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WS Stock Chart & Stats
$35.98
$0.78(2.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$35.98
$0.78(2.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.22 - $49.17
Previous Close$36.76
Volume205.78K
Average Volume (3M)343.68K
Market Cap
$1.83B
Enterprise Value$2.57K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$354.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)102.9
Beta1.75
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding50,948,147
10 Day Avg. Volume221,217
30 Day Avg. Volume343,682
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio26.56
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.00Price Target Upside27.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale And Product Diversification Via Klöckner AcquisitionAcquiring a majority stake in Klöckner materially broadens Worthington's product set (aluminum, stainless, long products, plate, fabrication) and European footprint. This structural diversification reduces single-market cyclicality, enables cross-selling, and supports more stable multi-region revenue streams over time.
Consistent Cash Generation And Positive Free Cash FlowSustained operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends, and debt servicing. Even with year-over-year variability, the company's ability to convert operations into cash strengthens financial flexibility during integration and cyclical downturns.
Operational Improvements, Automation And Strong Customer TiesLean and automation gains (notable inventory reduction and high-accuracy order automation) improve working-capital efficiency and scalability. Long-standing supplier recognitions from major OEMs signal durable customer relationships and program-level wins that support recurring, higher-quality revenue streams.
Bears Say
Severe Drop In Reported Equity Reduces Balance-sheet CushionThe steep decline in reported equity meaningfully erodes the firm's capital buffer, making the balance sheet less resilient to further impairments or cyclical downturns. With a smaller equity base, downside shocks could force more restrictive financing or asset sales to preserve solvency.
Higher Secured Leverage And Financing Complexity Post-acquisitionLarge, secured financings tied to the Klöckner deal increase prioritized debt and collateralization across assets. This raises refinancing, covenant and interest-rate sensitivity and reduces optionality; successful integration and targeted synergies must materialize to justify the higher structural leverage.
Margin Compression And Declining ProfitabilityCompressed direct spreads, lower toll volumes and higher SG&A have driven thin margins and a sizable earnings decline. Persistent margin pressure increases the firm's sensitivity to raw-material swings and demand cyclicality, making earnings and cash generation less predictable absent structural margin restoration.
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 $27.22 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 $1.83B.
When is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Worthington Steel, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Worthington Steel, Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 24, 2026. The company reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.75 by -$0.01.
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 0.92.
How many shares outstanding does Worthington Steel, Inc. have?
Worthington Steel, Inc. has 50,948,147 shares outstanding.
What happened to Worthington Steel, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Worthington Steel, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.74 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.75. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.042%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Worthington Steel, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.00 (27.85% Upside)
$46.00 (27.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 229.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Worthington Steel, Inc.
Worthington Steel, Inc. functions as a specialized steel processing enterprise serving the North American market. The company supplies a variety of steel products, notably flat-rolled carbon steel, custom-welded blanks (both steel and aluminum varieties), and laminated electrical steel components. These materials are crucial for numerous industries, including automotive manufacturing, heavy truck production, agriculture, construction, and energy. Worthington Steel, Inc. was established in 2023 and maintains its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
WS Company Deck
WS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: materially positive strategic progress (completion of the Klöckner acquisition, clear synergy targets, expanded product mix and scale, operational improvements, AI deployments, and several end-market share gains) alongside near-term financial pressures (a large $94.5M electrical steel impairment, a reported net loss for the quarter, lower adjusted EBIT and EPS, declines in toll volumes and some end markets, and transaction-related costs). Management emphasized cash generation, liquidity, and a disciplined integration plan, but acknowledged volatility and integration execution risk.View all WS earnings summariesWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.00
▲(27.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.31% Insiders
15.12% Mutual Funds
0.19% Other Institutional Investors
59.03% Public Companies and
Individual Investors