NUENEUTRAL

Return on Equity (ROE)

12.3%

Updated 296h ago

Sector Performance

45th percentile

NUE

12.3%

Sector Median

13.8%

Sector Avg

31.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity; NUE’s current ROE of 12.3% means it earns $0.123 for every $1 of equity.

This sits below the sector median of 14.2%, placing NUE in the 44th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter jump of +48.2% — from 8.3% to 12.3% — shows a sharp recent improvement. The combination of a below-median level with a strong upward trend suggests moderate risk (the company still lags the sector) but also near-term opportunity if the improvement continues. This metric neither reinforces nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the level is less favorable than peers, yet the rapid increase justifies holding a steady, unbiased view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about NUE?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are NUE's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: MRNA (-36.6%), FICO (-37.3%), XRAY (-37.7%), VRSN (-38.3%), MSCI (-45.3%).

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.