Worthington Enterprises (WOR) has put fresh numbers on the table, with third quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales, earnings and earnings per share, supported by acquisitions and data center related demand.
See our latest analysis for Worthington Enterprises.
The latest earnings update, buyback progress and ongoing dividends come against a mixed share price backdrop, with a 7 day share price return of 6.42% contrasting with a 30 day share price decline of 9.48%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 33.17% points to steadier longer term gains.
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With the share price slipping over the past month while earnings, buybacks and data center related demand all move forward, the key question now is whether Worthington is still undervalued or if markets are already pricing in future growth.
Most Popular Narrative: 24.6% Undervalued
Worthington Enterprises’ most followed valuation narrative pegs fair value at $67.20 per share, well above the last close of $50.70. This puts a spotlight on the assumptions behind that gap.
The analysts have a consensus price target of $69.0 for Worthington Enterprises based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $81.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $50.0.
Curious what has to happen for Worthington to justify a higher valuation? The narrative leans on rising margins, steady revenue gains and a richer earnings multiple. The exact mix of those ingredients is where things get interesting.
Result: Fair Value of $67.20 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, the story can change quickly if tariffs, weaker consumer sentiment or tougher M&A integrations hit margins and slow the earnings path that underpins that valuation gap.
Find out about the key risks to this Worthington Enterprises narrative.
Another View: What The P/E Ratio Is Saying
While the SWS model fair value of $87.92 points to upside, the current P/E of 22.5x is slightly above the fair ratio of 20.9x, even if it sits below the US Machinery industry at 26.1x and peers at 36.5x. Is the market already baking in a lot of optimism here?
See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
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