Nucor Corp (NUE)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
NUE
Nucor Corp
$259.43
+1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $58.17B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$57.90
+0.50%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nucor Corp generates 126% more annual revenue ($36.10B vs $16.00B). NUE leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 4.4%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
NUE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
8.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NUE
The primary concerns for NUE are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NUE profiles as a growth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NUE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — expect wider price swings.
NUE is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
NUE generates stronger free cash flow (829M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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