WS (Worthington Steel) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WS Worthington Steel Inc WS
21 GF Score
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What is Worthington Steel Tariff Resilience Score?

Worthington Steel WS +4.72% 21 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Steel companies, Worthington Steel ranks better than 95.2% on this metric.

Worthington Steel has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Worthington Steel has Worthington Steel relies on global steel supply chains, making it vulnerable to tariffs on raw materials. Its manufacturing is primarily U.S.-based, but it exports a significant portion. Previous tariffs have impacted costs, though it has some pricing power and alternative suppliers.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Worthington Steel might have Average Resilient.

Worthington Steel  (NYSE:WS) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Worthington Steel Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

WS vs NWPX, MTUS, MSB: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Worthington Steel's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Worthington Steel's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worthington Steel's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
Worthington Steel (WS) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #31 out of 646 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Worthington Steel's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Worthington Steel's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #31 out of 646 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to NWPX and MTUS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Worthington Steel ranks #31 out of 646 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Worthington Steel in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Steel company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Worthington Steel's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score of 4. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Worthington Steel (WS), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 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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