Nucor (MEX:NUE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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MEX:NUE Nucor Corp MEX:NUE
81 GF Score
Price MXN4,090.00
GF Value MXN3,289.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nucor MEX:NUE 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:NUE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,289.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Steel companies, Nucor ranks worse than 93.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), Nucor's current share price is MXN4090.00. Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,137.94. Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:NUE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 2.58   Max: 4.85
Current: 4.1

During the past years, Nucor's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.85. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.58.

MEX:NUE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.93% of 412 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.795 vs MEX:NUE: 4.10

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nucor's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,700.400. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN1,137.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Nucor  (MEX:NUE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nucor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nucor Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.35 2.38 2.80 2.77 3.52

MEX:NUE vs STLD, RS, TX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4090.00/1137.94
=3.59

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nucor's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1700.4/333.9520*333.9520
=1,700.400

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nucor Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 469.128 241.428 648.915
201612 509.697 241.432 705.020
201703 480.033 243.801 657.536
201706 474.050 244.955 646.282
201709 485.522 246.819 656.923
201712 539.771 246.524 731.197
201803 512.651 249.554 686.027
201806 582.225 251.989 771.602
201809 583.443 252.439 771.838
201812 629.164 251.233 836.318
201903 643.714 254.202 845.664
201906 652.683 256.143 850.950
201909 680.326 256.759 884.862
201912 647.255 256.974 841.144
202003 791.751 258.115 1,024.376
202006 779.469 257.797 1,009.729
202009 753.789 260.280 967.148
202012 710.047 260.474 910.347
202103 781.953 264.877 985.872
202106 830.548 271.696 1,020.858
202109 965.692 274.310 1,175.658
202112 1,055.505 278.802 1,264.295
202203 1,137.848 287.504 1,321.674
202206 1,291.733 296.311 1,455.825
202209 1,388.478 296.808 1,562.239
202212 1,416.263 296.797 1,593.560
202303 1,364.478 301.836 1,509.661
202306 1,375.366 305.109 1,505.384
202309 1,450.096 307.789 1,573.359
202312 1,451.359 306.746 1,580.083
202403 1,432.413 312.332 1,531.566
202406 1,599.647 314.175 1,700.343
202409 1,716.756 315.301 1,818.307
202412 1,818.065 315.605 1,923.754
202503 1,779.302 319.799 1,858.047
202506 1,672.549 322.561 1,731.614
202509 1,664.820 324.800 1,711.730
202512 1,650.940 324.054 1,701.367
202603 1,698.664 330.213 1,717.898
202606 1,700.400 333.952 1,700.400

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 mean?
Nucor (MEX:NUE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 as of Sep. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #387 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nucor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 4.85. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Nucor's value of 3.59 is 351.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nucor ranks #387 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nucor has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STLD and RS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #387 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nucor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Nucor's value of 3.59 is 351.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nucor's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Nucor has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.80, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nucor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 351.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nucor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nucor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nucor (MEX:NUE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,289.95, compared to a current price of MXN4,090.00 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 351.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.80. Nucor's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nucor (MEX:NUE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Sep. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nucor (MEX:NUE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nucor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,090.00 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,289.95. GuruFocus considers Nucor to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NUE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (39% above median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,289.95 vs. price of MXN4,090.00 (24.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 351.6% above the Steel median (#387 of 412)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NUE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nucor Business Description

Address 1915 Rexford Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28211
Nucor Corp manufactures steel and steel products. The company's reportable segments are steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. The majority of its revenue is derived from the steel mills segment, which is engaged in producing sheet steel (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized), plate steel, structural steel (wide-flange beams, beam blanks, H-piling, and sheet piling), and bar steel products. Nucor manufactures steel principally from scrap steel and scrap steel substitutes using electric arc furnaces (EAFs), along with continuous casting and automated rolling mills. The steel mills segment sells its products mainly to steel service centers, fabricators, and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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