WS (Worthington Steel) Current Accrued Expense: $56 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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WS Worthington Steel Inc WS
53 GF Score
Price $38.13
GF Value $34.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Worthington Steel Current Accrued Expense?

Worthington Steel WS +3.73% 53 Current Accrued Expense is $56 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Worthington Steel's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $56 Mil.

Worthington Steel's quarterly Current Accrued Expense increased from Nov. 2025 ($29 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($44 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2026 ($44 Mil) to May. 2026 ($56 Mil).

Worthington Steel's annual Current Accrued Expense declined from May. 2024 ($16 Mil) to May. 2025 ($15 Mil) but then increased from May. 2025 ($15 Mil) to May. 2026 ($56 Mil).

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Worthington Steel Current Accrued Expense Historical Data

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Worthington Steel Current Accrued Expense Chart

Worthington Steel Annual Data
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Worthington Steel Current Accrued Expense Calculation

Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.

What does a Current Accrued Expense of $56 Mil mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Current Accrued Expense of $56 Mil as of May. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors.
Is Worthington Steel's Current Accrued Expense too high?
Worthington Steel's current Current Accrued Expense is $56 Mil. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's Current Accrued Expense compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's Current Accrued Expense of $56 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Accrued Expense for a Steel company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Current Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current Current Accrued Expense is $56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Worthington Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Steel (WS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.15, compared to a current price of $38.13 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $56 Mil. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Current Accrued Expense is $56 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Worthington Steel (WS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.13 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.15. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WS:

  • Current Accrued Expense: $56 Mil
  • GF Value™: $34.15 vs. price of $38.13 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Worthington Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges Z2J:Germany
Address 100 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, OH, USA, 43085
Worthington Steel Inc is a processor of carbon flat-rolled steel, a producer of laser-welded solutions, and a provider of electrical steel laminations. The company has manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, China, India, Germany and Mexico. It buys coils of steel from primary steel producers and processes them to precise type, thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality required by customer specifications. The company's product lines and processing capabilities include; carbon flat-rolled steel processing, electrical steel laminations, and tailor welded products. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States followed by Canada, Mexico, and other regions.
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