Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J) EV-to-FCF: 26.51 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 32% Above Median


FRA:Z2J Worthington Steel Inc FRA:Z2J
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Price €27.66
GF Value €29.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Worthington Steel EV-to-FCF?

Worthington Steel FRA:Z2J +0.22% 50 EV-to-FCF is 26.51 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 20.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:Z2J with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks worse than 63.69% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Worthington Steel's Enterprise Value is €1,821 Mil. Worthington Steel's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €69 Mil. Therefore, Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF for today is 26.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:Z2J' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.98   Med: 20.06   Max: 70.38
Current: 25.94

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Worthington Steel was 70.38. The lowest was 4.98. And the median was 20.06.

FRA:Z2J's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
63.69% of 358 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 16.085 vs FRA:Z2J: 25.94

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-04), Worthington Steel's stock price is €27.66. Worthington Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €0.268. Therefore, Worthington Steel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 103.21.


Worthington Steel  (FRA:Z2J) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=27.66/0.268
=103.21

Worthington Steel's share price for today is €27.66.
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 €0.268.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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Worthington Steel EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

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EV-to-FCF
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FRA:Z2J vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Worthington Steel EV-to-FCF Calculation

Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1821.210/68.71
=26.51

Worthington Steel's current Enterprise Value is €1,821 Mil.
Worthington Steel's Free Cash Flow 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 €69 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 26.51 mean?
Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J) has a EV-to-FCF of 26.51 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 20.06. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.98 to 70.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #228 out of 358 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF too high?
Worthington Steel's current EV-to-FCF of 26.51 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 20.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 70.38. The Steel industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. Worthington Steel's value of 26.51 is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #228 out of 358 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's EV-to-FCF compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #228 out of 358 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Worthington Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. Worthington Steel's value of 26.51 is 64.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.98 to 70.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.06 vs. the industry median of 16.09, 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-FCF for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Steel companies is 16.09, based on 358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-FCF of 26.51 is 64.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current EV-to-FCF is 26.51, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 20.06. 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 (FRA:Z2J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.11, compared to a current price of €27.66 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 26.51, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 20.06 and 64.8% above the Steel industry median of 16.09. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J), the current EV-to-FCF is 26.51 as of Jul. 04, 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 (FRA:Z2J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.66 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.11. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:Z2J:

  • EV-to-FCF: 26.51 (32% above median its 10-year median of 20.06)
  • GF Value™: €29.11 vs. price of €27.66 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% above the Steel median (#228 of 358)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:Z2J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Worthington Steel Business Description

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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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