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Carpenter Tech

Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.

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Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.87%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $8.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In CRS: If an investor had bought $100 of CRS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $349.81 today based on a price of $172.56 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Carpenter Tech Stock In The Last 5 Years

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $196.98, after a 1.09% spike. Over the past month, Carpenter Tech Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) stock increased by 10.00%, and in the past year, by 193.83%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733500808_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Carpenter Tech P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 20.15 in the Metals &amp; Mining industry, Carpenter Tech Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 43.4. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Carpenter Tech Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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A Look Into Carpenter Tech Inc's Price Over Earnings

Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.29 million shares sold short, which is 6.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.98 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733317227_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.43%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Carpenter Tech?

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Carpenter Technology shares are trading higher after JP Morgan initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $200.

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JP Morgan analyst Bennett Moore initiates coverage on Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $220.

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JP Morgan Initiates Coverage On Carpenter Tech with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $220

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Carpenter Tech.
Looking at options history for Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $648,005 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $235,677.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $150.0 and $220.0 for Carpenter Tech, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Carpenter Tech's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Carpenter Tech's significant trades, within a strike price range of $150.0 to $220.0, over the past month.
<h3>Carpenter Tech Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732129231_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>CRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$43.1</td>
<td>$43.1</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$228.9K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$151.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$151.2K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$43.3</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$116.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.67</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$58.3K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">291</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carpenter Tech</h3>
Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Carpenter Tech, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 296,558, the price of CRS is down -0.33% at $183.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 64 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Carpenter Tech</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $175.0.
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Carpenter Tech Unusual Options Activity

On November 19, a substantial insider purchase was made by Tony Thene, President and CEO at Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Thene's recent move, as outlined in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000017843/000106299324019370//Archives/edgar/data/17843/000106299324019370/0001062993-24-019370-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday, involves purchasing 5,500 shares of Carpenter Tech. The total transaction value is $97,460.
At Wednesday morning, Carpenter Tech shares are up by 0.8%, trading at $185.98.
<h3>Delving into Carpenter Tech's Background</h3>
Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.
<h3>Financial Insights: Carpenter Tech</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Carpenter Tech's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 10.08% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 24.57%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Carpenter Tech's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.69. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.42, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Valuation Analysis:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Carpenter Tech's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 41.09.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.3 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Carpenter Tech's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 21.14, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
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</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Tony Thene Boosts Confidence With $97K Purchase Of Carpenter Tech Stock

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Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.70 million shares sold short, which is 4.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730923232_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.43%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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(CRS) - Analyzing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest

Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.67%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $7.64 billion. 
Buying $100 In CRS: If an investor had bought $100 of CRS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $649.34 today based on a price of $152.99 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Carpenter Tech 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan reiterates Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $175 price target.

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Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Carpenter Tech, Maintains $175 Price Target

Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
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<li>Expect operating income to be at the high end of the previously provided range of $460 million to $500 million</li>
<li>Project $250 million to $300 million in adjusted free cash flow, which represents approximately 85 percent conversion rate</li>
<li>For the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, anticipate between $116 million and $123 million in operating income</li>
<li>Well-positioned for continued growth beyond fiscal year 2025 with strong market demand outlook for our broad portfolio of specialized solutions, increasing productivity, optimizing product mix and pricing actions</li>
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Carpenter Technology Expects Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Income To Be At The High End Of The Previously Provided Range Of $460M-$500M

Carpenter Tech Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $1.73 Beats $1.59 Estimate, Sales $717.600M Miss $742.960M Estimate

From a technical perspective, Carpenter Technology (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. CRS recently overtook the 20-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.
The 20-day simple moving average is a popular trading tool. It provides a look back at a stock&#39;s price over a 20-day period, and is beneficial to short-term traders since it smooths out price fluctuations and provides more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.
Like other SMAs, if a stock&#39;s price is moving above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive. When the price falls below the moving average, it can signal a downward trend.
<img alt="Moving Average Chart for CRS" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/yseop/539/CRS_SMA20.jpeg" style="height:auto; width:100%" title="" />
Over the past four weeks, CRS has gained 8.7%. The company is currently ranked a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), another strong indication the stock could move even higher.
Once investors consider CRS&#39;s positive earnings estimate revisions, the bullish case only solidifies. No earnings estimate has been lowered in the past two months, compared to 2 raised estimates, for the current fiscal year, and the consensus estimate has increased as well.
With a winning combination of earnings estimate revisions and hitting a key technical level, investors should keep their eye on CRS for more gains in the near future.
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A substantial insider activity was disclosed on October 15, as JR, Director at Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>), reported the exercise of a large sell of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000017843/000106299324017673//Archives/edgar/data/17843/000106299324017673/0001062993-24-017673-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday revealed that JR, Director at Carpenter Tech in the Materials sector, exercised stock options for 2,445 shares of CRS stock. The exercise price of the options was $42.81 per share.
The latest update on Wednesday morning shows Carpenter Tech shares up by 1.61%, trading at $158.69. At this price, JR's 2,445 shares are worth $283,326.
<h3>Delving into Carpenter Tech's Background</h3>
Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Carpenter Tech showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 5.33% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
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Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 23.87%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Carpenter Tech's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.87.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, Carpenter Tech faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/E ratio of 42.21 suggests caution, as the stock may be overvalued in the eyes of investors.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Options Exercise: STEPHEN WARD JR At Carpenter Tech Realizes $283K

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fsm#NYSE">FSM</a>) produced 110,820 gold equivalent ounces in the third quarter of 2024, a 13.9% decrease from the year-ago quarter. This includes a gold production of 91,251 ounces and a silver production of 816,187 ounces. Gold output marked a 3.8% year-over-year fall, whereas silver production was down 51.4%.
<h2>FSM&#39;s Mine Performances in Q3</h2>
FSM currently has five operating mines in its portfolio. The S&eacute;gu&eacute;la mine, located in C&ocirc;te d&acute;Ivoire, contributed 34,998 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2024. Its total production for the third quarter of 2023 was 31,498 ounces. The mine is expected to produce gold of 126,000-138,000 ounces in 2024.
The Yaramoko Mine in Burkina Faso produced 28,006 ounces of gold, down 18% year over year. FSM expects Yaramoko&#39;s gold production between 105,000 and 119,000 ounces for 2024.
The third-quarter&nbsp; gold production at the Lindero mine in Argentina was 24,345 ounces, up 16.3% year over year. The 2024 guidance for the mine is pegged at 93,000-105,000 ounces of gold.
The San Jose mine in Mexico produced 510,741 ounces of silver and 3,771 ounces of gold. Silver production was down 62.8% year over year, whereas gold production declined 54%. The company expects gold production for 2024 between 19,000 and 23,000 ounces, whereas silver production is forecast at 3.1-3.6 million ounces.
The Caylloma mine in Peru produced 305,446 ounces of silver, down 0.9% year over year. Gold output was 131 ounces compared with 149 ounces in the third quarter of 2023. The mine&#39;s 2024 silver production is targeted between 0.9 million and 1.1 million ounces.
Zinc production was 12.8 million pounds and lead production was 13 million pounds.
<h2>Fortuna Silver Maintains 2024 Guidance</h2>
FSM reported gold and silver production of 273,645 ounces and 2.9 million ounces, respectively, in the first nine months of 2024, translating to 339,933 ounces of gold equivalent (including lead and zinc by-products).
Gold equivalent production guidance for 2024 is maintained between 457,000 and 497,000 ounces. The range indicates a year-over-year increase of 1-10%.
The gold production guidance is pegged at 343,000-385,000 ounces, which indicates growth of 5-18% from the 2023 reported level. The silver production guidance is 4-4.7 million ounces for 2024, which suggests a year-over-year decline of 21-32%.
<h2>FSM&#39;s Peer Performance in Q3</h2>
Endeavour Silver Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/exk#NYSE">EXK</a>) produced 1.6 million silver equivalent ounces in the third quarter of 2024, a 14% decline from the year-ago quarter due to reduced silver production at its mines, which offset higher gold output. 
Consolidated silver production fell 24% year over year to 874,717 million ounces. This was due to a reduced operating capacity at Guanacev&iacute; after the trunnion breakdown in August.
Endeavour Silver, however, witnessed a 2% year-over-year improvement in gold production to 9,290 ounces . The rise was driven by higher gold grades mined at Guanacev&iacute; and Bola&ntilde;itos, as well as increased gold content in third-party feed processed at Guanacev&iacute;.
<h2>Fortuna Silver&#39;s Share Price Outperforms Industry</h2>
Shares of Fortuna Silver have gained 61% in the past year compared with the industry&#39;s 7.3% growth.
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<h2>FSM&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>). CRS and EGO sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.09 per share. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 7% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 127.1% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 16% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 430%. EGO shares have gained 82.9% in a year.
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Fortuna Silver's Gold Equivalent Production Dips 14% Y/Y in Q3

Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.61 million shares sold short, which is 4.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.4 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Carpenter Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728568816_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Carpenter Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Carpenter Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.39%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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