Worthington Steel, Inc. · NYSE:WS
Worthington Steel — Q2 2025 Earnings Presentation
30 slides from Worthington Steel's earnings presentation, Dec 19, 2024
Slide 1: Worthington Steel Investor Presentation | December 2024
Worthington Steel Investor Presentation | December 2024
Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement Selected statements contained in this release constitute “forward-looking statements,” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). The Company wishes to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions included in the Act. Forward-looki
Slide 3: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights Well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities resulting 1. from the energy transition with our electrical steel products Long-standing customer relationships focused on 2. value creation and best-in-class service delivery Strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to pursue 3. a
Slide 4: Building A Differentiated Steel Processing Company
Building A Differentiated Steel Processing Company Established market leading joint ventures 1971 Worthington Steel to bring additional value to our customers changed its name to Worthington Steel Worthington Industries to founded in 1955 with a Introduction of reflect new areas of business Worthing
Slide 5: Value-added Metals Processing Company
Value-added Metals Processing Company Net Sales by End-Market2,3 10% TTM Financial Metrics2 3% 1955 3% Founded Volume Delivered (tons) 3.9M 3% Columbus, OH Direct / Toll (tons) 2.2M / 1.7M 5% Headquarters Net Sales $3.3B 4% 51% 32 Adjusted EBITDA / Margin $255M / 7.8% Locations1 Free Cash Flow $79.4
Slide 6: We Occupy a Unique Position in the Steel Supply Chain
We Occupy a Unique Position in the Steel Supply Chain WORTHINGTON STEEL Mills OPERATIONS Service Centers Customized value-added services Hot Roll Specialty Dimensional Conversion Processing Processing Melt Warehouse/ Pickling / scale removal Specialty cold rolling, Slitting to Width Hot Roll Coil te
Slide 7: Building on Market Leadership Position
Building on Market Leadership Position #1 #1 #1 #1 #2 #3 Independent Producer Producer of Tailor Trader of Steel Futures Network of Independent Independent Flat Global Manufacturer of of Hot Dipped Welded Blanks in by Volume Among Picklers in Rolled Service Electrical Steel Galvanized Steel in North
Slide 8: Network and Services to Deliver Added Value to Customers
Network and Services to Deliver Added Value to Customers 32 Manufacturing Facilities Primarily Located in North America1 Key Operations Strategically Located Proximate to Suppliers and Customers Expertise in Optimizing Supply Chains and Minimizing Total Landed Cost 90% of Sales in North America; 10%
Slide 9: Joint Ventures Expand Our Processing Capabilities and Reach
Joint Ventures Expand Our Processing Capabilities and Reach Spartan Steel Coating TWB WSCP1 Serviacero Worthington (52%) (55%) (63%) (50%) • Partner: Cleveland-Cliffs • Partner: BAOSteel • Partner: Samuel, Son & Co. • Partner: Serviacero • A cold-rolled, hot-dipped coating • Tailor welded products f
Slide 10: Our Steel is Used in a Variety of End Markets and Applications
Our Steel is Used in a Variety of End Markets and Applications Automotive Construction Agriculture Truck / Trailer Energy • Traction motors for BEVs • Metal buildings • Combines • Wheel rims • Transformer cores for /hybrids including trucks • Garage doors & rail • Grain bins • Frames power distribut
Slide 11: Critical Supplier to Blue-Chip Companies Across End Markets
Critical Supplier to Blue-Chip Companies Across End Markets Diversified Customer Base, Many With Decades-Long Relationships 10% 3% 3% 3% 5% 4% 51% 9% 12% Automotive Construction Machinery & Equipment Agriculture Heavy Truck Sustainable Energy Containers Service Centers Other Note: Sales based on TTM
Slide 12: Strategy Focused on Growth
Strategy Focused on Growth Focused Investments in the rapidly growing electrical steel market Strategically expanding our capacity for highly technical electrical steel products to meet demand for improved electrical infrastructure and electric vehicles (including battery electric and hybrid) Margin
Slide 13: Worthington Business System is the Foundation for Driving Improved Profitability
Worthington Business System is the Foundation for Driving Improved Profitability TRANSFORMATION Leveraging Lean Practices and Technology • Systematic approach to business improvement • Optimizing working capital • Predictive analytics and automation enhance efficiency, reduce downtime and improve sa
Slide 14: Our Differentiated Business Model Drives Worthington Steel Forward
Our Differentiated Business Model Drives Worthington Steel Forward Beginning with Material Worthington Steel Offers a Wide Range of Value-Added Serving Customers Across from our Mill Partners Processing Capabilities and Services Attractive End Markets Customized Strategic End-to-End Operating Supply
Slide 15: Case Study: Using the Transformation Resulted in ~$2.3M in Annualized Savings
Case Study: Using the Transformation Resulted in ~$2.3M in Annualized Savings GOAL: Margin Expansion Through Operational Excellence FOCUS: Columbus Tandem Mill OBJECTIVES • Improve gauge-reduction performance to reduce scrap and processing time • Leverage insights from various holistic data set and
Slide 16: Case Study: Product Improvements That Meet Changing Customer Needs for Lightweighting
Case Study: Product Improvements That Meet Changing Customer Needs for Lightweighting Results “Voice of Customer” Approach to New Product Development Driving Market Share Gains and Improved Customer Intimacy Continued Enhancements to Core Offerings At the Forefront of EV Battery Box Design Hot Stamp
Slide 17: Well Positioned to Capitalize on Key End Market Trends
Well Positioned to Capitalize on Key End Market Trends Decarbonization of Energy Infrastructure Transportation Transition Electrical Steel Tailored Galvanized Electrical Steel Electrical Steel Galvanized Laminations Blanks Steel Laminations Laminations Steel Worthington Steel Product Offering EV Tra
Slide 18: Focused Strategic Investments in Electrical Steel
Focused Strategic Investments in Electrical Steel Mexico: Increase Motor Lamination Capacity to Meet Growing xEV Demand • Expanding existing xEV production capacity • Total expected capex = $85M (~40% spent through 11/30/24) ‒ Building expansion complete ‒ Initial five presses installed; five more e
Slide 19: Resilient Financial Performance Despite Commodity Volatility
Resilient Financial Performance Despite Commodity Volatility Net Sales ($M) & Volumes (M Tons) Adjusted EBITDA ($M) & Margin (%) $4,069 $290 $290 $3,608 $3,431 $255 $3,290 Strategic $206 Acquisitions: 8.4% 7.8% 7.1% 4.3 5.7% 4.0 4.0 3.9 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 TTM FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 TTM Estimated Hol
Slide 20: How Worthington Steel Mitigates Volatility in Steel Pricing
How Worthington Steel Mitigates Volatility in Steel Pricing We Minimize Steel Holding Gains and Losses Worthington Business System Helps Drive Down Inventory Transformation Advanced Baseline Lean Flow • Worthington Business System to manage inventory Launch Analytics 73 70 ‒ Deployed to drive invent
Slide 21: Pathway to Margin Expansion
Pathway to Margin Expansion Strategy to Achieve 10%+ Adj. EBITDA Margin Target 10%+ 10%+ 8% FY21-24 Average Worthington Product New Acquisitions Long-Term Target Business System Mix Products LEVERS TO Drive Focus on Introduce higher Acquire high margin new IMPROVE out waste margin and reduce margin
Slide 22: Strong Cash Flow Supports Growth Initiatives
Strong Cash Flow Supports Growth Initiatives Operating Cash Flow ($M) Operating Working Capital1 ($M) 30.0% $646 $315 $481 $498 25.0% $430 $200 $203 20.0% 15.0% $39 15.9% 14.5% 13.3% 13.1% FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 TTM 10.0% FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 TTM Capex Steel Price ($M) $36 $45 $103 $124 ($/ton) $1,600
Slide 23: Capital Investments to Strengthen and Grow Market Position
Capital Investments to Strengthen and Grow Market Position Strategic Capital Investments Increasing Lightweighting Capabilities/Capacity • Hot Galvanizing Line: produce Type 1 aluminized steels for the automotive industry Capital Expenditures ($M) • Laser Welding: support lightweighting targets for
Slide 24: Capital Structure Supports Growth Initiatives
Capital Structure Supports Growth Initiatives • Accomplished initial goal for a strong balance sheet at Spin Date Balance Sheet Summary ($M) Total Debt $115 • Expect to maintain a flexible capital structure with modest leverage and ample liquidity (-) Cash $52 • Current credit facility consists of:
Slide 25: M&A Is a Key Part of Our Strategy
M&A Is a Key Part of Our Strategy Investment Criteria Select Acquisitions ▪ Immediately accretive to earnings per share and increases overall EBITDA margin Strip Steel Assets ▪ Well-run, successful companies with strong management teams ▪ Culture aligns with Our Philosophy Cleveland Facility BlankLi
Slide 26: Disciplined Framework Designed to Drive Shareholder Value
Disciplined Framework Designed to Drive Shareholder Value Organic Growth Strategic M&A Shareholder Return • Maintain operations in • Target acquisition • Focus on maximizing market ready condition opportunities that are shareholder return expected to be • Grow capacity to meet • Expect to pay a mode
Slide 27: Experienced Management Team to Drive Strategy
Experienced Management Team to Drive Strategy More than 200 Combined Years of Experience Managing Through Steel Price Cycles and Shifting Macroeconomic Climates with Proven Ability to Execute M&A GEOFF GILMORE JEFF KLINGLER TIM ADAMS JOE HEUER MELISSA DYKSTRA President & Chief Executive VP & VP & Ch
Slide 28: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights Well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities resulting 1. from the energy transition with our electrical steel products Long-standing customer relationships focused on 2. value creation and best-in-class service delivery Strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to pursue 3. a
Slide 29: Appendix
Appendix ws WORTHINGTON Mp. STEEL
Slide 30: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures These materials present certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information on the performance o