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Worthington Steel's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.98.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0.34.
During the past 12 months, Worthington Steel's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.30% per year.
During the past 6 years, Worthington Steel's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. The lowest was -14.30% per year. And the median was -0.30% per year.
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Worthington Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Worthington Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Worthington Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's PE Ratio falls into.
Worthington Steel Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Worthington Steel's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.31
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.31 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.31 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #183 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Worthington Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Worthington Steel's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.31. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #183 out of 456 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #183 out of 456 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Worthington Steel in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Steel company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Steel industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.31. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.09, compared to a current price of $36.11 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.31. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.31 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 $36.11 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.09.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.31
GF Value™: $34.09 vs. price of $36.11 (5.9% above fair value)
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 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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