Company / Profit Margin
Nucor Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
5.4%
FY2025
5-year range
5.4% / 18.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#44 of 103
Materials
What the data says
At 5.4%, Nucor's profit margin ranks #44 of 103 in the Materials sector. Profit Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 18.3% in FY2022 to 5.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.1%.
Declined from 13.0% to 5.4% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -13.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#44 of 103 in MaterialsTop 43% of 103This company 5.4% Sector average -63.6%
▼
+108.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Nucor's profit margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 18.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 68.9pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5.4% | -18.6% |
| FY2024 | 6.6% | -49.4% |
| FY2023 | 13.0% | -28.8% |
| FY2022 | 18.3% | +225.4% |
| FY2021 | 5.6% | -40.2% |
| FY2020 | 9.4% | +44.7% |
| FY2019 | 6.5% | +104.7% |
| FY2018 | 3.2% | +549.0% |
| FY2017 | 0.5% | -90.0% |
| FY2016 | 4.9% | +902.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026