Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS)
NYSE:WS
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WS Stock Chart & Stats
$30.35
-$0.71(-2.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$30.35
-$0.71(-2.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$24.23 - $49.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.81K
Average Volume (3M)358.03K
Market Cap
$1.93B
Enterprise Value$2.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$90.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$352.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.8
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Jul 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.73Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.46
Shares Outstanding50,806,340
10 Day Avg. Volume259,237
30 Day Avg. Volume358,029
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)1.15
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio12.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.66
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.00Price Target Upside25.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow and meaningful free cash flow provide durable funding for dividends, planned capex (Canada/Mexico expansions) and strategic investments. Reliable cash generation supports capital allocation and helps absorb cyclical volatility over the next several quarters.
Automotive Share Gains And Higher-margin MixShare gains in automotive and a shift toward direct sales raise the proportion of higher-margin, long-term program business. Strong OEM relationships and program wins improve revenue visibility and reduce reliance on lower-margin toll volumes, strengthening earnings durability over 2–6 months.
Acquisition Expands Geographic Reach & CapabilitiesControlling stake in Klöckner would materially expand Worthington’s European footprint, product/service portfolio and higher value-added processing scale. Geographic diversification and broader service offerings can reduce regional demand swings and create structural cross-selling and efficiency opportunities.
Bears Say
Cyclical, Lower-margin Earnings ProfileMargins remain compressed versus prior cycles, leaving less buffer for downturns and limiting reinvestment capacity. As a steel processor, earnings are highly sensitive to input cost spreads and volume swings, making near-term profitability vulnerable through industry cycles.
Working-capital Sensitivity From Steel-price VolatilityLarge swings in steel prices directly affect inventory valuations and receivables, driving volatile working-capital needs. Higher and unpredictable WC requirements can strain liquidity, raise financing costs, and reduce free-cash-flow conversion during periods of sustained price movement.
Near-term Leverage And Acquisition-related ExpensesIncreased short-term borrowings and significant one-time acquisition costs elevate leverage and pressure earnings/coverage metrics until integration benefits materialize. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing risk if industry conditions deteriorate.
Worthington Steel, Inc. News
WS FAQ
What was Worthington Steel, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Worthington Steel, Inc. lowest stock price was $24.23 and its highest was $49.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s market cap?
Worthington Steel, Inc.’s market cap is $1.93B.
When is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 01, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Worthington Steel, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Worthington Steel, Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 25, 2026. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.462 by -$0.192.
Is Worthington Steel, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Worthington Steel, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Worthington Steel, Inc. pay dividends?
Worthington Steel, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.16 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.78%. See more information on Worthington Steel, Inc. dividends here
What is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Worthington Steel, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.73.
How many shares outstanding does Worthington Steel, Inc. have?
Worthington Steel, Inc. has 50,806,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Worthington Steel, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Worthington Steel, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.27 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.462. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.91%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Worthington Steel, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Worthington Steel, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$38.00 (25.21% Upside)
$38.00 (25.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 18.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $374.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
44.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
28.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Worthington Steel, Inc.
Worthington Steel, Inc. operates as a steel processor in North America. It offers carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blanks, as well as electrical steel laminations; and aluminum tailor welded blanks. The company serves various end-markets, including automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and energy. Worthington Steel, Inc. was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
WS Company Deck
WS Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced picture: tangible strategic progress (Kloeckner acquisition advancing, clear automotive share gains, meaningful transformation and free cash flow generation) and several operational positives (direct sales mix shift, electrical steel progress). Offsetting these were near-term operational and regional headwinds (7% shipment decline, 22% toll-processing drop, Europe/CEDIM underperformance), acquisition-related expenses, OEM timing delays, and working-capital pressure from volatile steel prices. Management’s tone was cautiously optimistic about market recovery in the back half of the year but pragmatic about current softness.View all WS earnings summariesWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.00
▲(25.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.21% Insiders
15.44% Mutual Funds
2.00% Other Institutional Investors
56.76% Public Companies and
Individual Investors