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Worthington Industries Inc (WOR)

Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/03/2025: WOR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

4 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $68.2

1 Year Target Price $68.2

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$68.2 Target price
52w Low $37.5
Current$55.53
52w High $70.7

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 76.6%
Avg. Invested days 65
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/03/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.77B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 252.41
1Y Target Price 68.2
Price to earnings Ratio 252.41
1Y Target Price 68.2
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 1.22
52 Weeks Range 37.50 - 70.70
Updated Date 12/3/2025
52 Weeks Range 37.50 - 70.70
Updated Date 12/3/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.28%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.22

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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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 252.41
Forward PE 15.13
Enterprise Value 2908232827
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.3
Enterprise Value 2908232827
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.3
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.92
Shares Outstanding 49665056
Shares Floating 31147440
Shares Outstanding 49665056
Shares Floating 31147440
Percent Insiders 37.81
Percent Institutions 54.39

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Worthington Industries Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo 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.

Company business area logo 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 logo 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

Product Key Offerings logo 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 logo 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 competitor logo 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

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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.