Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Stock
WS has an Alpha Score of 42 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 31, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 3 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported WS in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Renaissance Technologies's at $6.42M. Company insiders reported 1 open-market buy and 5 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 3, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 255.1 and its net margin -0.7% (key statistics as of Oct 31, 2026).
What is WS's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 42 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, poor value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 31, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which hedge funds own WS?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 191K | $6.42M | +3% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 126K | $4.25M | +182% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 32K | $1.06M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Worthington Steel, Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 26 | Larivey Clifford | President Flat Rolled Stl Proc | SELL | 6.9K | $276K |
| Oct 19, 26 | Larivey Clifford | President Flat Rolled Stl Proc | SELL | 300 | $12K |
| Oct 16, 26 | Larivey Clifford | President Flat Rolled Stl Proc | SELL | 18.4K | $741K |
| Oct 15, 26 | Larivey Clifford | President Flat Rolled Stl Proc | SELL | 1.1K | $44K |
| Oct 15, 26 | Ganem George John Iii | CEO Americas Kloeckner Metals | BUY | 800 | $31K |
| Oct 6, 26 | Larivey Clifford | President Flat Rolled Stl Proc | SELL | 200 | $8K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 3, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are WS's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 31, 2026
How does WS's valuation compare with the Materials sector?
| Metric | WS | Materials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 255.1 | 18.6 | 71 |
| Net margin | -0.72% | 8.63% | 80 |
| Return on equity | -3.53% | 12.49% | 83 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.95% | 1.83% | 62 |
Medians over the Materials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 4, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
WS price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Worthington Steel, Inc. do?
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a leading steel processing company based in Columbus, Ohio, known for its role as an independent, intermediate processor of carbon flat-rolled steel. Its primary function is to purchase steel from integrated and mini-mills, then custom-process it in terms of type, length, width, thickness, shape, and surface quality. The company specializes in advanced steel processing capabilities such as pickling, galvanizing, slitting, electrical steel laminations, and the production of tailor welded blanks. Worthington Steel’s products serve a diverse range of industries, including automotive, agriculture, construction, energy, and heavy truck manufacturing, making it a crucial link in numerous industrial supply chains. The company has a decades-long history dating back to 1955, marked by innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a commitment to operational excellence and employee engagement. As a standalone public entity since 2023, Worthington Steel prioritizes sustainable innovation and solutions that help drive steel applications forward, reinforcing its significance in the global metals and manufacturing landscape.