Worthington Steel, Inc.
WSBasic MaterialsNASDAQSteel
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) is listed under Steel. The company carries a $2.05B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-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
$2.05B
Beta
2.23
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
8.78
EPS (TTM)
$-0.71
EPS (Fwd)
$4.65
ROE
-3.4%
ROA
2.5%
Cash
$248.2M
Total Debt
$2.59B
Free CF
-$1.47B
52W Change
30.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WS stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 12, 2026 close, WS finished 0.17% above its 150-day moving average ($35.99) and 2.57% below its 200-day moving average ($37.00). 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 October 12, 2026 close, WS's RSI(14) was 58.8, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, WS has $248.2M in cash with $2.59B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$1.47B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -3.4%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.5% 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).
A beta of 2.23 means WS is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Worthington Steel, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing WS's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.