NucorMEX:NUE 81 FCF Yield % is 0.97 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 7.48. GuruFocus rates MEX:NUE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,869.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Nucor ranks worse than 51.26% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Nucor's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is MXN9,552 Mil, and Market Cap is MXN956,635 Mil. Therefore, Nucor's FCF Yield % for today is 0.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nucor's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NUE'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.25 Med: 7.48 Max: 29.91
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Nucor was 29.91%. The lowest was -1.25%. And the median was 7.48%.
MEX:NUE's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than 51.26% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.295
vs MEX:NUE: 0.97
Nucor's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.37%.
Nucor FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Nucor FCF Yield % Related Terms
Nucor FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nucor's FCF Yield % 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Nucor's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nucor's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nucor's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:NUE) has a FCF Yield % of 0.97 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 7.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #325 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Nucor's FCF Yield % too high?
Nucor's current FCF Yield % of 0.97 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7.48. The Steel industry median FCF Yield % is 1.30. Nucor's value of 0.97 is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nucor ranks #325 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nucor has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nucor's FCF Yield % compare to STLD and RS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #325 out of 634 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Nucor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.30. Nucor's value of 0.97 is 25.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.48 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Nucor has consistently been below 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 FCF Yield % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Yield % among Steel companies is 1.30, based on 634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nucor's current FCF Yield % of 0.97 is 25.1% below 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nucor's current FCF Yield % is 0.97, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 7.48. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,869.21, compared to a current price of MXN4,005.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 0.97, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7.48 and 25.1% below the Steel industry median of 1.30. Nucor's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nucor (MEX:NUE), the current FCF Yield % is 0.97 as of Jun. 29, 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 MXN4,005.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,869.21.
GuruFocus considers Nucor to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NUE:
FCF Yield %: 0.97 (87% below median its 10-year median of 7.48)
GF Value™: MXN2,869.21 vs. price of MXN4,005.00 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Steel median (#325 of 634)
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 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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