Worthington Industries Competitors

Nucor (NYSE:NUE) and Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Nucor and Worthington Industries, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Nucor presently has a consensus target price of $63.5455, indicating a potential downside of 33.59%. Given Nucor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Nucor is more favorable than Worthington Industries.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

75.1% of Nucor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Nucor shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 36.6% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Nucor and Worthington Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Nucor and Worthington Industries' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Nucor has higher revenue and earnings than Worthington Industries. Nucor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Worthington Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Nucor pays an annual dividend of $1.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Worthington Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Nucor pays out 37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Worthington Industries pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Nucor has raised its dividend for 48 consecutive years and Worthington Industries has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Nucor is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Nucor has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Worthington Industries has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Nucor beats Worthington Industries on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Worthington Industries has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Steel Dynamics has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Worthington Industries and Steel Dynamics' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Steel Dynamics has higher revenue and earnings than Worthington Industries. Steel Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Worthington Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Worthington Industries and Steel Dynamics, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Steel Dynamics has a consensus target price of $51.2222, suggesting a potential downside of 16.91%. Given Steel Dynamics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Steel Dynamics is more favorable than Worthington Industries.

Profitability

This table compares Worthington Industries and Steel Dynamics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Worthington Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Steel Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Worthington Industries pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Steel Dynamics pays out 33.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Worthington Industries has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Steel Dynamics has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years. Steel Dynamics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

51.4% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Steel Dynamics shares are owned by institutional investors. 36.6% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Steel Dynamics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Steel Dynamics beats Worthington Industries on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum (NYSE:RS) and Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Risk and Volatility

Reliance Steel & Aluminum has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Worthington Industries has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Reliance Steel & Aluminum and Worthington Industries, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum currently has a consensus price target of $149.60, suggesting a potential downside of 14.51%. Given Reliance Steel & Aluminum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Reliance Steel & Aluminum is more favorable than Worthington Industries.

Dividends

Reliance Steel & Aluminum pays an annual dividend of $2.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Worthington Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Reliance Steel & Aluminum pays out 26.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Worthington Industries pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Reliance Steel & Aluminum has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Worthington Industries has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Reliance Steel & Aluminum is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Reliance Steel & Aluminum and Worthington Industries' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum has higher revenue and earnings than Worthington Industries. Reliance Steel & Aluminum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Worthington Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

78.4% of Reliance Steel & Aluminum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Reliance Steel & Aluminum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 36.6% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Reliance Steel & Aluminum and Worthington Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Reliance Steel & Aluminum beats Worthington Industries on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) and Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Risk & Volatility

Worthington Industries has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cleveland-Cliffs has a beta of 2.24, suggesting that its share price is 124% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Worthington Industries and Cleveland-Cliffs, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Cleveland-Cliffs has a consensus price target of $21.44, suggesting a potential upside of 4.79%. Given Cleveland-Cliffs' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Cleveland-Cliffs is more favorable than Worthington Industries.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Worthington Industries and Cleveland-Cliffs' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Cleveland-Cliffs has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Worthington Industries. Cleveland-Cliffs is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Worthington Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

51.4% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.6% of Cleveland-Cliffs shares are owned by institutional investors. 36.6% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Cleveland-Cliffs shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Worthington Industries and Cleveland-Cliffs' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) and United States Steel (NYSE:X) are both mid-cap industrial products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Volatility & Risk

Worthington Industries has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United States Steel has a beta of 2.39, indicating that its stock price is 139% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Worthington Industries and United States Steel, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

United States Steel has a consensus price target of $18.6250, suggesting a potential downside of 28.26%. Given United States Steel's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United States Steel is more favorable than Worthington Industries.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Worthington Industries and United States Steel's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Worthington Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than United States Steel. Worthington Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United States Steel, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Worthington Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. United States Steel pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Worthington Industries pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United States Steel pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Worthington Industries has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and United States Steel has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Worthington Industries is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

51.4% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.4% of United States Steel shares are owned by institutional investors. 36.6% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of United States Steel shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Worthington Industries and United States Steel's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Worthington Industries beats United States Steel on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Commercial Metals (NYSE:CMC) and Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

84.2% of Commercial Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Commercial Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 36.6% of Worthington Industries shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Commercial Metals has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Worthington Industries has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Commercial Metals and Worthington Industries, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Commercial Metals currently has a consensus target price of $25.1111, suggesting a potential downside of 22.06%. Given Commercial Metals' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Commercial Metals is more favorable than Worthington Industries.

Dividends

Commercial Metals pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Worthington Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Commercial Metals pays out 18.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Worthington Industries pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Commercial Metals has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Worthington Industries has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Commercial Metals is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Commercial Metals and Worthington Industries' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Commercial Metals and Worthington Industries' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Commercial Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Worthington Industries. Commercial Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Worthington Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Commercial Metals beats Worthington Industries on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.