Nucor Corp (NUE) — Net Asset Quality Index
Nucor Corp (NUE) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 63.1% as of September 2025. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of $34.78 Billion minus total liabilities of $12.85 Billion yields net assets of $21.93 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. Read NUE liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Nucor Corp Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Nucor Corp's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the index stands at 63.1%, representing net assets of $21.93 Billion against total assets of $34.78 Billion USD. For live market cap and overall valuation, see NUE market cap overview.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for Nucor Corp (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for Nucor Corp from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check Nucor Corp (NUE) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (USD) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.1% | $21.42 Billion | $33.94 Billion | $12.52 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2023 | 62.6% | $22.12 Billion | $35.34 Billion | $13.22 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2022 | 60.3% | $19.57 Billion | $32.48 Billion | $12.91 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2021 | 56.6% | $14.60 Billion | $25.82 Billion | $11.22 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2020 | 55.8% | $11.23 Billion | $20.13 Billion | $8.89 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2019 | 58.8% | $10.79 Billion | $18.34 Billion | $7.55 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2018 | 56.9% | $10.20 Billion | $17.92 Billion | $7.72 Billion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2017 | 57.3% | $9.08 Billion | $15.84 Billion | $6.76 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2016 | 54.2% | $8.25 Billion | $15.22 Billion | $6.97 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2015 | 54.8% | $7.85 Billion | $14.33 Billion | $6.48 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2014 | 51.7% | $8.08 Billion | $15.62 Billion | $7.54 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2013 | 52.0% | $7.91 Billion | $15.20 Billion | $7.29 Billion | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2012 | 55.7% | $7.89 Billion | $14.15 Billion | $6.27 Billion | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2011 | 52.9% | $7.71 Billion | $14.57 Billion | $6.86 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2010 | 52.7% | $7.33 Billion | $13.92 Billion | $6.59 Billion | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2009 | 60.3% | $7.58 Billion | $12.57 Billion | $4.99 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2008 | 59.5% | $8.26 Billion | $13.87 Billion | $5.62 Billion | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2007 | 55.0% | $5.40 Billion | $9.83 Billion | $4.43 Billion | ▼ -9.7 pp |
| 2006 | 64.6% | $5.10 Billion | $7.89 Billion | $2.79 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2005 | 62.7% | $4.47 Billion | $7.14 Billion | $2.66 Billion | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2004 | 59.2% | $3.63 Billion | $6.13 Billion | $2.50 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2003 | 56.1% | $2.52 Billion | $4.49 Billion | $1.97 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2002 | 58.0% | $2.54 Billion | $4.38 Billion | $1.84 Billion | ▼ -8.1 pp |
| 2001 | 66.1% | $2.49 Billion | $3.76 Billion | $1.27 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2000 | 65.5% | $2.43 Billion | $3.71 Billion | $1.28 Billion | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 1999 | 68.2% | $2.54 Billion | $3.73 Billion | $1.19 Billion | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 1998 | 73.0% | $2.35 Billion | $3.23 Billion | $871.50 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 1997 | 72.1% | $2.15 Billion | $2.98 Billion | $831.80 Million | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 1996 | 71.6% | $1.88 Billion | $2.62 Billion | $744.50 Million | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 1995 | 69.8% | $1.60 Billion | $2.30 Billion | $693.30 Million | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 1994 | 64.9% | $1.30 Billion | $2.00 Billion | $703.30 Million | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 1993 | 57.1% | $1.05 Billion | $1.83 Billion | $784.00 Million | ▼ -4.9 pp |
| 1992 | 62.0% | $924.70 Million | $1.49 Billion | $565.70 Million | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 1991 | 70.7% | $835.60 Million | $1.18 Billion | $346.00 Million | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 1990 | 73.0% | $758.20 Million | $1.04 Billion | $280.20 Million | ▲ +8.7 pp |
| 1989 | 64.4% | $665.40 Million | $1.03 Billion | $368.40 Million | ▲ +8.3 pp |
| 1988 | 56.0% | $532.30 Million | $949.70 Million | $417.40 Million | ▼ -9.4 pp |
| 1987 | 65.4% | $428.00 Million | $654.10 Million | $226.10 Million | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 1986 | 67.1% | $383.70 Million | $571.60 Million | $187.90 Million | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 1985 | 63.8% | $357.50 Million | $560.30 Million | $202.80 Million | — |