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WOR Worthington Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 25, 2024, the Worthington Industries stock's P/E ratio is 8.97. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.58 and stock price of $50.08. The PE ratio has decreased by 22% from its last 4 quarters average of 11.6.

WOR PE ratio history

How has WOR's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Worthington Industries has averaged 14.34 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 8.97 is 37% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WOR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Nov 2015 quarter at 33.45, when the price was $30.77 and the EPS was $0.92. The lowest point was recorded in the Aug 2020 quarter, when it reached 3.21 with a price of $41.53 and an EPS of $12.93.

Average
14.34
Median
14.19
Minimum
3.21
Maximum
33.45

Worthington Industries PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 73.13% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -76.91% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 10.63 73.13%
2022 6.14 27.12%
2021 4.83 -76.91%
2020 20.92 64.21%
2019 12.74 -14.95%
2018 14.98 17.03%
2017 12.8 -21.18%
2016 16.24 -30.78%
2015 23.46 27.5%
2014 18.4 5.44%

WOR average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WOR for the past years

Currently, WOR's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
10.22
5-year avg
11.04
10-year avg
14.34
15-year avg
15.35

WOR PE vs peers

What is WOR's PE ratio compared to its peers

WOR's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks NUE and RS, but it is above STLD's. Worthington Industries's current PE ratio of 8.97 is less than the average of its peers, which is 18.96.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
STLD Steel Dynamics Inc 8.89 $20.51B
WOR Worthington Industries Inc 9.1 $2.55B
NUE Nucor Corp 9.44 $38.58B
X United States Steel Corp 10.53 $9.16B
CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co 12.42 $6.94B
RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co 14.04 $17.46B
TRS Trimas Corp 27.79 $1.12B
CRS Carpenter Technology Corp 52.92 $6.98B
AA Alcoa Corp N/A $6B

Frequently asked questions

What is Worthington Industries's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for WOR stock is 8.97 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Worthington Industries (WOR)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for WOR stock is 10.22.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Worthington Industries (WOR)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for WOR stock is 11.04.

What is the highest PE ratio for WOR?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 33.45 and it was in the Nov 2015 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for WOR compare to its historical average?

WOR's price to earnings ratio is currently 37% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Worthington Industries's PE ratio so low?

WOR's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 8.97 is considered low.

How is WOR's PE ratio calculated (Worthington Industries PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Worthington Industries's share price is $50.08. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2024 is $5.58. Therefore, Worthington Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.97. PE RATIO(8.97) = STOCK PRICE($50.08) / TTM EPS($5.58)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.