WORTHINGTON STEEL INC (WS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WS • US9821041012

46.56 USD
-1.88 (-3.88%)
At close: Feb 12, 2026
46.56 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/12/2026, 8:21:30 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WS. WS was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. WS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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

  • WS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WS has 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

  • WS has a Return On Assets of 5.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: WS outperforms 75.80% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.15%, WS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WS outperforms 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.
  • WS has a Operating Margin (5.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WS's Gross Margin of 12.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WS outperforms 44.59% of its industry peers.
  • WS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WS has more shares outstanding
  • WS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.54 indicates that WS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 3.54, WS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.62. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WS would need 2.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WS outperforms 76.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that WS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.14, WS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.62
Altman-Z 3.54
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC11.1%
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

  • WS has a Current Ratio of 1.80. 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 Current ratio value of 1.80, WS is not doing good in the industry: 63.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, WS is doing worse than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • WS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.32% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.75% in the last year.
  • WS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -8.73% yearly.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.42% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.26, WS is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WS indicates a rather cheap valuation: WS is cheaper than 89.81% 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 27.67.
  • WS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.92.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WS is cheaper than 71.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.26
Fwd PE 14.92
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 84.71% 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 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.64
EV/EBITDA 9.64
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of WS 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)1.01
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 1.03, WS pays a better dividend. On top of this WS pays more dividend than 85.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

  • WS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
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

  • 26.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WS. This is a low number and 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 (2/12/2026, 8:21:30 PM)

After market: 46.56 0 (0%)

46.56

-1.88 (-3.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)12-17
Earnings (Next)03-17
Inst Owners54.48%
Inst Owner Change1.48%
Ins Owners36.58%
Ins Owner Change3.46%
Market Cap2.37B
Revenue(TTM)3.27B
Net Income(TTM)124.60M
Analysts82
Price Target47.94 (2.96%)
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 18.26
Fwd PE 14.92
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 32.64
P/OCF 11.79
P/B 2.12
P/tB 2.55
EV/EBITDA 9.64
EPS(TTM)2.55
EY5.48%
EPS(NY)3.12
Fwd EY6.7%
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY3.06%
OCF(TTM)3.95
OCFY8.48%
SpS64.24
BVpS21.98
TBVpS18.24
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.51
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 3.54
F-Score3
WACC11.1%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 18.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.12.


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%.