Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.02 (As of May. 2026) — 240% Above Median


FRA:Z2J Worthington Steel Inc FRA:Z2J
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Price €27.60
GF Value €29.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Worthington Steel Dividend Payout Ratio?

Worthington Steel FRA:Z2J -0.22% 50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02 as of May. 2026, which is 240% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:Z2J with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks worse than 53.14% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 1.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:Z2J' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.3   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.4


During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Worthington Steel was 0.46. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.30.

FRA:Z2J's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
53.14% of 271 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs FRA:Z2J: 0.40

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of Worthington Steel is 2.00%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Worthington Steel was 2.79%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 1.71%.

Worthington Steel's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was €0.14.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.


Worthington Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Worthington Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Worthington Steel Annual Data
Trend May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.30 0.46

Worthington Steel Quarterly Data
May21 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.15 0.21 0.42 0.59 1.02

FRA:Z2J vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Worthington Steel Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: May. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: May. 2026 )
=0.548/ 1.197
=0.46

Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.137/ 0.134
=1.02

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 mean?
Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is 240% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #144 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Worthington Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 is 240% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.46. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Worthington Steel's value of 1.02 is 161.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #144 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #144 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Worthington Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Worthington Steel's value of 1.02 is 161.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Worthington Steel 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 is 161.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02, which is 240% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 (FRA:Z2J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.11, compared to a current price of €27.60 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02, which is 240% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 161.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (FRA:Z2J), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02 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 Steel (FRA:Z2J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.60 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.11. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:Z2J:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.02 (240% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: €29.11 vs. price of €27.60 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 161.5% above the Steel median (#144 of 271)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:Z2J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Worthington Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges WS:USA
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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