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Worthington Enterprises vs Friedman Industries: WOR and FRD compared
Worthington Enterprises is the larger company: $344M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $287M for Friedman Industries (Q2 FY27). Friedman Industries is growing faster (+88% against +13% a year earlier). Friedman Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.8% against 3.8%.
Where the money goes: WOR and FRD
Worthington Enterprises (WOR) · Q1 FY27
Worthington Enterprises, Q1 FY27: revenue $344M (+13% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $42.6M, operating cash flow $66.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Friedman Industries (FRD) · Q2 FY27
Friedman Industries, Q2 FY27: revenue $287M (+88% year over year), operating margin 12.8%, net earnings $15.6M, operating cash flow $6.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Worthington Enterprises (WOR) | Friedman Industries (FRD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $344M | $287M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +88% |
| Gross margin | 26.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 3.8% | 12.8% |
| Net earnings | $42.6M | $15.6M |
| Net margin | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $66.7M | $6.1M |
| Free cash flow | $54.0M | $2.4M |
| Market value | $3.0B | — |
| P/E | 18.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $70.40 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Worthington Enterprises or Friedman Industries?
Worthington Enterprises is the larger company: $344M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $287M for Friedman Industries (Q2 FY27).
Is Worthington Enterprises or Friedman Industries growing faster?
Friedman Industries is growing faster (+88% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Worthington Enterprises or Friedman Industries?
Friedman Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.8% against 3.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 9, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.