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Worthington Steel has the GF Score of 53, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Worthington Steel
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Worthington Steel GF Score Related Terms
FRA:Z2J vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: GF Score Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's GF Score falls into.
Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J) has a GF Score of 53 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 28.00. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's GF Score has ranged from 18.00 to 53.00.
Is Worthington Steel's GF Score too high?
Worthington Steel's current GF Score of 53 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 28.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.00 to a high of 53.00. 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 GF Score compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's GF Score of 53 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Worthington Steel's own GF Score has ranged from 18.00 to 53.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Steel company?
A good GF Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current GF Score is 53, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 28.00. 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 €29.79, compared to a current price of €32.36 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 53, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 28.00. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J), the current GF Score is 53 as of Aug. 07, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.36 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.79.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:Z2J:
GF Score: 53 (89% above median its 10-year median of 28.00)
GF Value™: €29.79 vs. price of €32.36 (8.6% above fair value)
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 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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