FRD vs WS
FRD: A regional metals processor and distributor specializing in flat-roll sheet/plate and structural tubing for industrial manufacturers and distributors across the U.S. Midwest and South. WS: Worthington Steel is a specialized steel processor providing value-added flat-rolled steel solutions and customized metal processing services to a wide array of manufacturers.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | FRD | WS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-27 close | $35.86 | $36.76 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-31 | $242M | $1.9B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-31 | 12.39 | 103.25 | FRD lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-31 | 0.06 | 1.51 | FRD lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-31 | +3.0% | +0.5% | FRD higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-31 | +19.8% | +11.7% | FRD higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-31 | +4.0% | +0.5% | FRD higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-31 | +13.7% | +1.6% | FRD higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-31 | +6.6% | +0.8% | FRD higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-31 | 0.63 | 0.25 | WS lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-31 | +45.5% | +11.3% | FRD higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | n/a | -8.7% | |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-31 | +0.5% | +2.0% | WS higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 4 | 2 | FRD higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-31 | 1.56 | 2.28 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-27 close | +131.7% | +15.5% | FRD higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-07-31. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-27.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.