Worthington Steel, Inc.
WSBasic MaterialsNASDAQSteel · Last scanned Sep 5, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is listed under Steel. The company carries a $1.84B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers carbon flat-rolled steel processing services, including pickling, specialty re-rolling, hot dip galvanizing, blanking, slitting, and cutting-to-length; laser welded solutions; precision magnetic steel laminations for the automotive, industrial motor, generator, and transformer industries; tailor and aluminum tailor welded blanks; steel toll processing services for steel mills, large end-users, and service centers; and automotive and electrical steel lamination stampings.
Market Cap
$1.84B
Beta
2.25
P/E (TTM)
212.76
P/E (Fwd)
7.43
EPS (TTM)
$0.17
EPS (Fwd)
$4.87
ROE
-1.1%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$84.6M
Total Debt
$354.3M
Free CF
$90.7M
52W Change
9.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, WS finished 9.45% below its 150-day moving average ($37.56) and 8.03% below its 200-day moving average ($36.98). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is WS overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, WS's RSI(14) was 27.2, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $84.6M in cash, though total debt stands at $354.3M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $90.7M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of -1.1% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.61B (2023) to $3.44B (2026).
With a beta above 1.5, WS tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Worthington Steel, Inc. and its sector.