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NUE Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

14.5%

Updated 9h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and NUE’s current ROE of 14.5% means it earns $0.145 for every dollar of equity invested.

Sector Performance

54th percentile

NUE

14.5%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

12.3%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Relative to peers, this sits above the sector median of 13.8%, placing NUE at the 52th percentile. Trend information is limited: the 8-quarter trend direction is N/A, the year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter ROE rose by 17.9% from 12.3% to 14.5%. The level is only slightly above the sector median, and while the quarterly jump is positive, the lack of longer-term trend data leaves the trajectory unclear. That mix of a modestly above-average level and a single-quarter improvement suggests neither exceptional upside nor elevated risk. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ROE is close to the peer median with no established multi-quarter pattern to justify a more bullish or bearish stance.

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: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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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.