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

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Worthington Steel is a steel processor with limited pricing power and low margins. It is highly dependent on volatile hot-rolled coil prices and lacks a durable economic moat.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$41.96
Market Cap$2.1B
P/E (TTM)17.83
P/E (Forward)16.00
Price/Book1.90
Return on Equity10.4%
Return on Invested Capital11.7%
Debt/Equity25.98
Gross Margin12.3%
Operating Margin1.8%
Revenue Growth12.0%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$963K

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 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (40), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Worthington Steel, Inc. have an economic moat?
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 71/100. 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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