TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Alcoa vs Nucor
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 7.2x for Alcoa vs 16.6x for Nucor; P/S is 0.8x for Alcoa vs 1.5x for Nucor; revenue growth is 11.2% for Alcoa vs 21.8% for Nucor; net margin is 10.7% for Alcoa vs 9.3% for Nucor.
What stands out
- Nucor is growing revenue faster: 21.8% vs 11.2% for Alcoa.
- Alcoa is cheaper on earnings: 7.2x P/E vs 16.6x for Nucor.
- Nucor carries less debt relative to equity: 0.28 vs 0.58 for Alcoa.
- Nucor's shares did better over the past year: +76.1% vs +2.9% for Alcoa.
Key metrics
| Metric | AA | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41.21 | $261.31 |
| Market cap | $10.88B | $58.78B |
| P/E | 7.2x (#1) | 16.6x (#2) |
| P/S | 0.8x (#1) | 1.5x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 11.2% (#2) | 21.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | 10.7% (#1) | 9.3% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 0.58 (#2) | 0.28 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +2.9% (#2) | +76.1% (#1) |
| Research score | 57/100 (#2) | 75/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Alcoa Corporation (AA) — Aluminum
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Steel