WS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WS - Worthington Steel, Inc.
$34.93
0.98 (2.89%)
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5d:
-7.93%
30d:
-2.92%
90d:
-10.44%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 23, 2026
29d
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: WS shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: WS shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$54.99
Based on 9.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$34.14
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 13.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WS is currently trading at $34.93, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $35.34 to $37.84. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.0) is in line with its historical norms (13.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WS is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $33.57, while resistance sits at $39.21.
Market Sentiment: WS scores 30/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (12th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $46.00 (+31.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WS is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $33.57, while resistance sits at $39.21.
Market Sentiment: WS scores 30/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (12th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $46.00 (+31.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$35.34 -
$37.84
Company Quality Score
40/100
(SELL)
Options IV Signal
12th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 12th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (30/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 31.7% below Wall St target ($46.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.5% growth with 11.6% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 40/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$35.34 -
$37.84
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$2.34
(6.7%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$33.57
Resistance Level
$39.21
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.97
Wall Street Target
$46.00
(+31.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
11.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.9%
Profit Margin
0.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.5% premium
PE vs Historical
14.0 vs 13.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$35.10
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$35.28
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$35.46
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→14)
PE COMPRESSION
$35.02
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 15.7%)
$77.79
(+123%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.0, Growth: 15.7%)
$54.16
(+55%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.9, Growth: 15.7%)
$46.03
(+32%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 8.40 | Forward EPS (Implied): $4.16
Bull Case
$42.18
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 8.8
Base Case
$34.93
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 8.4
Bear Case
$26.72
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 7.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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