Worthington Steel Profit Margin

Worthington Steel (WS) currently reports a profit margin of 0.47% as of May 2026. That compares with 3.58% in the prior-year period — down 86.8% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 11.08%. Use the charts on this page to explore Worthington Steel's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Worthington Steel's profit margin decreased from 3.58% to 0.47% — a 86.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Worthington Steel's profit margin of 0.47% is lower than the Materials sector average of 11.08%. That is roughly 95.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Worthington Steel's current 0.47% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 11.08%) and against WS's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 0.47%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 11.08%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Worthington Steel, and consider following WS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.