Side-by-side comparison
Dow vs Nucor
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 0.5x for Dow vs 1.5x for Nucor; revenue growth is 4.2% for Dow vs 21.8% for Nucor; debt/equity is 1.04 for Dow vs 0.28 for Nucor; one-year return is +45.6% for Dow vs +76.2% for Nucor.
What stands out
- Nucor is growing revenue faster: 21.8% vs 4.2% for Dow.
- Nucor carries less debt relative to equity: 0.28 vs 1.04 for Dow.
- Nucor's shares did better over the past year: +76.2% vs +45.6% for Dow.
- Nucor scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 75/100 vs 54/100 for Dow.
Key metrics
| Metric | DOW | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32.30 | $261.38 |
| Market cap | $23.38B | $58.8B |
| P/E | — | 16.6x (#1) |
| P/S | 0.5x (#1) | 1.5x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 4.2% (#2) | 21.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | — | 9.3% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 1.04 (#2) | 0.28 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +45.6% (#2) | +76.2% (#1) |
| Research score | 54/100 (#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
- Dow Inc. (DOW) — Chemicals
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Steel