WS (Worthington Steel) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -12.40% (As of May. 2026)

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WS Worthington Steel Inc WS
53 GF Score
Price $35.81
GF Value $34.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Worthington Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Worthington Steel WS +1.62% 53 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -12.40% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 525 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks worse than 66.48% on this metric.

Worthington Steel's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.52.

During the past 12 months, Worthington Steel's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -38.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -12.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Worthington Steel was 2.50% per year. The lowest was -12.40% per year. And the median was -11.60% per year.


Worthington Steel  (NYSE:WS) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Worthington Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Worthington Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -12.40% mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -12.40% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Worthington Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #349 out of 525 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Worthington Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Worthington Steel's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -12.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #349 out of 525 companies in the Steel industry, which is below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #349 out of 525 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Worthington Steel in the lower 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -12.40%. 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 $34.07, compared to a current price of $35.81 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -12.40%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -12.40% 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 $35.81 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.07. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WS:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -12.40%
  • GF Value™: $34.07 vs. price of $35.81 (5.1% 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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