WS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WS - Worthington Steel, Inc.
$42.19
-1.61 (-3.68%)
▼
5d:
-0.19%
30d:
+10.85%
90d:
+7.96%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jun 24, 2026
19d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WS shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 5.6% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WS shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 5.6% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$68.93
Based on 14.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$42.80
1.4% Margin of Safety
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 13.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WS is currently trading at $42.19, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $38.21 to $41.86. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 15.8) compared to its historical average (13.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WS is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $37.65, while resistance sits at $45.07. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: WS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WS is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $37.65, while resistance sits at $45.07. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: WS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$38.21 -
$41.86
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
12th percentile
(LOW)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
62.3%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 12th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-3.7%)
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($38.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.6% growth with 12.0% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$38.21 -
$41.86
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.27
(7.8%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$37.65
Resistance Level
$45.07
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jun 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.77
Wall Street Target
$38.00
(-9.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
12.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.9%
Profit Margin
3.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.6% premium
PE vs Historical
15.8 vs 13.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$44.55
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$47.05
(+12%)
3-Year Target
$49.68
(+18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$42.21
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.9, Growth: 24.4%)
$112.88
(+168%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.8, Growth: 24.4%)
$81.26
(+93%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.4, Growth: 24.4%)
$69.04
(+64%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.61 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.40
Bull Case
$51.82
(+23%)
Analyst growth 11.5%, PE expands to 19.4
Base Case
$47.11
(+12%)
Market implied 11.5%, PE stable at 17.6
Bear Case
$28.74
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: June 03, 2026 10:44 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
2
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
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BUY
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BUY
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