CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CRS • US1442851036
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This CRS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CRS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CRS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CRS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years CRS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CRS's Return On Assets of 12.40% is amongst the best of the industry. CRS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- CRS has a Return On Equity of 21.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRS outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CRS (16.30%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CRS is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.88%) for CRS is below the current ROIC(16.30%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.4% | ||
| ROE | 21.89% | ||
| ROIC | 16.3% |
ROA(3y)6.09%
ROA(5y)1.77%
ROE(3y)11.79%
ROE(5y)3.03%
ROIC(3y)9.88%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CRS has a Profit Margin of 14.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRS outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
- CRS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of CRS (20.30%) is better than 86.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRS has grown nicely.
- CRS has a Gross Margin of 28.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRS outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.76% | ||
| GM | 28.85% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y203.85%
GM growth 3Y48.5%
GM growth 5Y10.19%
2. CRS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRS is still creating some value.
- CRS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CRS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- CRS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 11.19 indicates that CRS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.19, CRS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CRS is 2.18, which is a good value as it means it would take CRS, 2.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.18, CRS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CRS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC9.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.25 indicates that CRS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CRS has a Current ratio of 4.25. This is in the better half of the industry: CRS outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.26 indicates that CRS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CRS (2.26) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 |
3. CRS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.28% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CRS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.85% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CRS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.30% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CRS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.28%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.85%
EPS Q2Q%40.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.3%
Revenue growth 3Y16.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%7.55%
3.2 Future
- CRS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.77% yearly.
- CRS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y39.75%
EPS Next 2Y28.07%
EPS Next 3Y24.44%
EPS Next 5Y15.77%
Revenue Next Year6.22%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y8.86%
Revenue Next 5Y8.29%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. CRS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 49.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CRS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say CRS is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.48, the valuation of CRS can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRS is cheaper than 63.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say CRS is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CRS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CRS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 68.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CRS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CRS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CRS's earnings are expected to grow with 24.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y28.07%
EPS Next 3Y24.44%
5. CRS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CRS has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
- CRS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.35.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, CRS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CRS decreases each year by -0.08%.
- CRS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CRS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- CRS pays out 9.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.25%
EPS Next 2Y28.07%
EPS Next 3Y24.44%
CRS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
435.3
+4.09 (+0.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners98.69%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.39%
Ins Owner Change-1.73%
Market Cap21.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.94B
Net Income(TTM)434.70M
Analysts81.43
Price Target421.77 (-3.11%)
Short Float %5.55%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.08%
DP9.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date01-27 2026-01-27 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.03%
Min EPS beat(2)3.08%
Max EPS beat(2)10.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.79%
Min EPS beat(4)3.08%
Max EPS beat(4)10.98%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.34%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)11.51%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)16.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.96%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.98%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.78%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.41%
PT rev (1m)11.84%
PT rev (3m)17.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.48 | ||
| P/S | 7.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 68.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 43.05 | ||
| P/B | 10.92 | ||
| P/tB | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.88 |
EPS(TTM)8.85
EY2.03%
EPS(NY)12.27
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)6.36
FCFY1.46%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY2.32%
SpS59.11
BVpS39.86
TBVpS35.16
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.77
Graham Number89.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.4% | ||
| ROE | 21.89% | ||
| ROCE | 19.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.19% | ||
| OM | 20.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.76% | ||
| GM | 28.85% | ||
| FCFM | 10.76% |
ROA(3y)6.09%
ROA(5y)1.77%
ROE(3y)11.79%
ROE(5y)3.03%
ROIC(3y)9.88%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.75%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.84%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.72%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.78%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y27.82%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y203.85%
GM growth 3Y48.5%
GM growth 5Y10.19%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 130.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.19 |
F-Score8
WACC9.73%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)81.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.28%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.85%
EPS Q2Q%40.36%
EPS Next Y39.75%
EPS Next 2Y28.07%
EPS Next 3Y24.44%
EPS Next 5Y15.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.3%
Revenue growth 3Y16.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%7.55%
Revenue Next Year6.22%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y8.86%
Revenue Next 5Y8.29%
EBIT growth 1Y32.44%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.21%
EBIT Next Year61.05%
EBIT Next 3Y29.77%
EBIT Next 5Y26.57%
FCF growth 1Y208.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y36.49%
OCF growth 1Y150.47%
OCF growth 3Y318.7%
OCF growth 5Y13.7%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY / CRS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CRS.
What is the valuation status for CRS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) stock?
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) stock?
The financial health rating of CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) is 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) is expected to grow by 39.75% in the next year.