WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WS • US9821041012

46.9 USD
+0.34 (+0.73%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
46.9 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WS was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WS was profitable.
  • WS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years WS has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WS had a positive operating cash flow.
WS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WS (5.80%) is better than 75.80% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.15%, WS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WS (8.03%) is better than 70.70% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WS is in line with the industry average of 10.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 11.15%
ROIC 8.03%
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)11.49%
ROE(5y)15.25%
ROIC(3y)9.34%
ROIC(5y)12.06%
WS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • WS has a Profit Margin of 3.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: WS outperforms 65.61% of its industry peers.
  • WS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 5.17%, WS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WS has a Gross Margin (12.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.17%
PM (TTM) 3.82%
GM 12.76%
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.93%
GM growth 5YN/A
WS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WS is destroying value.
  • WS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WS Yearly Shares OutstandingWS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
WS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • WS has an Altman-Z score of 3.55. This indicates that WS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WS has a Altman-Z score (3.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WS is 2.62, which is a good value as it means it would take WS, 2.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.62, WS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.62
Altman-Z 3.55
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC10.92%
WS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that WS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WS has a Current ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: WS underperforms 63.06% of its industry peers.
  • WS has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that WS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.09, WS is not doing good in the industry: 66.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.09
WS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WS have decreased by -8.93% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for WS have been decreasing by -15.32% on average. This is quite bad
  • Looking at the last year, WS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.75% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.93%
EPS 3Y-15.32%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.73%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%17.98%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.09%
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.59%
Revenue Next Year19.03%
Revenue Next 2Y10.95%
Revenue Next 3Y8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.42%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
WS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B
WS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.39, the valuation of WS can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WS indicates a rather cheap valuation: WS is cheaper than 90.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.68.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.03, the valuation of WS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, WS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.39
Fwd PE 15.03
WS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WS is cheaper than 81.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.87
EV/EBITDA 9.71
WS Per share dataWS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • WS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, WS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, WS pays a better dividend. On top of this WS pays more dividend than 86.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, WS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

  • WS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WS Yearly Dividends per shareWS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • WS pays out 26.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.08%
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
WS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WS Dividend Payout.WS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WORTHINGTON STEEL INC

NYSE:WS (2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 46.9 0 (0%)

46.9

+0.34 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)12-17
Earnings (Next)03-17
Inst Owners54.48%
Inst Owner Change-92.9%
Ins Owners36.58%
Ins Owner Change3.46%
Market Cap2.38B
Revenue(TTM)3.27B
Net Income(TTM)124.60M
Analysts82
Price Target47.94 (2.22%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio3.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP26.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.4%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.64%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.21%
Max EPS beat(4)23.57%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.84%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.18%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.18%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.29%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)14.63%
PT rev (3m)30.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.39
Fwd PE 15.03
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 32.87
P/OCF 11.87
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.57
EV/EBITDA 9.71
EPS(TTM)2.55
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY3.04%
OCF(TTM)3.95
OCFY8.42%
SpS64.26
BVpS21.99
TBVpS18.25
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 11.15%
ROCE 10.79%
ROIC 8.03%
ROICexc 8.48%
ROICexgc 9.64%
OM 5.17%
PM (TTM) 3.82%
GM 12.76%
FCFM 2.22%
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)11.49%
ROE(5y)15.25%
ROIC(3y)9.34%
ROIC(5y)12.06%
ROICexc(3y)9.6%
ROICexc(5y)12.34%
ROICexgc(3y)10.85%
ROICexgc(5y)13.6%
ROCE(3y)12.75%
ROCE(5y)15.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.2%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.72%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.89%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.93%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.62
Debt/EBITDA 0.64
Cap/Depr 169.8%
Cap/Sales 3.93%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.12%
Profit Quality 58.19%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 3.55
F-Score3
WACC10.92%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)140.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.15%
Profit Quality(3y)153.93%
Profit Quality(5y)107.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.93%
EPS 3Y-15.32%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y18.09%
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y15.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.73%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%17.98%
Revenue Next Year19.03%
Revenue Next 2Y10.95%
Revenue Next 3Y8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year78.24%
EBIT Next 3Y28.85%
EBIT Next 5Y16.8%
FCF growth 1Y3.95%
FCF growth 3Y218.23%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y15.44%
OCF growth 3Y79.98%
OCF growth 5YN/A

WORTHINGTON STEEL INC / WS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WS.


What is the valuation status of WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WS stock?

WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) is 18.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.


Is the dividend of WORTHINGTON STEEL INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.08%.