WS (Worthington Steel) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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WS Worthington Steel Inc WS
53 GF Score
Price $35.33
GF Value $34.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Worthington Steel Growth Rank?

Worthington Steel WS +0.60% 53 Growth Rank is 4 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Worthington Steel has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Worthington Steel Growth Rank Related Terms

WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Worthington Steel's Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 4.00.
Is Worthington Steel's Growth Rank too high?
Worthington Steel's current Growth Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 4.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to NWPX and MTUS?
Worthington Steel's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Worthington Steel's own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 4.00 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 Growth Rank for a Steel company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Worthington Steel and its competitors. Worthington Steel's current Growth Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $34.02, compared to a current price of $35.33 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Worthington Steel's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Jul. 18, 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 $35.33 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.02. GuruFocus considers Worthington Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WS:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $34.02 vs. price of $35.33 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 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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