TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Freeport-McMoRan vs Nucor
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 3.4x for Freeport-McMoRan vs 1.5x for Nucor; revenue growth is 1.7% for Freeport-McMoRan vs 21.8% for Nucor; debt/equity is 0.37 for Freeport-McMoRan vs 0.28 for Nucor; one-year return is +49.4% for Freeport-McMoRan vs +76.2% for Nucor.
What stands out
- Nucor is growing revenue faster: 21.8% vs 1.7% for Freeport-McMoRan.
- Nucor's shares did better over the past year: +76.2% vs +49.4% for Freeport-McMoRan.
- Nucor scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 75/100 vs 52/100 for Freeport-McMoRan.
Key metrics
| Metric | FCX | NUE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62.49 | $261.38 |
| Market cap | $89.66B | $58.8B |
| P/E | — | 16.6x (#1) |
| P/S | 3.4x (#2) | 1.5x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 1.7% (#2) | 21.8% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 27.6% (#1) | — |
| Net margin | — | 9.3% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.37 (#2) | 0.28 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +49.4% (#2) | +76.2% (#1) |
| Research score | 52/100 (#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
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) — Copper
- Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Steel