(CRS) Carpenter Technology - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1442851036

Specialty Alloys, Stainless Steels, Alloy Steels, Titanium Alloys, Tool Steels

CRS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CRS over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": -0.58, "2020-12": -0.61, "2021-03": -0.54, "2021-06": -0.28, "2021-09": -0.28, "2021-12": -0.58, "2022-03": -0.2, "2022-06": 0.0534, "2022-09": -0.14, "2022-12": 0.13, "2023-03": 0.38, "2023-06": 0.78, "2023-09": 0.88, "2023-12": 0.85, "2024-03": 1.19, "2024-06": 1.82, "2024-09": 1.73, "2024-12": 1.66, "2025-03": 1.88, "2025-06": 2.21,

CRS Revenue

Revenue of CRS over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 353.3, 2020-12: 348.8, 2021-03: 351.9, 2021-06: 421.6, 2021-09: 387.6, 2021-12: 396, 2022-03: 489, 2022-06: 563.7, 2022-09: 522.9, 2022-12: 579.1, 2023-03: 690.1, 2023-06: 758.2, 2023-09: 651.9, 2023-12: 624.2, 2024-03: 684.9, 2024-06: 798.6, 2024-09: 717.6, 2024-12: 676.9, 2025-03: 727, 2025-06: 755.6,

Description: CRS Carpenter Technology

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty metals, operating globally across various markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, and energy. The companys diverse product portfolio includes titanium alloys, stainless steels, and tool steels, catering to a broad range of industries. With a rich history dating back to 1889, Carpenter Technology has established itself as a prominent player in the steel industry.

From a financial perspective, Carpenter Technologys market capitalization stands at approximately $14.3 billion, indicating a significant presence in the market. The companys return on equity (ROE) is 21.09%, suggesting a relatively strong profitability. To further evaluate the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and debt-to-equity ratio can be considered. For instance, a high gross margin could indicate the companys ability to maintain pricing power and control costs. Additionally, the companys dividend yield and payout ratio can provide insights into its dividend policy and commitment to shareholders.

Analyzing the companys valuation, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 40.77, which may be considered relatively high compared to industry peers. However, the forward P/E ratio is 16.56, indicating potential for earnings growth. To assess the companys growth prospects, KPIs such as earnings per share (EPS) growth rate, revenue growth rate, and research and development (R&D) expenditure as a percentage of revenue can be examined. These metrics can provide insights into the companys ability to innovate and expand its product offerings.

In terms of stock performance, the current price is $287.42, with various support levels identified at $272.1, $253.1, and $236.4. To evaluate the stocks potential, technical indicators such as relative strength index (RSI), Bollinger Bands, and moving average convergence divergence (MACD) can be analyzed. These indicators can help identify trends, momentum, and potential buy or sell signals.

CRS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 12,019m
Sub-Industry Steel
IPO / Inception 1987-11-05

CRS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 92.3%
Fundamental 80.5%
Dividend Rating 33.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 30.4%
Analyst Rating 4.29 of 5

CRS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.83%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 92.1%
Payout Ratio 10.7%

CRS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -49.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 81.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 92.2%
CAGR 5y 92.91%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 3.23
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 14.41
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.94
Alpha 32.79
Beta 1.471
Volatility 42.38%
Current Volume 471.8k
Average Volume 20d 812.9k
Stop Loss 226.4 (-4.9%)
Signal -0.23

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.5

Net Income (376.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 172.6m TTM)
FCFTA 0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.79pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 44.52% (prev 40.76%; Δ 3.76pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 440.4m > Net Income 376.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (387.9m) to EBITDA (670.5m) ratio: 0.58 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 3.65 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (50.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 26.71% (prev 21.17%; Δ 5.54pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 84.89% (prev 83.84%; Δ 1.05pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 8.30 (EBITDA TTM 670.5m / Interest Expense TTM 64.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 6.33

(A) 0.37 = (Total Current Assets 1.76b - Total Current Liabilities 483.7m) / Total Assets 3.49b
(B) 0.49 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.71b / Total Assets 3.49b
(C) 0.16 = EBIT TTM 531.3m / Avg Total Assets 3.39b
(D) 1.21 = Book Value of Equity 1.93b / Total Liabilities 1.60b
Total Rating: 6.33 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 80.48

1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50
2. FCF Yield 2.31% = 1.15
3. FCF Margin 9.94% = 2.49
4. Debt/Equity 0.37 = 2.43
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.58 = 2.25
6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.46)% = 8.08
7. RoE 21.35% = 1.78
8. Rev. Trend 66.72% = 5.00
9. EPS Trend 96.05% = 4.80

What is the price of CRS shares?

As of October 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 238.12 with a total of 471,756 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.06%, over one month by -1.27%, over three months by -14.67% and over the past year by +49.74%.

Is Carpenter Technology a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) is currently (October 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 80.48 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CRS is around 353.12 USD . This means that CRS is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +48.29% (Margin of Safety).

Is CRS a buy, sell or hold?

Carpenter Technology has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.29. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CRS.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CRS price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 325.7 36.8%
Analysts Target Price 325.7 36.8%
ValueRay Target Price 402.2 68.9%

Last update: 2025-10-13 02:03

CRS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 12.02b (12.02b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 32.4495
P/E Forward = 16.5563
P/S = 4.1774
P/B = 6.5238
P/EG = 1.5913
Beta = 1.471
Revenue TTM = 2.88b USD
EBIT TTM = 531.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 670.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 695.4m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 8.00m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 703.4m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 387.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.41b USD (12.02b + Debt 703.4m - CCE 315.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.30 (Ebit TTM 531.3m / Interest Expense TTM 64.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.31% (FCF TTM 286.1m / Enterprise Value 12.41b)
FCF Margin = 9.94% (FCF TTM 286.1m / Revenue TTM 2.88b)
Net Margin = 13.07% (Net Income TTM 376.0m / Revenue TTM 2.88b)
Gross Margin = 26.71% ((Revenue TTM 2.88b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.11b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 28.32% (prev 27.62%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.56 (Enterprise Value 12.41b / Total Assets 3.49b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.23% (Interest Expense 15.7m / Debt 703.4m)
Taxrate = 19.70% (27.4m / 139.1m)
NOPAT = 426.6m (EBIT 531.3m * (1 - 19.70%))
Current Ratio = 3.65 (Total Current Assets 1.76b / Total Current Liabilities 483.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.37 (Debt 703.4m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.89b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.58 (Net Debt 387.9m / EBITDA 670.5m)
Debt / FCF = 1.36 (Net Debt 387.9m / FCF TTM 286.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.76b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 10.78% (Net Income 376.0m / Total Assets 3.49b)
RoE = 21.35% (Net Income TTM 376.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.76b)
RoCE = 21.63% (EBIT 531.3m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.76b + L.T.Debt 695.4m))
RoIC = 17.37% (NOPAT 426.6m / Invested Capital 2.46b)
WACC = 10.91% (E(12.02b)/V(12.72b) * Re(11.44%) + D(703.4m)/V(12.72b) * Rd(2.23%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Discount Rate = 11.44% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 33.33 | Cagr: 0.40%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.39% ; FCFE base≈243.0m ; Y1≈206.4m ; Y5≈158.0m
Fair Price DCF = 35.51 (DCF Value 1.77b / Shares Outstanding 49.9m; 5y FCF grow -18.26% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 96.05 | EPS CAGR: 216.2% | SUE: 1.50 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 66.72 | Revenue CAGR: 14.32% | SUE: -1.66 | # QB: 0

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