Li Bang International (NASDAQ:LBGJ – Get Free Report) and Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.
Risk & Volatility
Li Bang International has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Worthington Steel has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Li Bang International and Worthington Steel”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Li Bang International | $11.11 million | 1.18 | -$1.01 million | N/A | N/A |
| Worthington Steel | $3.09 billion | 0.56 | $110.70 million | $2.18 | 15.67 |
Worthington Steel has higher revenue and earnings than Li Bang International.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
45.4% of Worthington Steel shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Worthington Steel shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Li Bang International and Worthington Steel’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Li Bang International | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Worthington Steel | 3.80% | 10.11% | 6.16% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Li Bang International and Worthington Steel, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Li Bang International | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Worthington Steel | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.50 |
Worthington Steel has a consensus target price of $36.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.39%. Given Worthington Steel’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Worthington Steel is more favorable than Li Bang International.
Summary
Worthington Steel beats Li Bang International on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Li Bang International
Li Bang International Corporation Inc. specializes in the research, development, production and sale of stainless steel commercial kitchen equipment under its own `Li Bang` brand principally in China. In addition to its product offerings, the Company provides comprehensive services from early-stage design of commercial kitchen appliances to equipment installation and after-sales maintenance. Li Bang International Corporation Inc. is based in Jiangyin, China.
About Worthington Steel
Worthington Steel, Inc. operates as a steel processor in North America. It offers carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blanks, as well as electrical steel laminations; and aluminum tailor welded blanks. The company serves various end-markets, including automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and energy. Worthington Steel, Inc. was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
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