Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS)
NYSE:WS
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$23.29 - $49.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.81K
Average Volume (3M)363.19K
Market Cap
$1.78B
Enterprise Value$2.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$90.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$352.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.8
Beta1.77
Next Earnings
Jul 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding50,806,340
10 Day Avg. Volume308,518
30 Day Avg. Volume363,191
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 Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.00Price Target Upside25.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Transformational Klöckner AcquisitionAcquiring Klöckner materially expands Worthington’s geographic footprint, product breadth and scale, creating a larger service-center platform with estimated $150M synergies. This structural move should diversify end-market exposure and enhance long-term competitive position and pricing leverage.
Automotive Share GainsSustained share gains with direct OEM shipments indicate stronger program wins and deeper customer relationships. A higher OEM exposure and direct-sales momentum support more stable, contracted volume streams and long-term margin improvement versus low-margin toll distribution.
Positive Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, dividends and strategic investments. While conversion versus earnings has varied, net positive FCF supports disciplined capital allocation and the ability to fund growth initiatives without immediate equity raises.
Bears Say
Balance-sheet Clarity ConcernsInconsistent or opaque equity reporting complicates assessment of capital strength and leverage capacity. Unclear book-equity levels elevate perceived funding risk, could constrain borrowing flexibility and make it harder to judge true solvency and room for further strategic spending over the next several quarters.
Working-capital Pressure From Steel VolatilityVolatile raw-material prices materially increase inventory carrying needs and margin risk given pass-through and timing mismatches. This structurally raises working-capital requirements, can compress free cash flow during price climbs, and heightens liquidity sensitivity in a cyclical industry.
Material Near-term Leverage From Acquisition FinancingThe Klöckner acquisition’s substantial debt financing will materially raise leverage near term, reducing financial flexibility and increasing refinancing and integration risk. Achieving stated synergies and deleveraging is essential to restore balance-sheet resilience and limit covenant or cost-of-capital pressure.
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 $23.29 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 $1.78B.
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 78 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 0.74.
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?
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:
$38.00 (25.21% Upside)
$38.00 (25.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
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 Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.83%
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
15.22% Mutual Funds
6.10% Other Institutional Investors
52.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors