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Worthington EnterprisesWOR +1.56%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.06% as of May. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 9.14. GuruFocus rates WOR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Worthington Enterprises ranks better than 93.59% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Worthington Enterprises's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $193 Mil. Worthington Enterprises's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1,011 Mil. Therefore, Worthington Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 19.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Worthington Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WOR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.14 Med: 9.14 Max: 31.42
Current: 14.52
During the past 13 years, Worthington Enterprises's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.42%. The lowest was 4.14%. And the median was 9.14%.
WOR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 93.59% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs WOR: 14.52
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Worthington Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Worthington Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Worthington Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
WOR vs PRLB, RYZ, GPGI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Worthington Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Worthington Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.06% mean?
Worthington Enterprises (WOR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.06% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Worthington Enterprises and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 9.14. Over the past decade, Worthington Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.14 to 31.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #197 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Worthington Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Worthington Enterprises' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.06% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 9.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 31.42. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Worthington Enterprises' value of 19.06% is 488.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #197 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Worthington Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worthington Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PRLB and RYZ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Worthington Enterprises ranks #197 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Worthington Enterprises in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Worthington Enterprises' value of 19.06% is 488.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Worthington Enterprises' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.14 to 31.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.14 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Worthington Enterprises 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Worthington Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.06% is 488.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Worthington Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worthington Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.06%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 9.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Worthington Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Enterprises (WOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.58, compared to a current price of $56.67 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.06%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 9.14 and 488.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. Worthington Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Enterprises (WOR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.06% 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 Enterprises (WOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worthington Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.67 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.58.
GuruFocus considers Worthington Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WOR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 19.06% (109% above median its 10-year median of 9.14)
GF Value™: $57.58 vs. price of $56.67 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 488.3% above the Industrial Products median (#197 of 3074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Worthington Enterprises Inc is a designer and manufacturer of products and services, including manufactured metal products. The company operates under two reportable operating segments: Consumer Products and Building Products. The consumer Products business has a diverse product offering in the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories, including propane-filled cylinders for torches, handheld torches, specialized hand tools, drywall tools, accessories and gas grills, and others. And the Building Products business engaged in providing pressurized containment solutions, providing critical components in the residential, non-residential, and repair and remodel end markets through essential categories. The company derives majority of the revenue from Building Products segment.
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