WS (Worthington Steel) 6-Month Price Index: 0.78 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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WS Worthington Steel Inc WS
53 GF Score
Price $37.04
GF Value $34.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Worthington Steel 6-Month Price Index?

Worthington Steel WS -2.76% 53 6-Month Price Index is 0.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-08-07), Worthington Steel's 6-Month Price Index is 0.78.

Worthington Steel  (NYSE:WS) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

Worthington Steel 6-Month Price Index Related Terms

WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: 6-Month Price Index Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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.

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Worthington Steel  (NYSE:WS) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index=Current Share Price / Share Price 6-Months Ago

* 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 6-Month Price Index →
What does a 6-Month Price Index of 0.78 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a 6-Month Price Index of 0.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors.
Is Worthington Steel's 6-Month Price Index too high?
Worthington Steel's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's 6-Month Price Index compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's 6-Month Price Index of 0.78 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 6-Month Price Index for a Steel company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Steel industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78. 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 (WS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.10, compared to a current price of $37.04 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78 as of Aug. 07, 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 (WS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.04 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.10. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WS:

  • 6-Month Price Index: 0.78
  • GF Value™: $34.10 vs. price of $37.04 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs

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

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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