WS (Worthington Steel) Inventory Turnover: 1.91 (As of May. 2026)


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What is Worthington Steel Inventory Turnover?

Worthington Steel WS +4.72% 21 Inventory Turnover is 1.91 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Worthington Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $811 Mil. Worthington Steel's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $426 Mil. Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.91.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Worthington Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 47.89.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Worthington Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.46.

Worthington Steel  (NYSE:WS) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Worthington Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=425.65/811.1*365 / 4
=47.89

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Worthington Steel's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=425.65 / 929.2
=0.46

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Worthington Steel Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Worthington Steel Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Worthington Steel Annual Data
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Worthington Steel Inventory Turnover Calculation

Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: May. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2026 )) / count )
=3041.2 / ((422 + 415.7) / 2 )
=3041.2 / 418.85
=7.26

Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: May. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count )
=811.1 / ((435.6 + 415.7) / 2 )
=811.1 / 425.65
=1.91

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.91 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.91 as of May. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors.
Is Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover too high?
Worthington Steel's current Inventory Turnover is 1.91. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover of 1.91 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Steel company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Steel industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current Inventory Turnover is 1.91. 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?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a current Inventory Turnover of 1.91. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.91. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.91 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.

Worthington Steel Business Description

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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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