Worthington SteelWS +3.18%54 EV-to-EBIT is 40.58 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks worse than 84.43% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Worthington Steel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $2,583 Mil.
Worthington Steel's EBIT 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 $52 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Worthington Steel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Worthington Steel's current Enterprise Value is $2,126 Mil.
Worthington Steel's EBIT 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 $52 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 40.58 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 10.74. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.16 to 50.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #412 out of 488 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Worthington Steel's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.58 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 10.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.16 to a high of 50.47. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18. Worthington Steel's value of 40.58 is 207.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #412 out of 488 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBIT compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #412 out of 488 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Worthington Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18. Worthington Steel's value of 40.58 is 207.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.16 to 50.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 13.18, Worthington Steel has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.18, based on 488 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.58 is 207.9% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.58, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 10.74. 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 $33.93, compared to a current price of $33.05 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.58, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 207.9% above the Steel industry median of 13.18. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.58 as of Jul. 11, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.05 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.93.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WS:
EV-to-EBIT: 40.58 (278% above median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: $33.93 vs. price of $33.05 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 207.9% above the Steel median (#412 of 488)
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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