Worthington Steel's total inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $416 Mil. Worthington Steel's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 to the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $426 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Worthington Steel's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-10.67.
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 Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Worthington Steel's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.91.
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) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Worthington Steel's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is
4. 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
* 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
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Worthington Steel Total Inventories Related Terms
Worthington Steel Total Inventories Historical Data
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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.
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Total Inventories of $416 Mil as of May. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Worthington Steel and its competitors.
Is Worthington Steel's Total Inventories too high?
Worthington Steel's current Total Inventories is $416 Mil. 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 Total Inventories compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's Total Inventories of $416 Mil 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 Total Inventories for a Steel company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current Total Inventories is $416 Mil. 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 Total Inventories of $416 Mil. The current Total Inventories is $416 Mil. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Total Inventories is $416 Mil 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 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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