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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$27.22 - $49.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.81K
Average Volume (3M)250.43K
Market Cap
$1.63B
Enterprise Value$2.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$354.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)95.2
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.68Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding50,806,340
10 Day Avg. Volume333,187
30 Day Avg. Volume250,427
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 Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.00Price Target Upside51.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale & DiversificationThe Klöckner majority acquisition materially broadens product lines (aluminum, stainless, plate, fabrication) and geographic reach, creating structural end-market diversification. Targeted $150M EBITDA and $150M working-capital opportunities make scale-driven margin and cash improvements a durable strategic lever if integration executes.
Cash GenerationSizable trailing cash generation demonstrates the business converts revenue into cash even amid margin pressure. Positive FCF provides realistic capacity to service new debt, fund capex, and sustain dividends over the medium term, lowering refinancing and liquidity risk during integration and cyclical downturns.
Operational EfficiencyLean transformation and planned rollout improve working-capital turns and free up capacity without sacrificing service. Coupled with AI order automation (>90% accuracy in tests) and rising direct-sales mix, these initiatives can sustainably reduce operating costs, improve margins and support scalable growth across facilities.
Bears Say
Weakened Equity CushionA sharp decline in reported equity materially reduces the company's capital cushion versus prior periods and increases vulnerability to earnings shocks. Even with moderate leverage metrics, the reduced equity base raises solvency and covenant sensitivity during cyclical revenue or margin contractions and integration costs.
Earnings Pressure & ImpairmentA large non-cash impairment and a sharp drop in net income signal that certain assets or end-markets face structural weakness. Spread compression and lower adjusted EBIT highlight profitability vulnerability; recurring impairments or sustained low spreads could erode returns and impede the company’s ability to deleverage post-acquisition.
Higher Secured Leverage & Integration RiskThe acquisition-financing package increases secured debt and places liens on substantial assets, raising refinancing and covenant pressures. Elevated secured leverage limits financial flexibility during integration, making timely synergy realization and debt reduction goals critical to avoid strain on liquidity and credit metrics over the medium term.
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 $1.63B.
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 81 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 0.68.
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 $0.74 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?
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Worthington Steel, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.00 (51.57% Upside)
$46.00 (51.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
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
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.97%
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
▲(51.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.31% Insiders
15.16% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
59.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors