WOR

Worthington Enterprises

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Metal Fabrication

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

06/23/26

Business Summary

Worthington Enterprises operates in metal fabrication, converting raw materials into higher-value engineered products for industrial customers. Cash generation is driven by scale efficiencies, disciplined operating margins of 11.20%, and capital deployment that targets returns above its cost structure, evidenced by 8.50% ROIC. The moat is not brand-based but operational: manufacturing expertise, embedded customer relationships, and production efficiency create switching friction. In a cyclical industry, survival and profitability hinge on balance sheet durability and cost control, areas where its 3.6 Altman Z-Score and strong Piotroski profile suggest structural competence.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

166.7

Market Cap ($M USD)

$2,718

Forward P/E

13.8

PEG

1.4

PRICE TO SALES

2.1

PRICE TO BOOK

2.7

EV / EBITDA

14.8

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.30%

Annual Payout

$0.76

Payout Ratio

31.60%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

1

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-5.30%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.34

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$4.01

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

6.00%

Return on Equity (ROE)

11.20%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

6.10%

Debt-to-Equity

0.4

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

3.6

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

8.50%

Current Ratio

2.4

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At 166.7x earnings, the stock screens optically absurd on a trailing basis, but the 13.8 forward P/E tells a radically different story: the market is discounting a sharp normalization in earnings power. With a PEG of 1.4, expectations are not euphoric, merely moderately growth-adjusted. The Altman Z-Score of 3.6 signals low bankruptcy risk, and a Piotroski F-Score of 7 reinforces solid financial condition. This looks like a classic cyclical earnings distortion where the headline P/E misleads, and on forward numbers the stock appears reasonably valued with balance sheet stability intact.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a Metal Fabrication company within Industrials, AI exposure is indirect but meaningful through automation, smart manufacturing, and process optimization. Margin expansion in this industry increasingly depends on data-driven production efficiency, predictive maintenance, and supply chain analytics. Companies that integrate advanced manufacturing technologies can structurally lift operating margin beyond the current 11.20%.

The Bull Case

A GARP investor buys this because the forward multiple of 13.8 paired with an 8.50% ROIC and 11.20% operating margin suggests disciplined capital allocation in a stable industrial operator. The Piotroski F-Score of 7 indicates operational strength and improving fundamentals, while a 6.00% ROE combined with a manageable 2.4 current ratio supports liquidity resilience. Institutional ownership at 63.75% shows serious capital is already committed, reinforcing credibility. Add in an Altman Z-Score of 3.6 and you have a financially sound industrial trading at a forward valuation that implies tempered expectations rather than exuberance.

The Bear Case

The balance sheet leverage is the flashing red light: Debt/Equity at 6.10% signals capital structure sensitivity, particularly dangerous in a cyclical sector. The PEG ratio of 1.4 is not screaming cheap, meaning growth is already priced in relative to forward expectations. A TTM yield of 0.4 with a payout ratio of $0.76 and Dividend Per Share of 1.30% offers limited income cushion if earnings volatility persists. The bizarre Short % of Float at -5.30% suggests data instability or positioning anomalies, adding another layer of uncertainty to sentiment analysis.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

2.30%

Analyst Consensus

2.2

Average Analyst Price Target

$63.75

Institutional Ownership %

52.70%

1-Year Beta

0.95

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

37.90%%

Distance to 52-Week High

77.90%

Distance to 52-Week Low

122.60%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

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