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NUE Gross Margin Analysis

19.6%

Updated 1035h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing steel, here at 19.6%.

Sector Performance

12th percentile

NUE

19.6%

Sector Median

47.4%

Sector Avg

48.1%

Prior Period

15.8%(Sep 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying the direct costs of producing steel, here at 19.6%.

That sits far below the sector median of 46.9%, placing the company in the 12th percentile of peers. The most recent reading jumped 24.1% quarter over quarter, rising from 15.8% to 19.6%, though year-over-year data is unavailable. The low level

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about NUE?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

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NUE

19.6%

Sector Median

47.4%

Sector Avg

48.1%

How NUE's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.

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