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WS Stock Chart & Stats
$34.01
$0.78(2.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$34.01
$0.78(2.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.22 - $49.17
Previous Close$36.76
Volume205.78K
Average Volume (3M)258.56K
Market Cap
$1.70B
Enterprise Value$2.57K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$354.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)95.2
Beta1.76
Next Earnings
Oct 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding50,946,617
10 Day Avg. Volume295,722
30 Day Avg. Volume258,557
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 Upside35.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Klöckner Acquisition Expands Scale And DiversificationThe Klöckner combination materially broadens Worthington Steel’s product range, geographic footprint, and end-market exposure. Management has quantified substantial synergy and working-capital opportunities, creating a multi-quarter pathway to greater scale, operating leverage, and improved cash deployment.
Positive Operating Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow shows the processing platform continues converting business activity into liquidity even during an earnings downturn. This supports ongoing investment, debt management, and dividends, while providing a durable buffer against cyclical steel-market volatility.
Direct Volume Growth And Customer Share GainsGrowth in direct sales and several important end markets indicates customer-program strength and improved mix toward higher-value relationships. Automotive, energy, and agriculture gains can support recurring throughput and reduce reliance on weaker tolling or construction demand over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Reduced Equity Cushion And Higher DebtThe sharp reduction in reported equity substantially weakens the balance-sheet cushion, while higher debt increases financial obligations after the acquisition. Even with moderate debt-to-equity in the latest period, the smaller capital base leaves less resilience if steel demand, spreads, or cash conversion deteriorate.
Severe Profitability And Spread CompressionLower adjusted EBIT reflects pressure on the core economics of processing, not merely a one-time accounting charge. Compressed direct spreads, reduced tolling activity, and rising overhead can limit margin recovery and weaken earnings quality until pricing, utilization, and cost absorption improve.
Klöckner Integration Remains Execution-dependentThe acquisition’s full control and economic benefits are not yet completely realized because important legal and shareholder steps remain outstanding. Delays or complications could postpone synergy capture, extend integration costs, and make the targeted debt reduction and operating improvements harder to deliver.
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 $1.70B.
When is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Worthington Steel, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 06, 2026 which is in 15 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 1.92%. 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 50,946,617 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 -7.044%.
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 (35.25% Upside)
$46.00 (35.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 386.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.81%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
▲(35.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.31% Insiders
15.12% Mutual Funds
8.37% Other Institutional Investors
50.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors