Nucor Corp (NUE)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
NUE
Nucor Corp
$275.19
+1.29%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $61.66B
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$439.71
+0.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nucor Corp generates 146% more annual revenue ($38.83B vs $15.81B). NUE leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 5.7%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. NUE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
NUE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 120.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
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 Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 32.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NUE
The primary concerns for NUE are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NUE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NUE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
NUE is growing revenue faster at 32.0% — sustainability is the question.
NUE generates stronger free cash flow (829M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NUE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100) and 32.0% 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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