Worthington SteelWS +3.18%54 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 7.71. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks worse than 69.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Worthington Steel's enterprise value is $2,126 Mil.
Worthington Steel's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $137 Mil. Therefore, Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22 Med: 7.71 Max: 19.28
Current: 15.5
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Worthington Steel was 19.28. The lowest was 5.22. And the median was 7.71.
WS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.01% of 526
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.91
vs WS: 15.50
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Worthington Steel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Worthington Steel's share price for today is $33.05.
Worthington Steel's 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 $0.310.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Worthington Steel's current Enterprise Value is $2,126 Mil.
Worthington Steel's EBITDA 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 $137 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-EBITDA of 15.50 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Worthington Steel. This is 101% above median its historical median of 7.71. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.22 to 19.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #363 out of 526 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Worthington Steel's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Worthington Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.50 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 7.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 19.28. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. Worthington Steel's value of 15.50 is 56.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #363 out of 526 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #363 out of 526 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Worthington Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. Worthington Steel's value of 15.50 is 56.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.22 to 19.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.71 vs. the industry median of 9.91, 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-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.91, based on 526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.50 is 56.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Worthington Steel. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 7.71. 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 $33.94, compared to a current price of $33.05 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 7.71 and 56.4% above the Steel industry median of 9.91. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50 as of Jul. 12, 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 $33.94.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 15.50 (101% above median its 10-year median of 7.71)
GF Value™: $33.94 vs. price of $33.05 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% above the Steel median (#363 of 526)
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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