TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Cleveland-Cliffs vs Nucor
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 0.4x for Cleveland-Cliffs vs 1.5x for Nucor; revenue growth is 7.8% for Cleveland-Cliffs vs 21.8% for Nucor; net margin is -2.4% for Cleveland-Cliffs vs 9.3% for Nucor; debt/equity is 1.34 for Cleveland-Cliffs vs 0.28 for Nucor.
What stands out
- Nucor is growing revenue faster: 21.8% vs 7.8% for Cleveland-Cliffs.
- Nucor carries less debt relative to equity: 0.28 vs 1.34 for Cleveland-Cliffs.
- Nucor's shares did better over the past year: +76.2% vs +19.7% for Cleveland-Cliffs.
- Nucor scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 75/100 vs 42/100 for Cleveland-Cliffs.
Key metrics
| Metric | CLF | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.21 | $261.38 |
| Market cap | $7.53B | $58.8B |
| P/E | — | 16.6x (#1) |
| P/S | 0.4x (#1) | 1.5x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 7.8% (#2) | 21.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | -1.4% (#1) | — |
| Net margin | -2.4% (#2) | 9.3% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 1.34 (#2) | 0.28 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +19.7% (#2) | +76.2% (#1) |
| Research score | 42/100 (#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
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) — Steel
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Steel