WS
Worthington Steel, Inc.
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Worthington Steel (WS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$39.46
+0.09 (+0.23%)
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5d:
-2.52%
30d:
+0.66%
90d:
+3.73%
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Earnings: Dec 16, 2026
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Updated Nov 11, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
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LOW Confidence (73%)
Quality Score
46/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$37.36 â $41.67
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
15.8x
FAIR
vs 14.0x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$46.00
+16.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
37th pct IV
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$35.86 / $43.72
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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âšī¸ NEUTRAL: WS is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 4.0% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$55.79
Based on 9.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$34.64
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WS is currently trading at $39.46, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $37.36 to $41.67. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 15.8) compared to its historical average (14.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WS is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $35.86, while resistance sits at $43.72.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 40/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $46.00 (+16.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WS is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $35.86, while resistance sits at $43.72.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 40/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $46.00 (+16.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$37.36 -
$41.67
Company Quality Score
46/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
37th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
72.7%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$37.36 -
$41.67
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$3.55
(9.0%)
Support Level
$35.86
Resistance Level
$43.72
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 37th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($46.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.0% growth with 212.4% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 46/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.78
Wall Street Target
$46.00
(+16.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
212.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.9%
Profit Margin
-0.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.0% premium
PE vs Historical
15.8 vs 14.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$41.04
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$42.68
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$44.39
(+13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â14)
PE COMPRESSION
$39.37
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 15.7%)
$76.98
(+95%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.8, Growth: 15.7%)
$61.18
(+55%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.4, Growth: 15.7%)
$52.00
(+32%)
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Bullish
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Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
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Last Tracked
Nov 8, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Worthington Steel is set to acquire Germany's Kloeckner Co for $2.4 billion, creating the second-largest steel service center company in North America.
Key Retail Themes:
M&A activity in steel industry
Expansion of operations in North America
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