CRS
NEUTRAL
$427.48
Live
Carpenter Technology Corporation · NYSE
Target $439.33
(+2.8%)
$188.12
52W Range
$459.18
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$21.3B
P/E
49.76
ROE
23.5%
Profit margin
14.8%
Debt/Equity
0.35
Dividend yield
0.19%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Carpenter Technology exhibits exceptional fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a very conservative debt profile (D/E 0.35). However, the stock is severely overvalued from a deterministic standpoint, trading at $427.48—well above both its Graham Number ($87.77) and its growth-based Intrinsic Value ($253.41). While earnings growth is robust and analysts remain bullish, the combination of a bearish technical trend (10/100) and significant insider selling ($33.32M) suggests the current price has decoupled from fundamental value.
Key Strengths
Strong financial health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
Excellent liquidity with a Current Ratio of 4.25
High profitability with ROE of 23.49% and Operating Margin of 21.13%
Consistent track record of earnings beats over the last 4 quarters
Low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35
Key Risks
Extreme valuation premium (P/B of 10.72 and P/E of 49.76)
Significant insider selling by the President and Directors
Strongly bearish technical trend (10/100)
Price is trading ~68% above its growth-based intrinsic value
Low dividend yield (0.19%) provides little downside protection
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$265.5
-37.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
65
Strong
20
80
95
98
30
AI Verdict
Fundamentally elite but valuationally exhausted
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, P/E vs Intrinsic Value, Insider Activity, Earnings Growth
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Stock trades at a massive premium to defensive and growth-based fair values.
Positives
- Forward P/E (35.04) is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Price far exceeds Graham Number ($87.77)
- Price far exceeds Intrinsic Value ($253.41)
- High Price/Book ratio (10.72)
Future
80/100
Growth is strong, but the market has already priced in significant future success.
Positives
- Strong YoY Earnings Growth (25.9%)
- Strong analyst target price ($439.33)
- Consistent earnings surprise trend
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth (7.5%) is modest compared to earnings expansion
Past
95/100
Historical performance is top-tier for the Industrials sector.
Positives
- Exceptional 5Y return (+993.4%)
- Consistent quarterly EPS beats
- Strong recovery from 2021-2022 losses
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
98/100
Balance sheet is pristine with minimal bankruptcy risk.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.35)
- High Quick Ratio (2.02)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
30/100
Not a dividend play; capital is being retained or returned via other means.
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (9.29%) suggests room for growth
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.19%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$427.48
Analyst Target
$439.33
Upside/Downside
+2.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CRS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Primary
|
+993.4% | +813.0% | +114.9% | +36.1% | +5.1% | -4.1% |
|
JBHT
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Peer
|
+36.3% | +30.7% | +67.7% | +62.2% | +10.6% | -0.2% |
|
WWD
Woodward, Inc.
Peer
|
+205.2% | +299.5% | +111.9% | +39.6% | -0.4% | -2.0% |
|
BWXT
BWX Technologies, Inc.
Peer
|
+252.3% | +262.4% | +108.1% | +10.1% | +0.5% | -5.4% |
|
LUV
Southwest Airlines Co.
Peer
|
-27.7% | +36.0% | +73.7% | +19.0% | +1.4% | -0.8% |
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Primary
5Y
+993.4%
3Y
+813.0%
1Y
+114.9%
6M
+36.1%
1M
+5.1%
1W
-4.1%
JBH
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+36.3%
3Y
+30.7%
1Y
+67.7%
6M
+62.2%
1M
+10.6%
1W
-0.2%
WWD
Woodward, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+205.2%
3Y
+299.5%
1Y
+111.9%
6M
+39.6%
1M
-0.4%
1W
-2.0%
BWX
BWX Technologies, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+252.3%
3Y
+262.4%
1Y
+108.1%
6M
+10.1%
1M
+0.5%
1W
-5.4%
LUV
Southwest Airlines Co.
Peer
5Y
-27.7%
3Y
+36.0%
1Y
+73.7%
6M
+19.0%
1M
+1.4%
1W
-0.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
49.76
Forward P/E
35.04
PEG Ratio
1.59
P/B Ratio
10.72
P/S Ratio
7.23
EV/Revenue
7.39
EV/EBITDA
30.49
Market Cap
$21.3B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
14.77%
Operating Margin
21.13%
Gross Margin
28.85%
ROE
23.49%
ROA
10.75%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.5%
Earnings Growth
+25.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+7.55%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+25.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.35
Low debt
Current Ratio
4.25
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.02
Excellent
Cash/Share
$4.66
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.7B
Gross Margin
30.0%
Op. Margin
21.3%
Net Margin
14.5%
Total Assets
$3.5B
Liabilities
$1.5B
Equity
$2.0B
Debt/Equity
0.77x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
65%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-01-29
$2.33
+4.9% surprise
2025-10-23
$2.43
+12.5% surprise
2025-07-31
$2.21
+7.1% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing CRS against 396 companies in the Industrials sector
(30 bullish, 136 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
49.76
This Stock
vs
81.87
Sector Avg
-39.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
23.49%
This Stock
vs
-24.31%
Sector Avg
-196.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
14.77%
This Stock
vs
6.58%
Sector Avg
+124.5%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.35
This Stock
vs
2.86
Sector Avg
-87.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
7.5%
This Stock
vs
82.27%
Sector Avg
-90.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
4.25
This Stock
vs
3.21
Sector Avg
+32.7%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $21.3B | 49.76 | 23.5% | 14.8% | $427.48 | |
|
JBHT
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $21.35B | 34.76 | 15.8% | 5.0% | $224.17 | Compare |
|
WWD
Woodward, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $21.91B | 46.29 | 20.4% | 12.9% | $367.52 | Compare |
|
BWXT
BWX Technologies, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $20.44B | 62.51 | 28.5% | 10.3% | $223.15 | Compare |
|
LUV
Southwest Airlines Co.
|
NEUTRAL | $20.1B | 53.14 | 4.8% | 1.6% | $40.92 | Compare |
CRS
Carpenter...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$21.3B
P/E
49.8
ROE
23.5%
Price
$427.48
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | DEE JAMES D | General Counsel | Sale | 15,800 | $6,190,095 |
| 2026-02-19 | KAROL STEVEN E | Director | Sale | 6,500 | $2,473,929 |
| 2025-12-15 | SOCCI ELIZABETH A | Officer | Gift | 450 | - |
| 2025-12-11 | MALLOY BRIAN J | President | Sale | 75,458 | $23,001,396 |
| 2025-12-11 | MALLOY BRIAN J | President | Option Exercise | 78,760 | $3,197,960 |
| 2025-12-09 | MALLOY BRIAN J | President | Gift | 3,300 | - |
| 2025-11-26 | SOCCI ELIZABETH A | Officer | Sale | 3,900 | $1,252,860 |
| 2025-11-21 | YOUNESSI RAMIN | Director | Gift | 975 | - |
| 2025-11-21 | YOUNESSI RAMIN | Director | Sale | 1,300 | $399,347 |
| 2025-11-18 | AKINS MARSHALL D | Officer | Gift | 645 | - |
DEE JAMES D
General Counsel
2026-02-24
15,800 shares
·
$6,190,095
KAROL STEVEN E
Director
2026-02-19
6,500 shares
·
$2,473,929
SOCCI ELIZABETH A
Officer
2025-12-15
450 shares
MALLOY BRIAN J
President
2025-12-11
75,458 shares
·
$23,001,396
MALLOY BRIAN J
President
2025-12-11
78,760 shares
·
$3,197,960
MALLOY BRIAN J
President
2025-12-09
3,300 shares
SOCCI ELIZABETH A
Officer
2025-11-26
3,900 shares
·
$1,252,860
YOUNESSI RAMIN
Director
2025-11-21
975 shares
YOUNESSI RAMIN
Director
2025-11-21
1,300 shares
·
$399,347
AKINS MARSHALL D
Officer
2025-11-18
645 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
9 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-04-20
Overweight
Overweight
Keybanc
2026-04-09
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-04-01
Equal-Weight
Susquehanna
2026-03-03
Positive
JP Morgan
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
BTIG
2026-01-30
Buy
Buy
Keybanc
2025-11-13
Sector Weight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2025-10-29
Overweight
Overweight
BTIG
2025-10-27
Buy
Buy
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