WS (Worthington Steel) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — Near Median


WS Worthington Steel Inc WS
54 GF Score
Price $32.02
GF Value $33.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Worthington Steel GF Value Rank?

Worthington Steel WS -0.37% 54 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Worthington Steel has the GF Value Rank of 9.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Worthington Steel GF Value Rank Related Terms

WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 9 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 9.00.
Is Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank too high?
Worthington Steel's current GF Value Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Worthington Steel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Worthington Steel's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 9.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Steel company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 $33.77, compared to a current price of $32.02 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 03, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $32.02 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.77. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WS:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $33.77 vs. price of $32.02 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 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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