Nucor Corp (NUE)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 11.93% | 13.35% | 22.51% | 30.12% | 30.22% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.18% | 9.69% | 17.95% | 25.31% | 25.54% |
| Pretax margin | 7.90% | 9.44% | 18.07% | 24.68% | 25.22% |
| Net profit margin | 5.37% | 6.60% | 13.03% | 18.33% | 18.71% |
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 7.57% | 8.78% | 17.63% | 32.35% | 36.09% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.97% | 5.97% | 12.80% | 23.42% | 26.44% |
| Return on total capital | 12.55% | 15.42% | 31.13% | 57.05% | 66.81% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.33% | 9.99% | 21.61% | 41.31% | 48.71% |