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#1500
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Steel Works
$2.7B
B. Andrew Rose
Worthington Industries, Inc. focuses on value-added steel processing and manufactured metal products in North America and internationally. It operates through Steel Processing, Consumer Products, Building Products, and Sustainable Energy Solutions segments. The Consumer Products segment sells tools, outdoor living, and celebrations products. The Building Products segment provides commercial and residential construction products.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = WOR ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
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$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | 28.5% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 3.3% | 0.0x | $141.8B | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | 46.1% | 16.6% | 51.3% | 31.9% | 26.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 25.0x | $272.1B | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 25.0x | $11.4B | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 16.0x | $18.9B | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 35.5% | 19.8% | 48.7% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 32.0x | $181.9B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | 11.8% | 8.8% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 0.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.6% | 7.0% | 66.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $115M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | 22.6% | 4.9% | 71.2% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% | 124.0x | $72.1B | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | 3.0% | 1.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 67.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | 8.2% | 3.5% | 55.3% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.0x | $87.0B | VS | |
$WOR WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. | 53 | 49 | 55 | 50 | 21.9x | 29.3x | 13.4% | 7.4% | 27.3% | 3.7% | 10.7% | 27.3% | 1.3% | 82.0x | $2.7B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -2.5% | -0.1% | 42.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. (WOR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.2/100. It ranks #1500 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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YOY expansion rate
Core pricing power
Operating efficiency
Bottom-line conversion
Equity capital efficiency
Asset base utilization
Financial leverage load
Direct cash return
B. Andrew Rose
Chief Executive Officer
Labor Force
8,400
49
33
83
Audit Verdict: Average governance indicators based on financial metrics.
No recent insider transactions available for WOR
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for WOR.
View All RatingsMaterial decline in asset turnover efficiency detected
High margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality
ROE proxy 13.4% (sector -2.5%)
GM 27% vs sector 43%, OM 4% vs sector 1%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 27%, 11yr history
Interest coverage 8.3x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
Our model assigns WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 53.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1500 of 7,333 stocks, WOR presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 49/100, WOR shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 13.4% (sector avg: -2.5%), gross margins of 27.3% (sector avg: 42.5%), net margins of 10.7% (sector avg: -0.2%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
WOR's value score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 21.92x, an EV/EBITDA of 29.31x, a P/B ratio of 2.94x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.'s investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 27.3% vs. a sector average of 5.9% and a return on assets of 7.4% (sector: -0.1%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
WOR demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 50/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 27.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.78 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
WOR shows good financial stability with a score of 83/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 82.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.'s short interest score of 38/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 82.00x). At $2.7B (mid-cap), WOR carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
WOR offers a modest dividend yield of 1.3%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1500 of 7,333 overall (80th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 13.4% exceeding the -2.5% sector median and operating margins of 3.7% above the 1.3% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While WOR currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Stability (83) vs Investment (33) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 156% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 641% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 36% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
AUDIT DATA AS OF NOV 30, 2025 (Q3 FY2025)
We rate WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. (WOR) as a Hold with a composite score of 53.2/100 at a current price of $56.32. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling for existing holders. Our factors are split, and the overall profile suggests patience is warranted.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in stability (83th percentile) and value (55th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in investment (33th percentile) and quality (49th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (38/100), Low uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: sustainability of the current growth rate. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 53.2/100 places it at rank #1500 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $2.7B in market capitalization, WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. is a mid-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
Revenue is growing at 27%, though momentum at the 50th percentile suggests the market has not yet fully recognized this trajectory. This potential disconnect between fundamental improvement and market recognition could represent an opportunity for patient investors if the growth trend persists.
The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 27% (-15.2pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of 4% (+2.4pp vs sector) and net margins of 10.7%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of 39%. This efficient conversion suggests well-controlled operating costs and limited margin leakage between the gross and net levels.
At a current price of $56.32, WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. is trading near fair value based on current fundamentals. Our value factor score of 55/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. Valuation metrics are mixed, with no strong signal of mispricing in either direction.
The stock currently trades at a P/E of 21.9x (roughly in line with the sector median of 22.3x), EV/EBITDA of 29.3x (at a premium), P/B of 2.9x, P/S of 2.3x. The below-sector P/E suggests possible undervaluation or the market pricing in near-term headwinds.
Revenue growth of 27% confirms the business is expanding its addressable market — growth at this level typically supports multiple expansion and attracts institutional capital.
Even high-quality stocks face risks from valuation compression, competitive disruption, or macro shocks that are difficult to quantify in advance.
We assign a Low uncertainty rating to WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.. The company exhibits strong financial stability with a beta of 0.78, and a stability factor in the 83th percentile. The predictable nature of the business model and solid financial position reduce the range of potential outcomes, giving us confidence in our fair value estimate.
We identify no major risk factors at this time. The company's stability factor sits at the 83th percentile with quality at the 49th percentile, both of which support our low-risk assessment. The absence of material leverage, profitability, or volatility concerns reduces the likelihood of a permanent capital loss scenario.
Key risk mitigants include: above-average stability (83th percentile) suggests predictable business dynamics. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile is favorable for long-term investors.
We rate WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include suboptimal returns on capital. Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.2/100 (rank #1500 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (38/100, trend: stable), Low uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 54/100.
Our analysis supports a neutral stance on WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.. While the quantitative profile is not weak enough to warrant selling, it lacks the multi-factor strength required for a buy recommendation. Existing holders should maintain positions and monitor for catalysts — either fundamental improvement or valuation compression — that would shift the risk-reward balance.
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We do not assign WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. a meaningful economic moat, scoring 38/100 on our composite assessment. Current fundamentals do not demonstrate the kind of durable competitive advantages — such as superior returns on invested capital, margin superiority, or reinvestment efficiency — that would protect the company from competitive erosion over the long term. The highest-scoring pillar, financial resilience, reached only 14.2/20.
The strongest moat sources are financial resilience (14.2/20) and growth durability (9.2/20). Interest coverage 8.3x. Rev growth 27%, 11yr history. These pillars form the core of WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include reinvestment efficiency (0/20) and economic value creation (6.1/20). Capital turnover N/A. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers include robust top-line growth of 27% expanding the revenue base. The margin cascade from 27% gross to 4% operating to 10.7% net reveals the company's cost structure and reinvestment intensity. Our analysis indicates that profit quality is adequate though not exceptional, with the quality factor at the 49th percentile.
The margin profile shows gross margins of 27%, operating margins of 4%, net margins of 10.7%. Return metrics include ROE of 13.4% and ROA of 7.4%. Relative to the Manufacturing sector, gross margins are 15.2 percentage points below the sector median of 43%, and ROE of 13.4% compares to a sector median of -2.5%.
The balance sheet reflects above-average leverage with D/E of 82%, a dividend yield of 1.28%, revenue growth of 27%. The sector median D/E is 0%, putting WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. at higher leverage than the typical peer. Overall balance sheet health is adequate for the current business environment.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
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