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Worthington SteelWS +0.60%53 EV-to-OCF is 11.13 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks worse than 63.94% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Worthington Steel's Enterprise Value is $2,240 Mil.
Worthington Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $201 Mil. Therefore, Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1 Med: 8.9 Max: 14.14
Current: 11.13
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Worthington Steel was 14.14. The lowest was 4.10. And the median was 8.90.
WS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 63.94% of 635
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 7.13
vs WS: 11.13
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $35.33.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Worthington Steel EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Worthington Steel EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Worthington Steel's current Enterprise Value is $2,240 Mil.
Worthington Steel's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $201 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-OCF of 11.13 as of Jul. 19, 2026. This is 25% above median its historical median of 8.90. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.10 to 14.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #406 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Worthington Steel's EV-to-OCF too high?
Worthington Steel's current EV-to-OCF of 11.13 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 14.14. The Steel industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.13. Worthington Steel's value of 11.13 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #406 out of 635 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 EV-to-OCF compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #406 out of 635 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Worthington Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.13. Worthington Steel's value of 11.13 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.10 to 14.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 7.13, 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-OCF for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Steel companies is 7.13, based on 635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-OCF of 11.13 is 56.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-OCF is 11.13, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 8.90. 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 $34.03, compared to a current price of $35.33 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.13, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 56.1% above the Steel industry median of 7.13. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.13 as of Jul. 19, 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 $35.33 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.03.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WS:
EV-to-OCF: 11.13 (25% above median its 10-year median of 8.90)
GF Value™: $34.03 vs. price of $35.33 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Steel median (#406 of 635)
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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