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WS vs. CMC, CSTM, SID, SPLP, and UAMY

Should you buy Worthington Steel stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Worthington Steel with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Worthington Steel include Commercial Metals (CMC), Constellium (CSTM), National Steel (SID), Steel Partners (SPLP), and United States Antimony (UAMY).

How does Worthington Steel compare to Commercial Metals?

Commercial Metals (NYSE:CMC) and Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

86.9% of Commercial Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.4% of Worthington Steel shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Commercial Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Worthington Steel shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Commercial Metals$7.80B0.94$84.66M$5.3112.51
Worthington Steel$3.44B0.52$17.30M$1.3925.32

In the previous week, Commercial Metals had 16 more articles in the media than Worthington Steel. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Commercial Metals and 1 mentions for Worthington Steel. Commercial Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Worthington Steel's score of 0.10 indicating that Commercial Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Commercial Metals
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Worthington Steel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Commercial Metals has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Worthington Steel has a beta of 2.34, suggesting that its share price is 134% more volatile than the broader market.

Commercial Metals presently has a consensus target price of $79.45, suggesting a potential upside of 19.60%. Worthington Steel has a consensus target price of $46.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.72%. Given Worthington Steel's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Worthington Steel is more favorable than Commercial Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Commercial Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Worthington Steel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Commercial Metals pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Worthington Steel pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Commercial Metals pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Worthington Steel pays out 46.0% 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 4 consecutive years.

Commercial Metals has a net margin of 6.72% compared to Worthington Steel's net margin of 0.50%. Commercial Metals' return on equity of 15.69% beat Worthington Steel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Commercial Metals6.72% 15.69% 7.65%
Worthington Steel 0.50%8.85%4.88%

Summary

Commercial Metals beats Worthington Steel on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Worthington Steel compare to Constellium?

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) and Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) are both steel works companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Worthington Steel presently has a consensus price target of $46.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.72%. Constellium has a consensus price target of $35.60, suggesting a potential upside of 26.63%. Given Worthington Steel's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Worthington Steel is more favorable than Constellium.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Worthington Steel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Constellium
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Worthington Steel$3.44B0.52$17.30M$1.3925.32
Constellium$8.45B0.45$273M$3.099.10

Worthington Steel has a beta of 2.34, meaning that its share price is 134% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Constellium has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Constellium had 8 more articles in the media than Worthington Steel. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Constellium and 1 mentions for Worthington Steel. Constellium's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Worthington Steel's score of 0.10 indicating that Constellium is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Worthington Steel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Constellium
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

45.4% of Worthington Steel shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.6% of Constellium shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Worthington Steel shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Constellium shares are held 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.

Constellium has a net margin of 4.87% compared to Worthington Steel's net margin of 0.50%. Constellium's return on equity of 46.22% beat Worthington Steel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Worthington Steel0.50% 8.85% 4.88%
Constellium 4.87%46.22%7.93%

Summary

Constellium beats Worthington Steel on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Worthington Steel compare to National Steel?

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) and National Steel (NYSE:SID) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Worthington Steel has a net margin of 0.50% compared to National Steel's net margin of -3.92%. Worthington Steel's return on equity of 8.85% beat National Steel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Worthington Steel0.50% 8.85% 4.88%
National Steel -3.92%-10.69%-1.75%

45.4% of Worthington Steel shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Worthington Steel shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of National Steel shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Worthington Steel$3.44B0.52$17.30M$1.3925.32
National Steel$8.02B0.16-$358.62M-$0.24N/A

Worthington Steel has a beta of 2.34, indicating that its stock price is 134% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, National Steel has a beta of 1.58, indicating that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, National Steel had 1 more articles in the media than Worthington Steel. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for National Steel and 1 mentions for Worthington Steel. Worthington Steel's average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat National Steel's score of 0.00 indicating that Worthington Steel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Worthington Steel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
National Steel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Worthington Steel presently has a consensus price target of $46.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.72%. National Steel has a consensus price target of $1.40, indicating a potential upside of 41.27%. Given National Steel's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe National Steel is more favorable than Worthington Steel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Worthington Steel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
National Steel
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33

Summary

Worthington Steel beats National Steel on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Worthington Steel compare to Steel Partners?

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) and Steel Partners (NYSE:SPLP) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Worthington Steel and Worthington Steel both had 1 articles in the media. Steel Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Worthington Steel's score of 0.10 indicating that Steel Partners is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Worthington Steel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Steel Partners
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Worthington Steel has a beta of 2.34, suggesting that its share price is 134% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Steel Partners has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Worthington Steel currently has a consensus target price of $46.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.72%. Given Worthington Steel's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Worthington Steel is more favorable than Steel Partners.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Worthington Steel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Steel Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Worthington Steel pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Steel Partners pays an annual dividend of $0.3750 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Worthington Steel pays out 46.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Steel Partners pays out 3.2% 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.

Steel Partners has a net margin of 11.43% compared to Worthington Steel's net margin of 0.50%. Steel Partners' return on equity of 21.72% beat Worthington Steel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Worthington Steel0.50% 8.85% 4.88%
Steel Partners 11.43%21.72%6.11%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Worthington Steel$3.44B0.52$17.30M$1.3925.32
Steel Partners$2.03B0.49$150.83M$11.674.28

45.4% of Worthington Steel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.8% of Steel Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Worthington Steel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 84.8% of Steel Partners shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Steel Partners beats Worthington Steel on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Worthington Steel compare to United States Antimony?

United States Antimony (NYSE:UAMY) and Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

United States Antimony has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Worthington Steel has a beta of 2.34, meaning that its stock price is 134% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, United States Antimony had 3 more articles in the media than Worthington Steel. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for United States Antimony and 1 mentions for Worthington Steel. United States Antimony's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Worthington Steel's score of 0.10 indicating that United States Antimony is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United States Antimony
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Worthington Steel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Worthington Steel has a net margin of 0.50% compared to United States Antimony's net margin of -41.44%. Worthington Steel's return on equity of 8.85% beat United States Antimony's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United States Antimony-41.44% -7.20% -6.41%
Worthington Steel 0.50%8.85%4.88%

9.5% of United States Antimony shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.4% of Worthington Steel shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.2% of United States Antimony shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Worthington Steel shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United States Antimony$39.26M20.48-$4.34M-$0.13N/A
Worthington Steel$3.44B0.52$17.30M$1.3925.32

United States Antimony currently has a consensus price target of $9.25, indicating a potential upside of 70.51%. Worthington Steel has a consensus price target of $46.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.72%. Given United States Antimony's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe United States Antimony is more favorable than Worthington Steel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United States Antimony
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Worthington Steel
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

Worthington Steel beats United States Antimony on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WS vs. The Competition

MetricWorthington SteelSTEEL IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.79B$9.16B$4.47B$23.39B
Dividend Yield1.82%0.96%5.04%4.16%
P/E Ratio25.3262.7820.5530.92
Price / Sales0.522.476,010.5319.87
Price / Cash9.0624.1226.4131.95
Price / Book1.484.548.564.76
Net Income$17.30M$183.79M$157.11M$1.07B
7 Day Performance6.12%11.23%-2.24%-0.01%
1 Month Performance-13.50%8.43%-5.82%1.08%
1 Year Performance10.28%24.22%36.25%16.61%

Worthington Steel Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WS
Worthington Steel
3.7057 of 5 stars
$35.19
+0.2%
$46.00
+30.7%
+9.2%$1.79B$3.44B25.324,800
CMC
Commercial Metals
4.9987 of 5 stars
$66.14
+3.9%
$79.45
+20.1%
+26.3%$7.32B$7.80B12.4612,690
CSTM
Constellium
4.4739 of 5 stars
$29.07
+0.9%
$35.60
+22.5%
+105.3%$3.96B$8.45B9.4111,500
SID
National Steel
2.4389 of 5 stars
$1.04
+0.5%
$1.40
+35.3%
-31.4%$1.37B$8.02BN/A29,664
SPLP
Steel Partners
N/A$50.00
flat
N/AN/A$1.00B$2.03B5.134,500

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