GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price WS
Worthington Steel, spun off from Worthington Enterprises, focuses on steel processing. Its stock price is cyclical and directly correlates with the state of industrial production, particularly the automotive industry, its key customer.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel, spun off from Worthington Enterprises, is a clean steel producer focused on recycling. We classify it as part of the Metal Ferrous sector, and the chart below reflects the dynamics of the entire steel industry, which is cyclical and dependent on the state of the economy.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel is a value-added steel product manufacturer spun off from Worthington Industries. As a major player in the steel industry, it is included in the GURU.Markets index. The chart below shows the market. See how this company's stock compares to the industrial sector.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
WS - Daily change in the company's share price WS
The daily price change of Worthington Steel is a measure of the volatility inherent in the metals industry. change_co reflects sensitivity to steel prices and demand from the automotive and construction industries. This parameter is important for formulas on System.GURU.Markets for analyzing cyclical sectors.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a steel producer. This chart demonstrates the high volatility of the steel sector. A comparison with WS, a barometer of demand from the automotive and construction industries, shows its strong dependence on the state of the economy.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel, spun off from Worthington Industries, is a major steel processor. The steel industry is a highly cyclical sector, dependent on the global economy. The chart below illustrates this high volatility, which is key context for evaluating Worthington Steel shares.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization WS
Worthington Steel, spun off from Worthington Enterprises, is now a pure-play steelmaker. Its annual performance is an accurate barometer of the state of the automotive and construction industries.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel, Inc., a spinoff of Worthington Enterprises, is a steel producer focused on high-value-added products. The chart shows how its specialization, operational efficiency, and exposure to cyclical markets like automotive influence its performance in the steel sector.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel, as a steel producer, is a classic cyclical company. Demand for its products is directly dependent on the health of the automotive and construction industries. The company's share price performance since its spinoff is a barometer of industrial activity, increasingly reflecting all phases of the economic cycle.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization WS
Worthington Steel, a steel producer, follows the industrial cycle in its market capitalization. Monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect demand from the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries, as well as profitability, which is sensitive to steel and raw material prices.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel, a spinoff from Worthington Industries, specializes in steel processing, offering high-value-added products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. The chart below shows the overall dynamics of the steel sector, which are closely linked to industrial production and demand in key markets.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel is a steel company. Steel is the backbone of industry, so the company's stock price is an accurate barometer of the manufacturing sector, particularly the automotive and construction industries. It is highly susceptible to economic cycles and often moves in tandem with GDP growth expectations.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization WS
Shares of Worthington Steel, a steel producer, reflect the health of American manufacturing on a weekly basis. Price movements reflect demand from the automotive and construction industries, as well as steel prices, a key indicator for the entire manufacturing sector.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
The steel industry is a sector that reflects the state of production activity on a weekly basis. Demand from the automotive and construction industries sets the tone for all steel producers. This chart illustrates this general industrial cycle, which is the backdrop for Worthington Steel.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel is a steel manufacturer. The steel industry is one of the most cyclical, sensitive to economic conditions. The chart below clearly shows how Worthington Steel shares amplify overall stock market movements, serving as a barometer of industrial activity.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
WS - Market capitalization of the company WS
Worthington Steel's market capitalization tells the story of a focused steel producer spun off from a larger conglomerate. Its chart reflects the cyclical nature of the steel industry and demand from the automotive and construction sectors. Its performance reflects the market's assessment of its operational efficiency and ability to operate in a mature industry.
WS - Share of the company's market capitalization WS within the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a major steel producer spun off from Worthington Industries. The company holds a significant share of the steel processing market, offering products for the automotive and construction industries. The chart demonstrates the importance of this focused player in the cyclical and competitive steel industry.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a producer of high-value-added steel products. The chart below shows the overall market capitalization of the steel sector. Its pronounced cyclicality is directly dependent on the performance of the automotive, construction, and other industries, which are the main consumers of steel.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel, a spinoff from Worthington Industries, is a high-value-added steel producer. Its market capitalization reflects its role in the automotive and construction supply chain. The chart below shows the weighting of such steel companies.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
WS - Book value capitalization of the company WS
Worthington Steel's foundation is its modern steel rolling and processing plants. Book value reflects the real, tangible value of these industrial assets, which supply the automotive and construction industries. What does this capital look like after the spinoff? The chart below shows its new starting point.
WS - Share of the company's book capitalization WS within the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel, a spinoff from Worthington Industries, is a major producer of rolled steel products, operating large steel mills. The chart shows the share of these production facilities in the sector, reflecting its significant weight in the physical infrastructure of the steel industry.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Metal black
Metallurgy is a classic example of a heavy, capital-intensive industry. The BCap_Seg chart confirms this. Worthington Steel, a manufacturer of specialized steel products, operates in a world where the scale and efficiency of its mills and rolling mills are key to survival and success.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Worthington Steel's assets are steel mills and processing plants producing coils, sheets, and billets. Their book value directly corresponds to the physical capacity of its production lines, a material weight in one of the most fundamental industries, the foundation of mechanical engineering.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - WS
Worthington Steel is a steel manufacturer. It's a classic cyclical and capital-intensive business. The book value of its plants is the basis for its valuation. The MvsBCap chart will fluctuate depending on steel prices and demand from the automotive and construction industries, showing how market cycles influence the valuation of its industrial assets.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of highly processed steel products. It's a classic industrial business with large factories and equipment. This metric allows us to assess how the market perceives its production efficiency and demand for its products by comparing its capitalization with the book value of its assets.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a steel manufacturer. It's a cyclical and capital-intensive business, with plants and equipment forming the core of its assets. Its market valuation is heavily dependent on steel prices and the state of the global economy. This metric helps compare the valuation of this "old economy" company to the broader market.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
WS - Company debts WS
Worthington Steel, a steel manufacturer, uses debt to modernize its plants and manage working capital. In the cyclical steel industry, the ability to effectively manage costs and production capacity is key to survival. This chart shows how the company finances its operations and prepares for demand fluctuations.
Market segment debts - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. Steelmaking is a capital-intensive and cyclical industry. Effective debt management allows companies to modernize production during good times and survive during downturns. This chart reflects how conservative or aggressive the company's financial planning is.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio WS
Worthington Steel is a high-value-added steel producer. This chart shows its debt load. In the cyclical steel industry, where raw material prices and demand fluctuate constantly, conservative debt management is a sign of resilience. It demonstrates how prepared the company is for inevitable market downturns.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a steel producer operating in a highly cyclical and capital-intensive industry. This chart shows the total debt burden in the steel industry, serving as a barometer of the sector's health and its dependence on global steel prices. It helps assess how effectively the company manages its finances in an environment of such volatility.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Worthington Steel is a steel company in a cyclical industry. This ratio reflects the average debt level across the economy. It clearly demonstrates how capital-intensive industries react to economic cycles differently than the market as a whole and helps assess the company's resilience against this backdrop.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - WS
The chart of Worthington Steel, a steel producer, illustrates the cyclical nature of the steel industry. Its values โโfluctuate depending on steel prices, industrial demand, and the overall economic situation, revealing how investors assess the company's profitability in a highly competitive and volatile market environment.
P/E of the market segment - Metal black
This chart shows the average P/E valuation for the steel industry in which Worthington Steel operates. This sector is highly cyclical, and its valuation fluctuates with steel prices. This metric serves as a barometer for the entire industry, allowing one to assess whether Worthington Steel's valuation is in line with overall market conditions.
P/E of the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. It's a classic cyclical business. This chart, showing general economic expectations, serves as a barometer for Worthington's valuation. It helps understand whether investors are pricing in industrial growth or bracing for an economic slowdown.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of highly processed steel products for the automotive and construction industries. This chart reflects future revenue expectations, which are highly dependent on cyclical movements in these key economic sectors. Analysts forecast profits based on automotive production volumes and construction activity.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of highly processed steel products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. The company operates in a cyclical market. Average profitability forecasts for the segment are shown here. This allows us to assess whether the market perceives Worthington's business model as more resilient to fluctuations in steel prices.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of highly processed steel products for the automotive and construction industries. It is a cyclical business, sensitive to industrial production. This chart, reflecting macroeconomic expectations, serves as a barometer for assessing the prospects of companies like Worthington Steel.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit WS
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products used in the automotive, construction, and other industries. The company's profits depend on steel prices and demand in key economic sectors. This chart reflects its ability to effectively manage production and find markets for its specialized products.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products serving the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries. Its business is cyclical and dependent on the health of these sectors. This chart shows the overall profitability trend in the steel industry, a key indicator of the health of industrial production and the economy as a whole.
Overall market profit
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products for the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors. Steel demand is a key indicator of economic health. The dynamics shown in this chart directly correlate with orders for Worthington, as rising corporate profits stimulate industrial production.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products serving the automotive, construction, and other industries. The company's future profits are closely tied to industrial cycles and steel prices. This chart shows analyst consensus forecasts for demand for the company's products, based on economic conditions.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a high-value-added steel producer serving the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries. The company's operations are cyclical and dependent on the health of these key economic sectors. This chart reflects aggregate profitability expectations for the entire steel industry, allowing us to assess Worthington's market position.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. Demand for its products is directly dependent on the automotive, construction, and overall industrial production. This corporate earnings forecast chart serves as a leading indicator of the company's key customer activity.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. The company's revenue is highly dependent on steel prices and demand in the automotive and construction industries. This chart reflects the cyclical nature of the steel business and shows how investors assess its ability to generate sales during different phases of the economic cycle.
P/S market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a major steel producer and processor, focusing on high-value-added products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. Production efficiency and quality are key factors in their success. This chart shows the average market value of revenue in the steel sector, which helps assess the company's position.
P/S of the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products used in the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries. It's a cyclical business, dependent on industry conditions. This chart helps assess how the market views the traditional steel sector compared to the overall economy.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products serving the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries. The company's future revenue is highly dependent on the state of these cyclical markets. This chart, which evaluates the company based on projected sales, shows investor expectations regarding industrial activity and steel demand in key economic sectors.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products serving the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries. This chart provides an insight into how the market views the company's future earnings compared to other steelmakers. It reflects investor expectations regarding demand in key economic sectors and the company's ability to effectively manage costs.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. Demand for its products is directly linked to activity in the automotive and construction industries. This chart reflects industrial production expectations, and Worthington's order volumes serve as an accurate indicator of its performance.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales WS
This chart shows the revenue of Worthington Steel, a steel processing company. Revenue is generated by converting steel coils into sheets and blanks for the automotive, construction, and industrial industries. This indicator is directly linked to steel prices and demand from key economic sectors, serving as an indicator of industrial activity.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. Revenue segmentation clearly shows which industries are its primary consumers: automotive, construction, and home appliances. This allows us to assess the company's exposure to key economic sectors.
Overall market sales
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products for the automotive and construction industries. Demand for its products is a clear indicator of the health of the industrial sector. This overall economic activity chart reflects the health of Worthington's end markets, as automotive production and construction are directly dependent on consumer confidence.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products serving the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries. The company's sales are closely tied to industrial production and steel prices. This chart illustrates analyst revenue expectations, which reflect the company's key markets and overall economic activity.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a producer of value-added steel products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. This chart shows revenue forecasts for the entire steel industry. How do the state of the global economy and demand in key sectors influence analysts' expectations? This is an important barometer for the cyclical industry.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of value-added steel products. Steel demand is cyclical and closely tied to the health of the industrial, automotive, and construction sectors. This chart, reflecting overall economic activity, serves as a leading indicator for Worthington Steel of demand for its products from key consuming industries.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of highly processed steel products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. This chart demonstrates how efficiently the company creates added value. Its profitability depends not so much on the price of raw steel as on the premium it charges for complex processing processes such as cold rolling, annealing, and galvanizing.
Market segment marginality - Metal black
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a steel processing company that takes coiled steel and applies the desired characteristics (e.g., thickness, coating) to it. Its profitability depends on the spread between the price of raw materials and finished products, as well as demand in the automotive and construction industries. This chart shows how the company manages these factors.
Market marginality as a whole
Worthington Steel, as a steel producer, is a fundamental link in the industrial chain. Demand for its products depends on the state of the automotive, construction, and appliance industries. This graph of total corporate profitability accurately reflects the health of these sectors and, therefore, predicts steel demand.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company WS
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. The headcount at its plants is a direct indicator of production activity. This chart reflects how the company responds to cyclical trends in the automotive, construction, and other industries, which are the primary consumers of its steel products.
Share of the company's employees WS within the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel produces high-value-added steel products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. Steelmaking is a classic labor-intensive industry. This chart shows the company's share of steel sector workers, which directly reflects its production capacity and role in the industrial chain.
Number of employees in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products for the automotive and construction industries. The chart illustrates employment in the ferrous metals sector. The dynamics here reflect the state of industrial production. Worthington's focus on specialized products allows the company to maintain profit margins even during fluctuations in the steel market.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products for the automotive, construction, and other industries. The company's hiring dynamics are a sensitive indicator of the state of the industrial sector. Its growth, in the context of overall employment on this chart, signals an increase in orders and a recovery in the real economy.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company WS (WS)
Worthington Steel is a steel producer. This chart reflects the realities of a heavy, capital-intensive industry. The company's primary value lies in its steel mills. A relatively small staff manages these valuable assets, resulting in a high market capitalization per employee, typical for the industry.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel (WS) is a company (spinned off from Worthington Industries) specializing in steel processing (steel service centers) and value-added manufacturing. This chart shows the average employee rating in the sector. It helps assess how the market values โโtheir production capacity and customer relationships (e.g., in the automotive industry).
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of highly processed steel products. This is a traditional industrial sector. This indicator reflects capital intensity and the level of automation in production. Efficiency is achieved through modern factories that allow for high-volume production with optimized staffing.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company WS (WS)
Worthington Steel is not a steel manufacturer, but a steel processor. The company purchases coils and converts them into value-added products. It's an industrial business dependent on the spread between the price of raw materials and finished products. This chart shows how efficiently the factories operate and how productive the workers on the metal processing lines are.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel (WS) is a steel processing service center. This chart shows the benchmark for "Ferrous Metals." Average earnings per employee in this sector are cyclical. It is a logistics and manufacturing business. The benchmark reflects the operational efficiency of its plants and is entirely dependent on steel prices.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Worthington Steel (WS) is a spinoff from Worthington Industries, specializing in steel processing and fabrication (steel services). It's a business-to-business (B2B) company. This chart shows the operational efficiency of their plants. Profit per employee depends on the margin they earn on processing (cutting, pickling) steel for the automotive and construction industries.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee WS (WS)
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of high-value-added steel products. In the metals industry, this chart reflects the level of automation and production efficiency. Increasing revenue per employee indicates equipment modernization, process optimization, and the ability to produce higher-margin products for the automotive and construction industries.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a recently spun-off company from Worthington Industries, focusing on steel processing and fabrication (steel sheets, sections). It's a heavy industry. This chart shows the average output in the sector. For WS, this is a direct indicator of the efficiency of their plants: how automated and productive is their production compared to other steelmakers?
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Worthington Steel is a manufacturer of specialized steel products. The steel industry is dominated by capital: massive furnaces, rolling mills, and automated production lines. This indicator shows how efficiently a company utilizes its production assets. Revenue here is measured in tons of steel processed, not labor hours.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company WS (WS)
Worthington Steel (WS) is a company recently spun off from Worthington Industries, specializing in steel processing (cutting and processing). It's a cyclical business dependent on demand in the automotive and construction industries. This chart shows the volume of bearish bets. An increase in short positions typically reflects investor expectations of an industrial downturn, which will lead to lower orders.
Shares shorted by market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel (WS) is a steel producer specializing in processing and rolling for the automotive and construction industries. This chart shows the total short position in the steel sector. It serves as a barometer of expectations: investors may be betting on a decline in demand from the auto or construction industries.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Worthington Steel (WS) is a steel producer. Steel is one of the most cyclical commodities. When the Short_All chart rises, it signals fears of a global recession. This pessimism indicates an expected collapse in the construction and auto industriesโthe main consumers of steelโwhich directly impacts WS's earnings.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator WS (WS)
Worthington Steel, spun off from Worthington Industries, focuses on steel processing. The business is highly cyclical and dependent on the auto and construction industries. This chart, above 70, may reflect peak demand for steel. Below 30, it's often associated with fears of a recession hitting end markets.
RSI 14 Market Segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel (WS) (a spinoff of Worthington Ind.) is a pure-play steel producer and processor. RSI_14_Seg for "Black Metal" is a barometer of industrial activity. It reveals whether WS's growth is due to its niche steelmaking, or whether the entire steel sector is overheated by expectations.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Worthington Steel (WS), a steel producer. This chart is a barometer of the "old" economy. During periods of euphoria (such as construction and auto manufacturing), demand for steel is enormous. During moments of panic and recession, these cyclical sectors grind to a halt, and demand for steel falls, which immediately hits WS's earnings.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast WS (WS)
Worthington Steel, a company recently spun off from Worthington Industries, specializes in steel processing and refining (flat-rolled products). It serves as an intermediary between steel mills and end consumers. This chart shows the average analyst forecast. Their target prices are driven by steel processing margins and demand in the automotive and construction industries.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price WS (WS)
Worthington Steel is a pure-play steel processing company (a recent spinoff). They don't produce steel, but rather purchase it in coils and process it (cut and pickle) to precise specifications for the automotive and industrial markets. This chart shows how analysts estimate demand in these sectors and steel processing margins.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Metal black
Worthington Steel is a leading independent steel processor in the United States. The company purchases steel coils from steelmakers and processes them to customer specifications. This chart shows analysts' overall expectations for the ferrous metals sector. It reflects whether experts believe demand from the automotive and construction industries will remain stable.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Worthington Steel is a spinoff from Worthington Industries, specializing in steel processing and fabrication (flat-rolled products). They act as an intermediary between steel mills and end users (automotive and construction). This chart shows overall market sentiment. For WS, as a steel service center, these expectations (automotive demand) are a direct indicator of their future orders. (349)
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index WS
Worthington Steel (WS) is a pure-play steel processing company (spinned off from W. Industries). They don't produce steel; they buy it and transform it into finished products (rolled and cut) for the automotive and industrial markets. This chart is a cyclical spread indicator. It measures their margin between the price of raw materials and finished goods, as well as demand from the automotive sector.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Metal black
Worthington Steel (WS) is a pure-play steel processor (spin-off from Worthington Enterprises); the company doesn't produce steel, but buys coils and processes them (cuts and galvanizes them) for the automotive and construction industries. This aggregate metric evaluates companies. The graph shows the sector average. This benchmark: how does this service model (processing, not production) differentiate WS from the average steelmaker?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Worthington Steel is a steel company specializing in steel processing for the automotive and construction industries. It was spun off from Worthington Industries. This chart, which reflects the market average, provides a macro backdrop. It helps assess how WS, a barometer of industrial metal demand, compares to the overall macroeconomic situation.