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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: WOR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $68.2
1 Year Target Price $68.2
2 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 76.6% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.81B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 256.91 | 1Y Target Price 68.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 256.91 | 1Y Target Price 68.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 37.50 - 70.70 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 37.50 - 70.70 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.24% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.22 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-09-23 | When After Market | Estimate 0.7 | Actual 0.74 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.91% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.86% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.43% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 256.91 | Forward PE 15.41 | Enterprise Value 2962596271 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.34 |
Enterprise Value 2962596271 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.2 | Shares Outstanding 49665056 | Shares Floating 31147440 |
Shares Outstanding 49665056 | Shares Floating 31147440 | ||
Percent Insiders 37.81 | Percent Institutions 52.45 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Worthington Industries Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Worthington Industries was founded in 1955 by John H. McConnell as a single steel processing company. It has since grown through acquisitions and expansions into a diversified metals manufacturing company.
Core Business Areas
- Steel Processing: Processes flat-rolled steel for various industries, including automotive, construction, and agriculture.
- Pressure Cylinders: Manufactures pressure cylinders and related products for industrial, consumer, and transportation markets.
- Building Products: Produces metal framing and other building products for commercial and residential construction.
- Sustainable Energy Solutions: Develops and manufactures sustainable energy solutions and products.
Leadership and Structure
Worthington Industries is led by a board of directors and a senior management team. Geoff Gilmore serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Processed Steel: Worthington's processed steel is used in automotive, construction, and other industries. Market share varies by specific steel product, with strong competition from Nucor, Steel Dynamics, and US Steel. Revenue contribution is significant to the overall business.
- Pressure Cylinders: Manufactures cylinders for propane, refrigerant, and other gases. Competitors include Luxfer Gas Cylinders and Catalina Cylinders. Worthington has a significant presence in the North American market. This contributes a significant part to the overall revenue.
- Metal Framing: Provides metal framing solutions for construction. Competitors include Unistrut and ClarkDietrich. Worthington has a significant presence in the North American market. This contributes a significant part to the overall revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel processing and metal manufacturing industry is cyclical and impacted by economic conditions, raw material prices, and global trade dynamics. Construction and energy sectors heavily influence the industry.
Positioning
Worthington Industries is a diversified metal manufacturer with a strong market position in steel processing, pressure cylinders, and building products. Its competitive advantages include its diversified product portfolio, strong customer relationships, and efficient operations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for Worthington's products is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, spread across its various segments. Worthington's diversified approach allows it to tap into multiple markets, and its position varies across each segment.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Efficient operations
- Experienced management team
- Financial stability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Operational complexity due to diversification
- Potential for legacy environmental liabilities
Opportunities
- Growth in construction and infrastructure spending
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of sustainable products
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increase in demand for pressure cylinders
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Increased competition
- Changes in government regulations
- Global trade tensions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUE (Nucor)
- STLD (Steel Dynamics)
- X (US Steel)
Competitive Landscape
Worthington faces competition from other steel producers and manufacturers. Its competitive advantages include its diversified product portfolio and strong customer relationships.
Major Acquisitions
Hexagon Ragasco
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 274
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded presence in the lightweight composite cylinder market.
Weber Knapp
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 85
- Strategic Rationale: Expands capabilities within the framing and cabinet industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Worthington Industries has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion over the past decades.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth for Worthington Industries, driven by increased demand in construction and energy sectors.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into sustainable energy solutions and optimizing operations.
Summary
Worthington Industries is a diversified metals manufacturer with a decent financial foundation. Its strengths lie in its diverse product lines and efficient operations. However, it faces challenges from economic cycles, raw material price volatility and competition in the steel market. Expanding into sustainable solutions and managing costs will be crucial for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Worthington Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Columbus, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Joseph B. Hayek | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Metal Fabrication | Full time employees 6000 | |
Full time employees 6000 |
Worthington Enterprises, Inc. operates as an industrial manufacturing company. It operates through two segments, Consumer Products and Building Products. The Consumer Products segment provides products in the tools, outdoor living, and celebrations end markets. The segment's products include hand-held torches, micro torches, lighters, accessories, and fuel for constructing, fixing making, and creating; precision and specialty hand, digital, and safety tools; drywall tools and accessories used for finishing and taping, cutting, siding, and roofing; propane-filled cylinders for torches, camping stoves and other applications, helium-filled balloon kits, and gas grills and pizza ovens. This segment sells its products primarily to mass merchandisers, retailers, and distributors under the Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman, Garden-Weasel, General, Halo, Hawkeye, Level5, Mag-Torch, Pactool International, and Worthington Pro Grade brands. The Building Products segment provides pressurized containment solutions, such as refrigerant gas cylinders used in holding refrigerant gases for commercial, residential, and automotive air conditioning, and refrigeration systems; liquefied petroleum gas cylinders that holds fuel for residential and light commercial heating systems, barbeque grills and recreational vehicle equipment, industrial forklifts, and commercial/residential cooking; well water and expansion tanks used primarily in the residential and commercial markets; specialty products, including various fire suppression tanks, chemical tanks, and foam and adhesive tanks; and ceiling suspension systems. The company was formerly known as Worthington Industries, Inc. Worthington Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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