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Total Volume
Captures aggregate production and sales throughput to indicate operational efficiency and how well capacity is being used. Comparing produced versus shipped volume reveals inventory builds or destocking cycles; consistent or growing volumes help absorb fixed costs, while volatile volumes highlight the company’s exposure to cyclical industries like construction and manufacturing.Total volumes have trended slightly lower year‑over‑year with a clear cyclical trough in early 2025 and a rebound mid‑2025; importantly, the decline reflects a mix shift—not demand collapse—since management reported sizable gains in direct automotive and cold‑rolled strip shipments that lift margins even as toll processing (and the Cleveland facility closure) removed volumes. Investors should watch improving direct spreads and AI-driven efficiency for sustained earnings upside, but compressed galvanized spreads and higher SG&A could limit margin gains.
Date | Total Volume |
|---|---|
Aug 31, 2025 | $928.87K |
May 31, 2025 | $982.18K |
Feb 28, 2025 | $881.41K |
Nov 30, 2024 | $936.07K |
Aug 31, 2024 | $994.09K |
May 31, 2024 | $1.03M |
Feb 29, 2024 | $985.67K |
Nov 30, 2023 | $968.60K |
Aug 31, 2023 | $1.02M |