CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (CRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRS - US1442851036 - Common Stock
243.93 USD
+1.76 (+0.73%)
Overall CRS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CRS against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CRS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CRS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CRS a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRS had positive earnings in the past year.
CRS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CRS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CRS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.77%, CRS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.03% of the companies in the same industry.
CRS's Return On Equity of 19.91% is amongst the best of the industry. CRS outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
CRS has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRS outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CRS is below the industry average of 12.18%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.88%) for CRS is below the current ROIC(14.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.77% | ||
| ROE | 19.91% | ||
| ROIC | 14.75% |
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 13.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRS outperforms 77.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRS has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.26%, CRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CRS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 26.71%, CRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.74% of the companies in the same industry.
CRS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.06% | ||
| GM | 26.71% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CRS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CRS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CRS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.98 indicates that CRS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.98, CRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRS is 2.43, which is a good value as it means it would take CRS, 2.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.43. This is in the better half of the industry: CRS outperforms 78.21% of its industry peers.
CRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CRS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) than 69.87% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CRS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC9.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.65 indicates that CRS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.65, CRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.87% of the companies in the same industry.
CRS has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that CRS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CRS has a Quick ratio (2.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 57.47% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.85% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CRS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.26% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.70% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)57.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.85%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y16.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-5.4%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CRS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y32.39%
EPS Next 2Y26.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.24%
EPS Next 5Y14.22%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y8.67%
Revenue Next 3Y7.09%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.61, CRS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
68.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.49. CRS is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.63, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CRS.
CRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. CRS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CRS may justify a higher PE ratio.
CRS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y26.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, CRS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CRS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, CRS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CRS decreases each year by -0.08%.
CRS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years21
5.3 Sustainability
10.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.73%
EPS Next 2Y26.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.24%
NYSE:CRS (10/15/2025, 2:00:17 PM)
243.93
+1.76 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners2.37%
Ins Owner Change4.56%
Market Cap12.16B
Analysts80
Price Target300.61 (23.24%)
Short Float %6.45%
Short Ratio3.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.08%
DP10.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.55%
Min EPS beat(2)5.81%
Max EPS beat(2)7.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.93%
Min EPS beat(4)2.34%
Max EPS beat(4)8.27%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.85%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)17.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.71%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.21%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.21%
PT rev (1m)1.42%
PT rev (3m)10.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.63 | ||
| P/S | 4.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.61 | ||
| P/B | 6.44 | ||
| P/tB | 7.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.74 |
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY3.07%
EPS(NY)9.9
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY2.35%
OCF(TTM)8.83
OCFY3.62%
SpS57.72
BVpS37.85
TBVpS33.1
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)1.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.77% | ||
| ROE | 19.91% | ||
| ROCE | 17.49% | ||
| ROIC | 14.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.07% | ||
| OM | 18.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.06% | ||
| GM | 26.71% | ||
| FCFM | 9.94% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.98 |
F-Score8
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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)57.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.85%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
EPS Next Y32.39%
EPS Next 2Y26.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.24%
EPS Next 5Y14.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y16.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-5.4%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y8.67%
Revenue Next 3Y7.09%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
EBIT growth 1Y48.39%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y27.21%
EBIT Next Year59.09%
EBIT Next 3Y29.51%
EBIT Next 5Y26.52%
FCF growth 1Y60.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y36.49%
OCF growth 1Y60.2%
OCF growth 3Y318.7%
OCF growth 5Y13.7%