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Worthington Steel Inc (WS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: WS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $36
1 Year Target Price $36
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -30.77% | Avg. Invested days 20 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.53B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.79 | 1Y Target Price 36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.79 | 1Y Target Price 36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 21.07 - 46.21 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 21.07 - 46.21 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.09% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.35 |
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 2025-09-24 | When After Market | Estimate 0.72 | Actual 0.77 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.18% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.79 | Forward PE 11.6 | Enterprise Value 1821984653 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 |
Enterprise Value 1821984653 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.55 | Shares Outstanding 50833057 | Shares Floating 45030464 |
Shares Outstanding 50833057 | Shares Floating 45030464 | ||
Percent Insiders 36.05 | Percent Institutions 50.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Worthington Steel Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Worthington Steel Inc. was founded in 1955 by John H. McConnell as Worthington Industries. It began as a single steel processing plant and has grown into a diversified metals manufacturing company through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company changed its name to Worthington Steel Inc. in 2023 following a spin-off of its other businesses.
Core Business Areas
- Steel Processing: Processes flat-rolled steel for various applications, including automotive, construction, and energy. This includes slitting, pickling, and cold-rolling.
- Sustainable Building Products: Focuses on lightweight framing and suspension systems designed for various applications that contribute to greener, more sustainable buildings.
Leadership and Structure
Geoff Gilmore is the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized organizational structure, empowering individual business units while maintaining overall strategic alignment.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Flat-Rolled Steel: Processes and distributes flat-rolled steel tailored for automotive, construction, and other industries. The steel processing market is highly fragmented. Competitors include Nucor, Steel Dynamics, and U.S. Steel.
- Lightweight Framing and Suspension Systems: Offers sustainable building products that contribute to environmentally responsible building practices. Market share is smaller. Competitors include ClarkDietrich Building Systems and CEMCO.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel industry is cyclical and influenced by economic conditions, trade policies, and raw material prices. The sustainable building products market is growing due to increasing demand for environmentally friendly construction.
Positioning
Worthington Steel Inc. is a leading steel processor and supplier with a focus on value-added products and services. They have strong customer relationships and a reputation for quality.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global steel processing market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Worthington Steel Inc. has a significant presence but operates in a competitive landscape. The sustainable building materials market represents a smaller TAM but has higher growth potential.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Diversified product portfolio
- Efficient operations
- Decentralized business model
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Reliance on a few key customers
- High capital expenditure requirements
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Developing innovative products
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Benefiting from government infrastructure spending
Threats
- Increased competition
- Trade barriers
- Economic downturns
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUE
- STLD
- X
Competitive Landscape
Worthington Steel Inc. competes with large steel producers and specialized processors. They differentiate themselves through value-added services and strong customer relationships. NUE and STLD are generally larger with more diverse product offerings. X has an integrated operation to make steel and is a downstream processor.
Major Acquisitions
Tempel Steel
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 255
- Strategic Rationale: Expand market to electrical steel lamination manufacturing.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth in core markets.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by market expansion, new product development, and favorable economic conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies and acquisitions of complementary businesses.
Summary
Worthington Steel Inc. is a well-established steel processor that benefits from its long-standing customer relationships and diverse product offerings. The cyclical nature of the steel industry and raw material price volatility pose challenges. Strategic acquisitions and investments in innovation are crucial for future growth. They must be wary of increased competition and trade policies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Research
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Worthington Steel Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Columbus, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-12-01 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Geoffrey G. Gilmore | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.worthingtonsteel.com |
Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.worthingtonsteel.com | ||
Worthington Steel, Inc. operates as a steel processor in North America. The company offers carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blanks, as well as automotive and electrical steel lamination stampings; and aluminum tailor welded blanks. It serves automotive, construction, machinery and equipment, heavy truck, agriculture, and energy sectors. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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