WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:WOR • US9818111026
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+0.71 (+1.29%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
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WOR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While WOR has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. WOR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WOR was profitable.
- WOR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WOR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- WOR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WOR's Return On Assets of 6.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.01%, WOR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- WOR has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.87%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- WOR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.95%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.18%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (0.95%) for WOR is below the current ROIC(2.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.05% | ||
| ROE | 11.01% | ||
| ROIC | 2.87% |
ROA(3y)6.48%
ROA(5y)10.26%
ROE(3y)12.61%
ROE(5y)23.04%
ROIC(3y)0.95%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
1.3 Margins
- WOR has a Profit Margin of 8.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: WOR outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WOR has grown nicely.
- WOR has a Operating Margin of 5.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WOR outperforms 40.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WOR has grown nicely.
- WOR has a Gross Margin of 27.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WOR outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
- WOR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.46% | ||
| GM | 27.87% |
OM growth 3Y-9.98%
OM growth 5Y3.09%
PM growth 3Y4.78%
PM growth 5Y26.44%
GM growth 3Y26.57%
GM growth 5Y13.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WOR is destroying value.
- WOR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WOR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WOR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.78 indicates that WOR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WOR has a better Altman-Z score (3.78) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- WOR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WOR's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WOR outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WOR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, WOR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC9.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- WOR has a Current Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that WOR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WOR's Current ratio of 3.26 is amongst the best of the industry. WOR outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that WOR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- WOR has a better Quick ratio (2.26) than 80.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.27% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, WOR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.49% on average per year.
- WOR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.43%.
- Measured over the past years, WOR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -17.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.27%
EPS 3Y-25.04%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-39.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-17.72%
Sales Q2Q%19.51%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WOR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.66% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.41%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y12%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year18.19%
Revenue Next 2Y11.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.1%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.54, which indicates a correct valuation of WOR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WOR indicates a rather cheap valuation: WOR is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WOR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.95, WOR is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WOR is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, WOR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WOR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WOR is more expensive than 65.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 78.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WOR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WOR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WOR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WOR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- WOR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. WOR pays more dividend than 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WOR is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WOR decreases each year by -6.64%.
- WOR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WOR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y12%
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC / WOR FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WOR.
Can you provide the valuation status for WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WOR stock?
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR) is 16.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.87.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WOR stock?
The dividend rating of WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC (WOR) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.03%.