WS (Worthington Steel) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Worthington Steel Moat Score?

Worthington Steel WS +4.72% 21 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 647 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.

Worthington Steel has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Worthington Steel has Narrow Moat: Worthington Steel has a modest moat due to its economies of scale in steel processing and distribution. While it benefits from cost advantages, the industry is highly competitive with low switching costs for customers, limiting its pricing power and brand strength.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Worthington Steel might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Worthington Steel  (NYSE:WS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Worthington Steel Moat Score Related Terms

WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #27 out of 647 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Worthington Steel's Moat Score too high?
Worthington Steel's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #27 out of 647 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #27 out of 647 companies for Moat Score. This places Worthington Steel in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Worthington Steel's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score of 4. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 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.

Worthington Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges Z2J:Germany
Address 100 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, OH, USA, 43085
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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