Nucor (MEX:NUE) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


MEX:NUE Nucor Corp MEX:NUE
84 GF Score
Price MXN4,005.00
GF Value MXN2,973.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nucor Moat Score?

Nucor MEX:NUE 84 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NUE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,973.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Steel companies, Nucor ranks better than 99.84% on this metric.

Nucor has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Nucor has Wide Moat: Nucor Corp benefits from durable cost advantages through economies of scale and proprietary technology in steel production. It has a strong market position and significant pricing power. The company's innovation in production processes and a robust distribution network further solidify its competitive edge, justifying a wide moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Nucor might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Nucor  (MEX:NUE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Nucor Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:NUE vs STLD, RS, TX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nucor's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nucor's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nucor's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Nucor (MEX:NUE) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #1 out of 643 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Nucor's Moat Score too high?
Nucor's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Nucor ranks #1 out of 643 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nucor has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nucor's Moat Score compare to STLD and RS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #1 out of 643 companies for Moat Score. This places Nucor in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Nucor's current Moat Score is 7. 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 MXN2,973.17, compared to a current price of MXN4,005.00 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Nucor's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nucor (MEX:NUE), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 06, 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 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,973.17. GuruFocus considers Nucor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NUE:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN2,973.17 vs. price of MXN4,005.00 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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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