11% | $49.05 | $2.12 |
| 2013 | 35.12 | 28.55% | $53.38 | $1.52 |
| 2012 | 27.32 | 69.16% | $43.16 | $1.58 |
| 2011 | 16.15 | -84.52% | $39.57 | $2.45 |
| 2010 | 104.33 | N/A | $43.82 | $0.42 |
Nucor PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 24.8 | 35.52% | $137.87 | $5.56 |
| Apr 2025 | 18.3 | 32.8% | $103.22 | $5.64 |
| Dec 2024 | 13.78 | -4.7% | $116.71 | $8.47 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.46 | 27.29% | $150.13 | $10.38 |
| Jun 2024 | 11.36 | -2.15% | $158.08 | $13.91 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.61 | 20.44% | $197.9 | $17.05 |
| Dec 2023 | 9.64 | 22.34% | $174.04 | $18.05 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.88 | 4.65% | $156.35 | $19.85 |
| Jul 2023 | 7.53 | 25.08% | $163.98 | $21.78 |
| Apr 2023 | 6.02 | 32.02% | $154.47 | $25.65 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.56 | 35.31% | $131.81 | $28.88 |
| Oct 2022 | 3.37 | 3.69% | $106.99 | $31.75 |
| Jul 2022 | 3.25 | -39.25% | $105.64 | $32.53 |
| Apr 2022 | 5.35 | 8.96% | $149.26 | $27.89 |
| Dec 2021 | 4.91 | -15.78% | $114.15 | $23.23 |
NUE Price vs fair value
NUE average PE ratio chart
NUE's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
Nucor's P/E of 26.12 is above the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 22.74, Nucor's P/E is 15% higher.
NUE PE vs peers
Compared to its peers CRS and CMC, NUE's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than STLD's and WOR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 20.44 | $22.69B |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 25.88 | $2.78B |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 26.37 | $33.66B |
| CRS Carpenter Technology Corp | 38.41 | $15.8B |
| CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co | 77.44 | $6.45B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nucor's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NUE stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 26.12.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Nucor (NUE)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for NUE stock is 11.81.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Nucor (NUE)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for NUE stock is 10.5.
What is the highest PE ratio for NUE?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 161.2 and it was in the Dec 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NUE compare to its historical average?
NUE's price to earnings ratio is currently 16% above its 10-year historical average.
How is NUE's PE ratio calculated (Nucor PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Nucor's stock price is $145.25. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2025 is $5.56. Therefore, Nucor's P/E ratio for today is 26.12. PE RATIO(26.12) = STOCK PRICE($145.25) / TTM EPS($5.56)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.