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Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Worthington Industries Inc stock (WOR) is currently trading at $47.64. Worthington Industries Inc PE ratio is 230.43. Worthington Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.92. Analyst consensus price target for WOR is $67.20. WallStSmart rates WOR as Underperform.

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Worthington Industries Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$47.64
$0.35 (-0.73%)
52W$38.54
$70.18
Target$67.20+41.1%

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WOR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Worthington Industries Inc (WOR)

Margin of Safety
-3994.4%
Significantly Overvalued
WOR Fair Value
$1.43
Graham Formula
Current Price
$47.64
$46.21 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.43
Overvalued
Price $47.64
Graham IV $1.43
Analyst $67.20

WOR trades 3994% above its Graham fair value of $1.43, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 7.7/10
Price/SalesValuation
1.928/10

Paying $1.92 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
52.89%8/10

52.89% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Market CapQuality
$2.40B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
11.96
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.917
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.037
Undervalued
WOR Target Price
$67.2
24% Upside

Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 4.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-1.80%0/10

Earnings declining -1.80%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
4.25%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Profit MarginProfitability
8.46%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Return on EquityProfitability
11.20%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

PEG RatioValuation
1.976/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Price/BookValuation
2.486/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
19.50%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 19.50% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
230.43
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
230.43
Overvalued

Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 7.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.92) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.97), Price/Book (2.48) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 19.50%, EPS Growth at -1.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.20%, Operating Margin at 4.25%, Profit Margin at 8.46%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 19.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Worthington Industries Inc (WOR) · INDUSTRIALSMETAL FABRICATION

The Big Picture

Worthington Industries Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.3B with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1120.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 39M in free cash flow and 52M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 180% YoY while revenue grew 20%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Worthington Industries Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 230.4x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Worthington Industries Inc.

Bottom Line

Worthington Industries Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(16 last 3 months)

Total Buys
13
Total Sells
3
Jan 6, 2026(1 transaction)
CHIAPPONE, CHARLES M
Director
Buy
Shares
+2,110

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 2:22:42 PM

About Worthington Industries Inc(WOR)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

METAL FABRICATION

Country

USA

Worthington Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication company, focuses on processing value-added steel and metal products manufactured in the United States, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and Portugal. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.