Nucor Corp (NUE)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
NUE
Nucor Corp
$259.43
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $58.17B
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.21
+0.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nucor Corp generates 128% more annual revenue ($36.10B vs $15.81B). NUE leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 5.7%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. NUE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
NUE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 93.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
8.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NUE
The strongest argument for NUE centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NUE
The primary concerns for NUE are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NUE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
NUE generates stronger free cash flow (829M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NUE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 65/100) and 23.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Nucor Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Nucor Corporation is a producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Visit Website →Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a metal service center company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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