Nucor (BUE:NUE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.19 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 92% Above Median

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BUE:NUE Nucor Corp BUE:NUE
69 GF Score
Price ARS26,980.00
GF Value ARS18,124.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Nucor BUE:NUE +0.90% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates BUE:NUE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS18,124.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Steel companies, Nucor ranks worse than 87.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Nucor's current share price is ARS26980.00. Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS12,294.05. Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.19.

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

BUE:NUE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.14   Max: 2.18
Current: 2.16

During the past years, Nucor's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.14.

BUE:NUE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
87.62% of 517 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.46 vs BUE:NUE: 2.16

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nucor's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS33,698.179. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ARS12,294.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Nucor  (BUE:NUE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Nucor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.45 1.74 1.09 1.39

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 PS 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 1.15 1.17 1.39 1.39 1.77

BUE:NUE vs STLD, RS, TX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Nucor Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=26980.00/12294.05
=2.19

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=33698.179/333.9520*333.9520
=33,698.179

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nucor Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 99.986 241.428 138.304
201612 97.882 241.432 135.392
201703 115.579 243.801 158.317
201706 132.806 244.955 181.057
201709 141.223 246.819 191.078
201712 151.955 246.524 205.845
201803 175.050 249.554 234.251
201806 252.248 251.989 334.295
201809 391.584 252.439 518.027
201812 382.528 251.233 508.476
201903 387.911 254.202 509.609
201906 430.503 256.143 561.278
201909 501.029 256.759 651.660
201912 504.636 256.974 655.803
202003 576.200 258.115 745.494
202006 488.965 257.797 633.409
202009 602.838 260.280 773.471
202012 704.545 260.474 903.293
202103 1,044.738 264.877 1,317.186
202106 1,399.187 271.696 1,719.795
202109 1,731.788 274.310 2,108.323
202112 1,850.762 278.802 2,216.862
202203 2,070.397 287.504 2,404.882
202206 2,690.798 296.311 3,032.616
202209 2,811.048 296.808 3,162.836
202212 2,844.398 296.797 3,200.478
202303 3,381.833 301.836 3,741.667
202306 4,561.602 305.109 4,992.826
202309 6,168.885 307.789 6,693.259
202312 5,606.471 306.746 6,103.722
202403 14,076.843 312.332 15,051.259
202406 15,068.653 314.175 16,017.210
202409 14,939.868 315.301 15,823.606
202412 15,231.799 315.605 16,117.266
202503 17,919.857 319.799 18,712.917
202506 21,748.795 322.561 22,516.837
202509 25,133.848 324.800 25,842.053
202512 24,276.753 324.054 25,018.269
202603 28,952.759 330.213 29,280.591
202606 33,698.179 333.952 33,698.179

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.19 mean?
Nucor (BUE:NUE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.19 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #453 out of 517 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Nucor's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.19 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 2.18. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46. Nucor's value of 2.19 is 376.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nucor ranks #453 out of 517 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nucor has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nucor's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to STLD and RS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #453 out of 517 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Nucor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46. Nucor's value of 2.19 is 376.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nucor's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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 PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.46, based on 517 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nucor's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.19 is 376.1% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nucor's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. 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 (BUE:NUE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS18,124.19, compared to a current price of ARS26,980.00 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 376.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.46. Nucor's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nucor (BUE:NUE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.19 as of Aug. 10, 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 (BUE:NUE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nucor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS26,980.00 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS18,124.19. GuruFocus considers Nucor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:NUE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.19 (92% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: ARS18,124.19 vs. price of ARS26,980.00 (48.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 376.1% above the Steel median (#453 of 517)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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