Worthington Steel, Inc.
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Worthington Steel, Inc. focuses on Steel services and products. Worthington Steel, Inc. operates as a steel processor in North America. The company carries a $1.76B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blanks, as well as automotive and electrical steel lamination stampings; and aluminum tailor welded blanks.
Market Cap
$1.76B
Beta
2.32
P/E (TTM)
103.91
P/E (Fwd)
14.13
EPS (TTM)
$0.34
EPS (Fwd)
$2.50
ROE
-1.1%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$84.6M
Total Debt
$354.3M
Free CF
$90.7M
52W Change
10.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
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. Free cash flow comes in at $90.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -1.1%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $4.07B (2022) to $3.09B (2025), a 24% decline worth watching.
A beta of 2.32 means WS is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. 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.