Worthington Steel, Inc.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.81B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.21B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Worthington Steel, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 23, 2026.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. has 49.92M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 247.21. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.61, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.98.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.56 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.75 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.58 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Worthington Steel, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 90.69, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.21B versus a market cap of 1.81B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.46, meaning it holds 1.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 28.05, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.85 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 0.80, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) is negative at -16.01, so the business is destroying capital rather than earning a return above its cost of capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.40, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -1.43, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period. The company generates approximately 596,786.19 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,950.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 7.26 indicates how many times Worthington Steel, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. recorded 17.16M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 281.69, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 6.09M, leaving 7.29M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 38.30% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 31.93, while the 200-day moving average is 32.45.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. generated 2.95B in revenue and converted that into 7.29M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -0.22. EBITDA reached 191.12M, while operating income came in at 90.84M.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. holds 72.57M in cash and equivalents against 303.92M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 147.71M. Total book value stands at 912.10M, with working capital of 303.75M providing operational flexibility.

Worthington Steel, Inc. produced 172.59M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -103.97M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 68.62M - equivalent to 1.38 per share.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. posted a gross margin of 11.71, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.08 and net profit margin of 0.25 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. paid dividends of 0.56 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -95.04 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.75, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -0.14, meaning Worthington Steel, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

As of May 31, 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.35, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.