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Worthington Steel, Inc. WS

Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills · SIC 3310 · Vertical: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (SIC 3310)

40.48USD+0.62% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Worthington Steel is one of North America's value-added metals processors, focused mainly on flat-rolled carbon steel and electrical steel laminations. The company entered 2026 in a transformation phase after acquiring a majority stake in Kloeckner & Co, which substantially changed its scale, with quarterly net sales rising to 2726.6 million USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) stock was 40.48 USD (+0.62% on the day), with market capitalisation 2.1 bn USD, dividend yield 1.58%, beta 1.43, 52-week range 28.10–48.69 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q1 2027): revenue of 2.7 bn USD (+212.4% YoY), net income of -10.0 m USD (−127.2% YoY), diluted EPS -0.20 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
2.1 bn USD
shares as of 09 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.76 · TTM to 31 Aug 2026
E/P (TTM)
-1.87%
TTM to 31 Aug 2026
Dividend yield
1.58%
DPS 12m 0.64
Beta (2y)
1.43
Volatility (1y) 47%
52-week range
28.1048.69

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
54.2
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
36.09 – 44.23
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.54 · band width 20.3%
SMA 50 / 200
37.07 / 37.67
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.21 / 1.41
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+3.5%−1.1%+4.6 pp—
3 months+6.3%−0.5%+6.7 pp—
6 months−3.3%+4.4%−7.7 pp—
Year to date+16.9%+12.3%+4.6 pp—
1 year+31.2%+13.5%+17.7 pp+6.4%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+4.4%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−42.3%
09 Feb 2026 → 27 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−51.5%
11 Nov 2024 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q1 2027 · 31 Aug 2026

Revenue
2.7 bn USD
+212.4% YoY
Net income
-10.0 m USD
−127.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.20
−127.4% YoY
net / operating
-0.4% / 2.1%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Revenue739.0 m687.4 m832.9 m872.9 m871.9 m769.8 m929.2 m2.7 bn
Cost of revenue659.0 m606.2 m705.9 m757.7 m778.7 m693.7 m810.4 m2.5 bn
Gross profit80.0 m81.2 m127.0 m115.2 m93.2 m76.1 m118.8 m261.2 m
SG&A61.1 m54.6 m58.9 m67.9 m70.9 m77.5 m81.1 m208.8 m
Operating income18.9 m18.3 m66.4 m48.3 m21.7 m3.1 m-74.5 m56.0 m
Depreciation & amortisation16.3 m ≈16.6 m ≈16.9 m20.3 m21.7 m ≈21.6 m ≈20.6 m27.8 m
Interest expense2.1 m1.4 m1.0 m2.9 m2.7 m2.1 m20.7 m38.8 m
Pre-tax income19.7 m17.1 m75.1 m52.0 m25.7 m14.3 m-84.9 m12.0 m
Income tax3.6 m5.0 m16.2 m13.4 m4.2 m3.5 m-1.1 m12.1 m
Net income12.8 m13.8 m55.7 m36.8 m18.8 m10.4 m-57.5 m-10.0 m
Diluted EPS0.250.271.10 ≈0.730.370.20-1.13 ≈-0.20
Operating cash flow68.0 m ≈53.8 m ≈53.9 m-6.3 m99.3 m ≈63.3 m ≈44.9 m—
Capex34.8 m ≈28.6 m ≈45.5 m29.4 m24.7 m ≈30.0 m ≈37.1 m63.0 m
Dividends paid7.9 m ≈8.0 m ≈8.0 m8.1 m8.4 m ≈8.1 m ≈8.0 m8.2 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20222023202420252026
Revenue4.1 bn3.6 bn3.4 bn3.1 bn3.4 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable−11.3%−4.9%−9.8%+11.3%
Net income180.4 m87.1 m154.7 m110.7 m8.5 m
Net income YoYunavailable−51.7%+77.6%−28.4%−92.3%
Diluted EPS3.661.773.112.190.17
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−51.6%+75.7%−29.6%−92.2%
net %4.4%2.4%4.5%3.6%0.2%
Free cash flow3.1 m269.5 m96.1 m99.9 m80.0 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 31 May 2026

Cash
84.6 m USD
Financial debt
256.8 m USD
Net debt
172.2 m USD
Equity
1.2 bn USD
Total assets
2.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.21x
Current ratio
1.46x
ROE
0.7%
ROA
0.4%
FCF margin
2.3%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.1 bn
2026
3.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
3.0 bn
2025
2.7 bn
2026
3.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
439.8 m
2025
388.6 m
2026
403.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

SG&A
2024
224.4 m
2025
231.6 m
2026
297.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Operating income
2024
194.5 m
2025
147.0 m
2026
-1.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
65.3 m
2025
66.0 m
2026
84.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
259.8 m ≈
2025
213.0 m ≈
2026
82.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
6.0 m
2025
7.1 m
2026
28.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
216.2 m
2025
148.1 m
2026
7.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Income tax
2024
46.1 m
2025
28.8 m
2026
20.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Net income
2024
154.7 m
2025
110.7 m
2026
8.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
3.11
2025
2.19
2026
0.17

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
49.8 m
2025
50.5 m
2026
50.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Dividend per share
2024
0.32
2025
0.64
2026
0.64

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
40.2 m
2025
38.0 m
2026
84.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Receivables
2024
472.6 m
2025
438.7 m
2026
496.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Inventories
2024
405.3 m
2025
422.0 m
2026
415.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Current assets
2024
1.0 bn
2025
1.0 bn
2026
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
474.8 m
2025
548.2 m
2026
649.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Goodwill
2024
79.6 m
2025
79.6 m
2026
44.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
77.0 m
2025
67.9 m
2026
77.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Total assets
2024
1.9 bn
2025
2.0 bn
2026
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
380.4 m
2025
402.5 m
2026
424.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Short-term debt
2024
148.0 m
2025
149.2 m
2026
212.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Long-term debt
2024
0
2025
2.3 m
2026
44.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Current liabilities
2024
618.4 m
2025
631.5 m
2026
775.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
748.9 m
2025
763.9 m
2026
989.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Equity
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.2 bn
2026
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
199.5 m
2025
230.3 m
2026
201.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Capex
2024
103.4 m
2025
130.4 m
2026
121.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Free cash flow
2024
96.1 m ≈
2025
99.9 m ≈
2026
80.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2024
-123.2 m
2025
-129.1 m
2026
-213.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
-68.8 m
2025
-48.5 m
2026
3.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Dividends paid
2024
7.9 m
2025
31.9 m
2026
32.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Jul 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
11.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-1.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
-101.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income growth (YoY)
-92.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income CAGR 3Y
-54.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
-92.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EPS CAGR 3Y
-54.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-19.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Profitability

Gross margin
10.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
EBITDA margin
1.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
EBIT margin
0.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
Net margin
-0.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
FCF margin
0.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026

Returns

ROE
-3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
ROA
-0.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
ROIC
0.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
ROCE
0.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
insufficient data
Payout ratio (FCF)
70.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
19.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Debt / equity
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Interest coverage
0.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Quick ratio
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
201.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Capital expenditure
154.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
Free cash flow
46.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
205.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
65 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Days inventory outstanding
84 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Days payables outstanding
60 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Cash conversion cycle
89 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
2.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Enterprise value
4.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-1.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
P/B
2.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
P/S
0.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
EV/EBITDA
41.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
EV/EBIT
638.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
EV/Sales
0.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
P/FCF
44.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
FCF yield
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Dividend yield
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026

Risk

Altman Z
1.54
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 15 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score < 40

Closing price

40.48 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 2.1 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
2.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
2.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
EV/EBITDA
41.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
ROE
-3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Aug 2026
Net margin
-0.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 31 Aug 2026

Coverage and freshness

34/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 31 Aug 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Aug 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 09 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 13 Oct 2026
verified 693derived 60

Score by group

  • Valuation12
  • Returns42
  • Quality13
  • Balance sheet17
  • Growth0

Estimated value range

Low
5.00
USD per share
Mid
5.62
USD per share
High
15.45
USD per share
Price: 40.48 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -86.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -620.7% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 1.59 – 19.58 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)1.59 – 19.58 (Mid 1.59)
    WACC 7.1% · starting FCFF 100.4 m USD · terminal value share of EV 80%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: starting growth implied by the price (fading linearly to terminal growth, everything else fixed): 30.0%
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · not enough peers
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)8.41 – 11.31 (Mid 9.65)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (SIC 3310)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 15/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality0.2%0 (on a fixed band)13%
Net margin · Quality-0.7%33 (vs peers)8%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-1.5%0 (on a fixed band)10%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-54.2%0 (on a fixed band)10%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet19.9x0 (on a fixed band)13%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet0.1x0 (on a fixed band)8%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.8x85 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuation41.0x0 (on a fixed band)13%
FCF yield · Valuation2.2%28 (on a fixed band)10%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns1.6%23 (on a fixed band)8%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns70.5%71 (on a fixed band)5%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet17/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality13/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns42/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation12/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

Memo

WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC. (WS). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-08-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.4 bn USD in 2026; YoY growth 11.3%; net margin -0.7%; ROE -3.6%; net debt/EBITDA 19.9x.

The estimated value range is 5.00–15.45 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 5.62 USD, the price of 40.48 USD leaves a potential of -86.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -620.7% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 15/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 1.8x
  • Payout ratio (FCF): 70.5%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: 0.2%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -1.5%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -54.2%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 19.9x
  • Interest coverage: 0.1x
  • EV/EBITDA: 41.0x
  • FCF yield: 2.2%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 1.6%
  • The price is above the estimated value range
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, P/E (TTM).

Versus the vertical median

Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (SIC 3310) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 6 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 19.1x
EV/EBITDA
41.0x
vertical median —
P/S
0.4x
vertical median 0.8x
below median (−52.6%)
P/B
2.0x
vertical median 1.6x
above median (+26.4%)
ROE
-3.6%
vertical median 5.2%
below median (−169.2%)
Net margin
-0.7%
vertical median 2.3%
below median (−131.0%)
EBIT margin
0.1%
vertical median 5.6%
below median (−97.9%)
Revenue YoY
11.3%
vertical median 7.6%
above median (+49.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
19.9x
vertical median —
Dividend yield
1.6%
vertical median 1.2%
above median (+33.3%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WORWorthington Enterprises, Inc3.2 bn19.616.3%11.5%+19.7%+18% / +47%
WSWorthington Steel, Inc.2.1 bn—-3.6%-0.7%+11.3%+31% / unavailable
ROCKGibraltar Industries, Inc.1.3 bn—-15.6%-10.4%+11.0%−13% / −35%
IIINInsteel Industries Inc.559.5 m19.17.9%4.0%+14.2%−5% / −15%
FRDFriedman Industries Inc279.8 m17.910.4%2.7%−13.9%+91% / +223%
GGBGerdau S.A.——2.5%2.0%+4.2%+28% / +24%
SIDNational Steel Co——-17.4%-5.9%−3.9%−51% / −76%

1- and 3-year price returns: for WS from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 07 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (13 Oct 2026).

    In brief

    Worthington Steel is one of North America's value-added metals processors, focused mainly on flat-rolled carbon steel and electrical steel laminations. The company entered 2026 in a transformation phase after acquiring a majority stake in Kloeckner & Co, which substantially changed its scale, with quarterly net sales rising to 2726.6 million USD 2.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company holds a leading position in the North American carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blank markets, with a cost structure advantaged by its scale.
    • The service mix combines direct sales with toll processing, allowing adaptation to seasonal demand.
    • The majority acquisition of Kloeckner broadened the service portfolio and represents an important step toward operating control.

    Weaknesses

    • High exposure to the automotive industry makes results dependent on the programs of a small number of large producers.
    • In fiscal 2026 the company recorded goodwill and asset impairments in its electrical steel business, weighing on results.
    • Acquisition-related financing and advisory costs significantly increased selling, general and administrative expense.

    Opportunities

    • If tariffs and market conditions favor domestic production, the company could capture more volume from imports.
    • Integrating Kloeckner could open access to new European markets and higher value-added services.
    • If interest rates decline, demand in construction, heavy trucks and automotive could recover.

    Threats

    • Tariff policy remains volatile, and changes could quickly reshape customers' supply chains.
    • A fall in steel prices could lead to inventory losses and inventory write-downs.
    • Competition from foreign producers and service centers could pressure margins and volumes.

    Risks

    • Kloeckner integrationhigh

      The profit transfer arrangement depends on shareholder approvals and legal registration that cannot take effect before a set date 2. Failure or delay in integration could affect results.

    • Dependence on the automotive industryhigh

      A large share of sales comes from a concentrated group of automotive customers whose production schedules can change quickly, affecting volumes.

    • Steel price volatilitymedium

      Gains and losses on inventory depend on the hot-rolled coil price, and declines can generate inventory losses 1.

    • Asset impairmentmedium

      In fiscal 2026 the company recognized goodwill and asset impairments in electrical steel, indicating persistent pressure in certain segments 1.

    • Trade policylow

      Changes in tariffs and court decisions can quickly alter import and export conditions, with effects on demand and prices.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If the Kloeckner integration proceeds as planned, the company could become a more diversified processor with more stable revenue across several regions.
    • Growing direct sales and volumes to automotive customers, combined with better pricing, could support margins in coming quarters.
    • Lower steel imports and tighter domestic supply could support prices and the use of domestic capacity.

    What would break the thesis

    • If automotive demand declines, the company's high exposure could amplify the effect on revenue.
    • Integration and transaction costs could continue to weigh on profitability in the period ahead.
    • If steel prices correct quickly, inventory gains could turn into losses and margins could be compressed.

    What to watch

    • Approval status and effect of the profit transfer agreement with Kloeckner2027
    • Evolution of inventory holding gains and the hot-rolled coil priceQ2 2027
    • Impact of tariff policy on imports and domestic prices2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 07 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (13 Oct 2026).

    The business

    Worthington Steel processes flat-rolled steel coils, sourced mainly from North American mills, into the type, thickness, width and surface quality required by customers. It sells steel directly, taking on the risks and rewards of ownership of the material, and also offers toll processing for customer-owned material on a fee basis. The company operates on a products and services basis with controlling interests in several joint ventures, and its facilities can shift between direct sales and toll processing depending on demand. Net sales in fiscal 2026 were 3443.8 million USD 1.

    Segments

    Electrical steel and Kloeckner

    The electrical steel business is one of the largest global producers in its niche, but in fiscal 2026 it recorded goodwill impairment amid foreign competition and delayed automotive program launches. The Kloeckner acquisition, with an ownership stake of about 62.11% 2, added a European steel distribution and processing component that dominated revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

    Trends

    • Interest rates and industrial demandheadwind

      Demand in non-automotive sectors remained cautious, with customers inventory-disciplined and sensitive to borrowing costs, and construction and heavy truck volumes fell in fiscal 2026 1. If interest rates ease further, economic activity could recover, but timing is uncertain.

    • Raw material price effectmixed

      Inventory holding gains linked to rising hot-rolled coil prices moved from estimated losses in fiscal 2025 to estimated gains in fiscal 2026 1. If steel prices fall quickly, these gains could reverse into inventory losses.

    Competitive position

    The steel processing industry is fragmented and highly competitive, with competition based mainly on price, product quality and the ability to meet delivery requirements 1. In the service center and construction markets the company noted increased competition that reduced its volumes 1. Competitors vary by product, service and geography, and the sources do not give a complete list.

    • Serviacero

      A joint venture in which the company holds an interest, accounted for under the equity method, which both competes and cooperates in the North American market.

    • Regional steel service centers

      Regional competitors processing flat-rolled steel that gained share in the construction and service center segments, according to the sources.

    • Electrical steel producers

      Competitors in Europe and Asia that intensified pressure on the industrial motor segment, contributing to asset impairments.

    • Imported flat-rolled steel suppliers

      The sources show that imports declined, but they remain a variable in domestic pricing and competition.

    News & filings

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-05-31 · SEC / Worthington Steel, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026
    2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Worthington Steel, Inc. · 07 Oct 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.