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Nucor (NUE) Financial Forecast Calculator

Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for Nucor. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from Nucor’s most recent SEC filings.

Revenue FY30
$59.40B
from $34.71B
FCF FY30
$4.94B
Margin 8.3%
Enterprise value
$67.79B
2.0× LTM revenue
Equity value
$65.44B
Net debt $2.35B
Revenue & free cash flow - history and 5-year forecast
Line (area)
Bars
Historicals from SEC EDGAR (grey). Forecast years (color) update live as you move the sliders.

Assumptions

Revenue growth (annual)
11.3%
-10.0%baseline 11.3%40.0%
Gross margin
21.2%
5.0%baseline 21.2%90.0%
Capex % of revenue
5.9%
0.0%baseline 5.9%30.0%
WACC (discount rate)
9.00%
4.0%baseline 9.0%18.0%
Terminal growth
2.50%
0.0%baseline 2.5%5.0%

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Income statement, green brand palette
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Frequently asked

What is Nucor Corporation's primary business model?+

Nucor Corporation is North America's largest steel producer and recycler, primarily operating electric arc furnace (EAF) mini-mills. These mills melt scrap steel and direct reduced iron to produce new steel products across its Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials segments.

How does Nucor generate revenue across its business segments?+

Nucor generates approximately 65% of its outside sales from its Steel Mills segment, 28% from Steel Products, and 7% from Raw Materials. Its revenue is influenced by steel demand, commodity cycles, and its dominant competitive position in the North American market.

What is Nucor's capital expenditure strategy?+

Nucor's capital expenditure has historically been 5% to 8% of revenue, currently elevated due to major growth projects. During the current investment cycle, approximately 60% of capex is allocated to growth initiatives like new sheet and micro-mills, with the remaining 40% for maintenance.

What is the assumed revenue growth rate for Nucor in the financial model?+

The financial model assumes a revenue growth rate of approximately 11.34% for Nucor. This growth rate is a key input for forecasting the company's future financial performance through the FY2026–FY2030 forecast horizon.

What are the main components of Nucor's balance sheet relevant for valuation?+

Nucor's balance sheet totals approximately $35 billion, with Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E) making up over 50% of total assets. Net working capital is also a significant factor, acting as a major use or source of cash depending on commodity cycles.

What is the purpose of the downloadable Nucor financial model?+

The downloadable Excel model provides a full three-statement forecast and discounted cash flow valuation for Nucor Corporation. It helps equity analysts determine the intrinsic value of the company across various macroeconomic and commodity cycle scenarios.

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