Peers · Basic Materials
NUE Alternatives
The closest NUE alternative is LYB (4.10% yield, 6.0/10 safety), followed by DOW. All 2 sit in the same basic materials sector as NUE (0.84% yield, 8.6/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to NUE in our universe is LYB — 3.26% higher yield than NUE (4.10% vs 0.84%) and a 6.0/10 safety score compared to NUE's 8.6/10.
Switching from NUE to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether NUE dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches NUE on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from NUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYB · LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | 4.10% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | 3.26% yield gap (higher) |
| DOW · Dow Inc. | 4.29% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | 3.45% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best NUE alternatives?
The closest NUE alternatives are LYB, DOW — all in the same basic materials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. LYB is the single closest match at 4.10% yield and 6.0/10 safety, versus 0.84% and 8.6/10 for NUE.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to NUE?
Yes — DOW yields 4.29% versus NUE's 0.84%. Its safety score is 6.0/10 against NUE's 8.6/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to NUE?
We rank 2 similar stocks for NUE: LYB, DOW. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks NUE on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify NUE.