Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS)
NYSE:WS
WS Stock Chart & Stats
$41.56
-$0.71(-2.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$41.56
-$0.71(-2.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.30 - $49.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.81K
Average Volume (3M)257.63K
Market Cap
$2.11B
Enterprise Value$2.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$89.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$278.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Mar 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding50,805,634
10 Day Avg. Volume206,667
30 Day Avg. Volume257,632
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 Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.00Price Target Upside13.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet And Low LeverageA low debt-to-equity ratio (0.22) and solid ROE (11.57%) give the company durable financial flexibility to fund capex, weather cyclical steel demand, and pursue strategic deals or shareholder returns without immediate refinancing pressure. This supports multi‑quarter resilience and investment capacity.
Strong Cash Generation And Free Cash Flow GrowthSustained operating cash conversion (OCF/net income 1.61) and large FCF growth (42.7% TTM) indicate high cash conversion from operations. That cash generation underpins capital allocation, deleveraging, and funding for transformation initiatives, making results durable across several quarters.
Market Share Gains, Especially In AutomotiveA 26% rise in direct automotive shipments and new OEM wins reflect durable commercial momentum in higher‑value, long‑cycle accounts. Gaining share in automotive can raise average selling prices and mix, making revenue and margin improvements more sustainable than short‑term cyclical pickup.
Bears Say
Kloeckner Acquisition Raises Near‑term LeveragePlanned financing that increases leverage to ~4x materially reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk during integration. Higher interest and deleveraging needs could constrain capital allocation and amplify exposure to cyclical downturns over the next several quarters.
Modest Profitability MarginsLow single‑digit net margins and sub‑10% EBITDA margins limit the company's buffer against raw material swings and demand declines. Structural margin compression would quickly hit free cash flow and make deleveraging or investment harder during cyclical troughs over a medium horizon.
Operational Headwinds: Toll Volume Decline And Higher SG&AFacility closure and falling toll volumes reduce recurring service revenue and utilization. Concurrently higher SG&A tied to strategic projects raises fixed cost base. Together these trends can depress margins and slow profitability recovery, stressing operations through multiple quarters.
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 $21.30 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 $2.11B.
When is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 25, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were Worthington Steel, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Worthington Steel, Inc. released its earnings results on Dec 17, 2025. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.39 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 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Worthington Steel, Inc. have?
Worthington Steel, Inc. has 50,805,634 shares outstanding.
What happened to Worthington Steel, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Worthington Steel, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.38 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.39. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.278%.
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
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$47.00 (13.09% Upside)
$47.00 (13.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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 ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
23.61%
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
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance with significant market share gains and successful integration of AI and automation. Recognition for corporate citizenship and awards further highlighted the company's positive momentum. However, challenges such as decreased toll processing volumes, higher SG&A expenses, and compressed galvanized spreads were noted.View all WS earnings summariesWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$47.00
▲(13.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Gerdau SA
―
Grupo Simec SA De CV
―
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
―
―
Ascent Industries
―
Ownership Overview
2.21% Insiders
14.84% Mutual Funds
6.06% Other Institutional Investors
53.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors