Worthington SteelWS +4.72%21 Days Inventory is 47.89 as of May. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 54.91. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 586 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks better than 78.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
WS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.04 Med: 54.91 Max: 92.04
Current: 52
During the past 6 years, Worthington Steel's highest Days Inventory was 92.04. The lowest was 50.04. And the median was 54.91.
WS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.33% of 586
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.96
vs WS: 52.00
Worthington Steel's Days Inventory
declined
from May. 2025 (49.40) to May. 2026 (47.89).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 1.91.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Worthington Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.46.
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Worthington Steel's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Worthington Steel Days Inventory Related Terms
Worthington Steel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Worthington Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Days Inventory of 47.89 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 54.91. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 50.04 to 92.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #127 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Worthington Steel's Days Inventory too high?
Worthington Steel's current Days Inventory of 47.89 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 54.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.04 to a high of 92.04. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.96. Worthington Steel's value of 47.89 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #127 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's Days Inventory compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #127 out of 586 companies for Days Inventory. This places Worthington Steel in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.96. Worthington Steel's value of 47.89 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.04 to 92.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.91 vs. the industry median of 86.96, Worthington Steel has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.96, based on 586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Steel's current Days Inventory of 47.89 is 44.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current Days Inventory is 47.89, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 54.91. 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?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a current Days Inventory of 47.89. The current Days Inventory is 47.89, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 54.91 and 44.9% below the Steel industry median of 86.96. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Days Inventory is 47.89 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.
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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