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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-26), Worthington Steel's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. The stock price of Worthington Steel is $34.01. Therefore, Worthington Steel's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.0.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
WS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 0.74 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Worthington Steel's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
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* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Worthington Steel Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.00 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.00 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #999999 out of 449 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Worthington Steel's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Worthington Steel's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #999999 out of 449 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #999999 out of 449 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Worthington Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Steel company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Steel companies is 0.74, based on 449 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. 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 (WS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.29, compared to a current price of $34.01 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00 as of Aug. 26, 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 $34.01 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.29.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $0.00
GF Value™: $34.29 vs. price of $34.01 (0.8% below fair value)
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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