NucorMEX:NUE 84 PEG Ratio is 2.32 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 346% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates MEX:NUE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,127.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Steel companies, Nucor ranks worse than 67.5% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Nucor's PE Ratio without NRI is 23.94. Nucor's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 10.30%. Therefore, Nucor's PEG Ratio for today is 2.32.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nucor's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NUE'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.52 Max: 59.39
Current: 2.34
During the past 13 years, Nucor's highest PEG Ratio was 59.39. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.52.
MEX:NUE's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 67.5% of 200
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.435
vs MEX:NUE: 2.34
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nucor (MEX:NUE) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Nucor PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nucor PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nucor's PEG 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Nucor's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nucor's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nucor's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Nucor (MEX:NUE) has a PEG Ratio of 2.32 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. This is 346% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Nucor's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 59.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #135 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Nucor's PEG Ratio too high?
Nucor's current PEG Ratio of 2.32 is 346% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 59.39. The Steel industry median PEG Ratio is 1.44. Nucor's value of 2.32 is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nucor ranks #135 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nucor has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nucor's PEG Ratio compare to STLD and RS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nucor ranks #135 out of 200 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Nucor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.44. Nucor's value of 2.32 is 61.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nucor's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 59.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 1.44, 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 PEG Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PEG Ratio among Steel companies is 1.44, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nucor's current PEG Ratio of 2.32 is 61.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nucor and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nucor's current PEG Ratio is 2.32, which is 346% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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 MXN3,127.80, compared to a current price of MXN4,005.00 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.32, which is 346% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 61.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.44. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nucor (MEX:NUE), the current PEG Ratio is 2.32 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 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,127.80.
GuruFocus considers Nucor to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NUE:
PEG Ratio: 2.32 (346% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: MXN3,127.80 vs. price of MXN4,005.00 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Steel median (#135 of 200)
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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