Worthington Steel Inc (WS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Worthington Steel Inc stock (WS) is currently trading at $35.01. Worthington Steel Inc PE ratio is 12.77. Worthington Steel Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.49. Analyst consensus price target for WS is $47.00. WallStSmart rates WS as Hold.
- WS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- WS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- WS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- WS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- WS fair value vs current price
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- Is WS undervalued or overvalued?
- Worthington Steel Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- WS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- WS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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WS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Worthington Steel Inc (WS)
WS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $115.60, offering a 58% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Worthington Steel Inc (WS) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Worthington Steel Inc (WS) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 48.00% year-over-year
Trading at 1.44x book value, attractively priced
53.63% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Worthington Steel Inc (WS) Areas to Watch (5)
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Solid revenue growth at 18.00% per year
Worthington Steel Inc (WS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.49), Price/Book (1.44) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 48.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 18.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.50%, Operating Margin at 2.59%, Profit Margin at 3.83%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 18.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.49x sits near its historical average of 0.51x (36th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 28% below its historical high of 0.68x set in Feb 2026, and 33% above its historical low of 0.37x in May 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Worthington Steel Inc (WS) · BASIC MATERIALS › STEEL
The Big Picture
Worthington Steel Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.3B with 18% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 3.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 75M in free cash flow and 99M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Profit margin at 3.8% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Worthington Steel Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.59, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Worthington Steel Inc.
Bottom Line
Worthington Steel Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (18% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Worthington Steel Inc(WS)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
STEEL
USA
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a steel processor in North America. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.