Nucor Corp

NYSE:NUE USA Steel
Market Cap
$37.09 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#593 Global
#473 in USA
Share Price
$162.08
Change (1 day)
-0.41%
52-Week Range
$103.22 - $194.42
All Time High
$199.55
About

Nucor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The company operates in three segments: Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials. The Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling structural steel products; and bar steel products… Read more

Nucor Corp (NUE) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: $34.78 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Nucor Corp (NUE) holds total assets worth $34.78 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Nucor Corp - Total Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Nucor Corp’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Nucor Corp - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

Nucor Corp's total assets of $34.78 Billion consist of 36.8% current assets and 63.2% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $3.56 Billion 10.5%
Accounts Receivable $2.67 Billion 7.9%
Inventory $5.11 Billion 15.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment $13.35 Billion 39.3%
Intangible Assets $3.13 Billion 9.2%
Goodwill $4.29 Billion 12.6%

Asset Composition Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Nucor Corp's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Nucor Corp's current assets represent 36.8% of total assets in 2024, a decrease from 59.8% in 1985.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 10.5% of total assets in 2024, down from 33.0% in 1985.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 21.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1985.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is property, plant & equipment at 39.3% of total assets.

Nucor Corp Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Nucor Corp based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
365330
KQ:365330
Korea ₩83.64 Billion
CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co Ltd
SHE:000708
China CN¥110.74 Billion
HBIS Co Ltd
SHE:000709
China CN¥271.74 Billion
Sgis Songshan Co Ltd
SHE:000717
China CN¥20.01 Billion
Bengang Steel Plates Co Ltd
SHE:000761
China CN¥46.73 Billion
Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co Ltd
SHE:000778
China CN¥53.95 Billion
Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co Ltd
SHE:000825
China CN¥66.23 Billion
Jiangsu Fasten Co Ltd
SHE:000890
China CN¥985.65 Million

Nucor Corp - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.91 - 1.41

Strong asset utilization - Nucor Corp generates 0.91x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 2.50% - 26.44%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, Nucor Corp generates $5.97 in net profit.

Nucor Corp - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 2.77 2.59 3.61
Quick Ratio 1.51 1.61 2.25
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.82 0.00
Working Capital $7.55 Billion $ 8.30 Billion $ 6.86 Billion

Nucor Corp - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Nucor Corp's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 1.69
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 1.05
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -4.0%
Total Assets $33.94 Billion
Market Capitalization $35.76 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Above Book Valuation: The market values Nucor Corp's assets above their book value (1.05 x), reflecting positive investor sentiment about the company's future prospects.

Slight Asset Contraction: Nucor Corp's assets decreased by 4.0% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for Nucor Corp (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Nucor Corp from 1985 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 $33.94 Billion -3.96%
2023-12-31 $35.34 Billion +8.81%
2022-12-31 $32.48 Billion +25.78%
2021-12-31 $25.82 Billion +28.31%
2020-12-31 $20.13 Billion +9.71%
2019-12-31 $18.34 Billion +2.37%
2018-12-31 $17.92 Billion +13.13%
2017-12-31 $15.84 Billion +4.06%
2016-12-31 $15.22 Billion +6.26%
2015-12-31 $14.33 Billion -8.25%
2014-12-31 $15.62 Billion +2.71%
2013-12-31 $15.20 Billion +7.43%
2012-12-31 $14.15 Billion -2.87%
2011-12-31 $14.57 Billion +4.66%
2010-12-31 $13.92 Billion +10.74%
2009-12-31 $12.57 Billion -9.39%
2008-12-31 $13.87 Billion +41.20%
2007-12-31 $9.83 Billion +24.49%
2006-12-31 $7.89 Billion +10.57%
2005-12-31 $7.14 Billion +16.40%
2004-12-31 $6.13 Billion +36.53%
2003-12-31 $4.49 Billion +2.54%
2002-12-31 $4.38 Billion +16.54%
2001-12-31 $3.76 Billion +1.31%
2000-12-31 $3.71 Billion -0.51%
1999-12-31 $3.73 Billion +15.60%
1998-12-31 $3.23 Billion +8.11%
1997-12-31 $2.98 Billion +13.93%
1996-12-31 $2.62 Billion +14.08%
1995-12-31 $2.30 Billion +14.70%
1994-12-31 $2.00 Billion +9.44%
1993-12-31 $1.83 Billion +22.74%
1992-12-31 $1.49 Billion +26.13%
1991-12-31 $1.18 Billion +13.79%
1990-12-31 $1.04 Billion +0.44%
1989-12-31 $1.03 Billion +8.86%
1988-12-31 $949.70 Million +45.19%
1987-12-31 $654.10 Million +14.43%
1986-12-31 $571.60 Million +2.02%
1985-12-31 $560.30 Million --