(WOR) Worthington Industries - Ratings and Ratios

Worthington Industries Inc, listed on the NYSE under the ticker WOR, is a diversified industrial manufacturing company with a broad portfolio of products. The company operates through two primary segments: Consumer Products and Building Products. The Consumer Products segment caters to various end markets, including tools, outdoor living, and celebrations, offering a wide range of products such as hand-held torches, micro torches, lighters, and accessories. These products are designed for constructing, fixing, making, and creating, and are complemented by precision and specialty hand, digital, and safety tools. Additionally, the segment provides drywall tools and accessories used for finishing and taping, cutting, siding, and roofing, as well as propane-filled cylinders for torches, camping stoves, and other applications.

The company's Consumer Products segment sells its products primarily to mass merchandisers, retailers, and distributors under a portfolio of well-known brands, including Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman, Garden-Weasel, General, Halo, Hawkeye, Level5, Mag-Torch, Pactool International, and Worthington Pro Grade. This brand diversity allows Worthington Industries to tap into various consumer preferences and needs, enhancing its market presence. Furthermore, the segment's product offerings are designed to provide convenience, efficiency, and reliability, making them appealing to a wide range of customers, from DIY enthusiasts to professional contractors.

The Building Products segment of Worthington Industries focuses on providing pressurized containment solutions, including refrigerant gas cylinders used in commercial, residential, and automotive air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The segment also offers liquefied petroleum gas cylinders that hold fuel for residential and light commercial heating systems, barbeque grills, and recreational vehicle equipment, as well as industrial forklifts and commercial/residential cooking. Moreover, the company produces well water and expansion tanks used primarily in the residential and commercial markets, along with specialty products such as fire suppression tanks, chemical tanks, and foam and adhesive tanks. The segment's products are designed to meet the evolving needs of the building and construction industry, with an emphasis on safety, durability, and performance.

Worthington Industries, founded in 1955 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has a long history of innovation and growth. The company's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement has enabled it to establish a strong presence in the industrial manufacturing sector. With its diversified product portfolio, robust brand portfolio, and strategic focus on meeting the needs of its customers, Worthington Industries is well-positioned for long-term success. The company's common stock is listed on the NYSE, and its ISIN is US9818111026, with a GICS Sub Industry classification as Steel, reflecting its historical roots in steel processing, although its current operations are more diversified.