(CRS) Carpenter Technology - Ratings and Ratios
Specialty Alloys, Stainless Steels, Alloy Steels, Titanium Alloys, Tool Steels
CRS EPS (Earnings per Share)
CRS Revenue
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 | 12,123m |
| Sub-Industry | Steel |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-11-05 |
CRS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 94.0% |
| Fundamental | 79.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 34.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 44.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.29 of 5 |
CRS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.37% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.31% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 0.00% |
| Payout Consistency | 92.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 10.7% |
CRS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -67.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 85.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 92.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 91.30% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 3.18 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 20.31 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.13 |
| Alpha | 58.23 |
| Beta | 0.919 |
| Volatility | 41.79% |
| Current Volume | 776.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 748.8k |
| Stop Loss | 231.9 (-3.4%) |
| Signal | -0.24 |
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) 79.88
| 1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.29% = 1.14 |
| 3. FCF Margin 9.94% = 2.49 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.37 = 2.43 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.05 = 1.70 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 8.42% = 10.53 |
| 7. RoE 21.35% = 1.78 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 66.72% = 3.34 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 14.32% = 1.79 |
| 10. EPS Trend 87.54% = 2.19 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of CRS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.70%, over one month by -2.52%, over three months by -3.74% and over the past year by +70.53%.
Is Carpenter Technology a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CRS is around 376.71 USD . This means that CRS is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +56.93% (Margin of Safety).
Is CRS a buy, sell or hold?
- 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 | 35.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 325.7 | 35.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 421.8 | 75.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 04:33
CRS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 315.5m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 32.7736
P/E Forward = 16.5563
P/S = 4.2135
P/B = 6.4242
P/EG = 1.5913
Beta = 1.53
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 (Calculated: Short Term 8.00m + Long Term 695.4m)
Net Debt = 387.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.51b USD (12.12b + Debt 703.4m - CCE 315.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.30 (Ebit TTM 531.3m / Interest Expense TTM 64.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.29% (FCF TTM 286.1m / Enterprise Value 12.51b)
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)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.49 (Enterprise Value 12.51b / Book Value Of Equity 1.93b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.23% (Interest Expense 15.7m / Debt 703.4m)
Taxrate = 19.54% (91.3m / 467.3m)
NOPAT = 427.5m (EBIT 531.3m * (1 - 19.54%))
Current Ratio = 3.65 (Total Current Assets 1.76b / Total Current Liabilities 483.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.37 (Debt 703.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.89b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.05 (Net Debt 387.9m / EBITDA 670.5m)
Debt / FCF = 2.46 (Debt 703.4m / FCF TTM 286.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.76b (last 4 quarters mean)
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 / (Equity 1.76b + L.T.Debt 695.4m))
RoIC = 17.40% (NOPAT 427.5m / Invested Capital 2.46b)
WACC = 8.98% (E(12.12b)/V(12.83b) * Re(9.40%)) + (D(703.4m)/V(12.83b) * Rd(2.23%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 87.54 | Cagr: 0.35%
Discount Rate = 9.40% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.45% ; FCFE base≈243.0m ; Y1≈206.4m ; Y5≈158.0m
Fair Price DCF = 46.22 (DCF Value 2.30b / Shares Outstanding 49.9m; 5y FCF grow -18.26% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 66.72 | Revenue CAGR: 14.32%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -8.05
EPS Correlation: 87.54 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -31.78
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