Worthington SteelWS +4.72%21 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of May. 2026, which is 506% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks better than 65.68% 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 1.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.26
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Worthington Steel was 0.30. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.17.
WS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 65.68% of 271
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs WS: 0.26
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) 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.
WS 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.
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
* 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 (WS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 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 506% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #93 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Worthington Steel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Worthington Steel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 506% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.30. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Worthington Steel's value of 1.03 is 164.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #93 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #93 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Worthington Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Worthington Steel's value of 1.03 is 164.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Steel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 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 1.03 is 164.1% 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 1.03, which is 506% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 506% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 164.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 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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