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WS Stock Chart & Stats
$35.98
$0.78(2.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$35.98
$0.78(2.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.22 - $49.17
Previous Close$36.76
Volume205.78K
Average Volume (3M)343.68K
Market Cap
$1.83B
Enterprise Value$2.57K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$354.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)102.9
Beta1.75
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding50,948,147
10 Day Avg. Volume221,217
30 Day Avg. Volume343,682
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 Upside27.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow and positive free cash flow demonstrate the core processing business converts revenue into liquidity. This durable cash generation provides capacity to service debt, fund capex, pay a dividend, and invest in integration or technology even if margins remain cyclical, supporting financial flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
Scale And Diversification From KlöcknerAcquiring majority control of Klöckner meaningfully broadens product mix, end markets and geographic reach — structural benefits for a processor reliant on scale. The quantified $300M combined EBITDA/working-capital opportunity, if realized, would materially improve margins, cash flow and resilience versus cyclical U.S.-only exposure over the medium term.
Stronger Direct-sales Mix And Customer WinsA higher share of direct, programmatic business and tangible wins in automotive and energy reduce exposure to low-margin tolling and spot volatility. Durable supplier ratings (John Deere, GM) and expanding direct volume suggest more predictable recurring demand and higher-value relationships that support steadier throughput and margin sustainability over quarters.
Bears Say
Eroded Equity CushionThe sharp decline in reported equity substantially reduces the balance-sheet buffer against cyclical downturns or integration setbacks. With a much smaller equity base and higher debt, the company is more levered relative to its cushion, increasing financial vulnerability and reducing ability to absorb shocks without harming investment or liquidity positions.
Material Impairment And Margin PressureA large non-cash impairment signals structural softness in parts of the product portfolio and heightened competitive/market stress. Combined with compressed spreads and falling adjusted EPS, this points to durable margin pressure in value-added processing that could restrain reinvestment, free cash flow growth and return profiles if spreads remain weak.
Higher Secured Leverage And Integration RiskLarge secured financings and expanded collateral materially increase leverage and creditor claims on assets. This raises covenant and refinancing sensitivity during integration, and the cross-border Klöckner integration adds execution risk. Together these factors could constrain strategic optionality and increase downside risk if synergies are delayed.
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 $1.83B.
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 54 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 0.92.
How many shares outstanding does Worthington Steel, Inc. have?
Worthington Steel, Inc. has 50,948,147 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?
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 (27.85% Upside)
$46.00 (27.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.78%
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
▲(27.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.31% Insiders
15.12% Mutual Funds
2.64% Other Institutional Investors
56.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors