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Worthington EnterprisesWOR +1.56%75 Gross Margin % is 27.43% as of May. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 21.48. GuruFocus rates WOR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Worthington Enterprises ranks better than 51.44% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Worthington Enterprises had a gross margin of 27.43% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Worthington Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
Worthington Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, Worthington Enterprises's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Worthington Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Enterprises's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Worthington Enterprises (WOR) has a Gross Margin % of 27.43% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Worthington Enterprises and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 21.48. Over the past decade, Worthington Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.77 to 27.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #1455 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Worthington Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
Worthington Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 27.43% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 21.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.77 to a high of 27.65. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Worthington Enterprises' value of 27.43% is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #1455 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Worthington Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to PRLB and RYZ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #1455 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Worthington Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Worthington Enterprises' value of 27.43% is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.77 to 27.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.48 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Worthington Enterprises 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 27.43% is 2.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Worthington Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 27.43%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 21.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Worthington Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Enterprises (WOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.58, compared to a current price of $56.67 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.43%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 21.48 and 2.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Worthington Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Enterprises (WOR), the current Gross Margin % is 27.43% as of May. 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 Enterprises (WOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.67 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.58.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WOR:
Gross Margin %: 27.43% (28% above median its 10-year median of 21.48)
GF Value™: $57.58 vs. price of $56.67 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1455 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Worthington Enterprises Inc is a designer and manufacturer of products and services, including manufactured metal products. The company operates under two reportable operating segments: Consumer Products and Building Products. The consumer Products business has a diverse product offering in the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories, including propane-filled cylinders for torches, handheld torches, specialized hand tools, drywall tools, accessories and gas grills, and others. And the Building Products business engaged in providing pressurized containment solutions, providing critical components in the residential, non-residential, and repair and remodel end markets through essential categories. The company derives majority of the revenue from Building Products segment.
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