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Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS)
NYSE:WS
WS Stock Chart & Stats
$31.55
-$0.71(-2.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.55
-$0.71(-2.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.30 - $49.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.81K
Average Volume (3M)295.18K
Market Cap
$1.60B
Enterprise Value$1.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$89.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$278.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta1.70
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. Volume420,837
30 Day Avg. Volume295,182
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 Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.30
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.07
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.00Price Target Upside48.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA low debt-to-equity ratio and ~52% equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility through steel cycles. This capital structure supports working-capital needs, funds capex or bolt-on deals, and reduces bankruptcy risk, preserving operational continuity and long-term investment capacity.
Cash GenerationStrong free cash flow growth and >1.6x operating cash conversion sustain internal funding for maintenance capex, working capital, and dividends. Reliable cash conversion buffers cyclical revenue swings and enables deleveraging or strategic investments over multiple quarters.
Market-share Gains & AutomationGains in Cold Rolled and a 26% rise in automotive shipments indicate durable customer wins and sticky OEM relationships. Coupled with AI/automation that improves accuracy and throughput, this strengthens competitive positioning and supports sustained margin improvement over time.
Bears Say
Kloeckner Acquisition Leverage RiskAcquiring Kloeckner materially increases scale but temporarily lifts leverage to roughly 4x using significant new debt. Elevated leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, constrains financial flexibility, and increases reliance on successful integration and realized synergies over multiple quarters.
Compressed Galvanized SpreadsNarrow galvanized product spreads driven by softer construction demand reduce profitability on coated product lines. If structural weakness in construction persists, margin pressure may be prolonged, hurting gross margins and magnifying the impact of fixed costs on earnings.
Higher SG&A And Lower Toll VolumesRising SG&A from compensation and strategic project fees, alongside lower toll-processing volumes after a facility closure, weakens operating leverage. Higher recurring overheads and reduced fee-based throughput can depress margins and make earnings more sensitive to volume swings over coming 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 $1.60B.
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 2 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 0.277%.
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:
$47.00 (48.97% Upside)
$47.00 (48.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
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 ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.57%
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
▲(48.97% 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