What is Worthington Steel, Inc.'s (WS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (60), Value (46), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Worthington Steel, Inc. have an economic moat?

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Worthington Steel, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Worthington Steel, Inc. in?

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (United States).

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BUY

Worthington Steel, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $1.8B · Avg Vol: $13M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

103.6x

ROE

-1.0%

D/E

0.3x

Dividend %

1.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Worthington Steel, Inc., recently spun off from Worthington Industries, is a leading North American steel processor specializing in flat-rolled steel products such as galvanized, cold rolled, hot rolled, and electrical steel. The company serves diverse end markets including automotive, construction, and infrastructure with its specialized processing capabilities and strong customer relationships. Its focus on advanced steel solutions provides a competitive edge in a foundational materials industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	4.1B	3.6B	3.4B	3.1B	-8.7%	3.4B
EPS	3.61	1.74	3.14	2.24	-14.7%	0.34
Shares	50.0M	49.3M	49.3M	49.5M	-1.0%	49.9M
Debt	153.9M	100.4M	223.9M	227.9M	14.0%	354.3M
Equity	1.1B	1.0B	985.3M	1.1B	-1.8%	—
Op CF	39.5M	315.0M	199.5M	230.3M	80.0%	201.2M
Inv CF	-395.3M	-22.2M	-123.2M	-129.1M	—	—
Fin CF	358.4M	-280.2M	-68.8M	-48.5M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-15.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$36.76

RSI (14)

87.5

52W High

$48.75

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

11.7%79.9

ROE

-1.0%38.7

GP/Assets

20.6%74.6

Op. Margin

5.7%54.4

FCF/Assets

4.1%70.0

Piotroski

547.3

Int. Cover

21.9x72.9

D/E Ratio

0.28x44.3

Current Ratio

1.46x32.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

103.6x10.4

EV/EBITDA

9.7x51.7

P/FCF

22.3x47.7

P/B

1.6x56.7

P/S

0.5x80.3

Div Yield

1.8%45.1

Momentum

52W High %

75%70.8

RS 6M

-16%55.9

SMA 50/200

1.05x65.7

EPS Rev 4W

-6.5%12.7

EPS Rev 12W

-6.5%19.7

EPS Improve

+635%94.6

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.8B

P/E (Forward)

14.1x

Gross Margin

11.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
WS	Worthington Steel, Inc.(you)	$1.8B	66	BUY
MTUS	Metallus Inc.	$873M	69	BUY
NWPX	NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.	$1.2B	87	STRONG BUY
MSB	Mesabi Trust	$295M	49	HOLD
FRD	Friedman Industries, Incorporated	$253M	94	STRONG BUY
CLF.MX	Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.	$5.7B	20	SELL
RS	Reliance, Inc.	$20.8B	86	STRONG BUY
STLD	Steel Dynamics, Inc.	$35.6B	85	STRONG BUY
NUE	Nucor Corporation	$56.4B	89	STRONG BUY
SLVM	Sylvamo Corporation	$1.5B	68	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 25.3%

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) — Stock Score Summary

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$36.76
Market Cap	$1.8B
P/E (TTM)	103.65
P/E (Forward)	14.10
Price/Book	1.56
Return on Equity	-1.0%
Return on Invested Capital	11.7%
Debt/Equity	0.28x
Gross Margin	11.7%
Operating Margin	5.7%
Revenue Growth	11.6%
Dividend Yield	1.8%
Free Cash Flow	$81M

Worthington Steel, Inc. operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Worthington Steel, Inc.’s (WS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (46), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Worthington Steel, Inc. have an economic moat?: Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Worthington Steel, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Worthington Steel, Inc. in?: Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (United States).