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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 20 years by 3.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.12%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $13.97 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRS: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,784.94 today based on a price of $280.73 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751921113_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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 $1000 Invested In Carpenter Tech 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

In the ever-changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, conducting thorough company analysis is crucial for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) and its primary competitors in the Metals &amp; Mining industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Carpenter Tech 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.
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<td>Carpenter Technology Corp</td>
<td>38.96</td>
<td>7.68</td>
<td>4.78</td>
<td>5.45%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>6.15%</td>
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<td>Vale SA</td>
<td>7.45</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>$3.03</td>
<td>$2.67</td>
<td>-4.02%</td>
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<td>Nucor Corp</td>
<td>24.49</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>0.77%</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>-3.77%</td>
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<td>Steel Dynamics Inc</td>
<td>17.62</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>2.45%</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>-6.92%</td>
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<td>Reliance Inc</td>
<td>23.13</td>
<td>2.41</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
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<td>POSCO Holdings Inc</td>
<td>26.92</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>0.54%</td>
<td>$1794.79</td>
<td>$1335.88</td>
<td>-3.41%</td>
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<td>Gerdau SA</td>
<td>10.49</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>1.32%</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>7.19%</td>
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<td>Commercial Metals Co</td>
<td>173.13</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>2.05%</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>-2.81%</td>
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<td>Grupo Simec SAB de CV</td>
<td>7.88</td>
<td>1.32</td>
<td>2.43</td>
<td>2.15%</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
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<td>Warrior Met Coal Inc</td>
<td>25.17</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>-0.39%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>-40.43%</td>
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<td>Worthington Steel Inc</td>
<td>14.60</td>
<td>1.47</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>5.34%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>21.17%</td>
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<td>Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc</td>
<td>58.23</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>-2.08%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$-0.02</td>
<td>-38.44%</td>
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<td>SunCoke Energy Inc</td>
<td>8.10</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-10.73%</td>
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<td>Olympic Steel Inc</td>
<td>24.05</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.44%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>-6.4%</td>
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<td>Friedman Industries Inc</td>
<td>18.91</td>
<td>0.88</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>4.12%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>-2.28%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>31.44</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>1.86%</td>
<td>$128.83</td>
<td>$96.08</td>
<td>-6.9%</td>
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 </style>After a detailed analysis of Carpenter Tech, the following trends become apparent: 
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The current Price to Earnings ratio of 38.96 is 1.24x higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 7.68 relative to the industry average by 6.1x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 4.78, which is 5.25x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.45%, which is 3.59% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
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The company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $170 Million, which is 0.0x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower profitability or financial challenges.
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower gross profit of $200 Million, which indicates 0.0x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 6.15%, outperforming the industry average of -6.9%.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751555575_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When examining Carpenter Tech in comparison to its top 4 peers with respect to the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following information becomes apparent:
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When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Carpenter Tech is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
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The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Carpenter Tech, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to industry peers, indicating potentially overvalued stock. On the other hand, the high ROE and revenue growth suggest strong performance and growth potential. However, the low EBITDA and gross profit may raise concerns about operational efficiency and profitability compared to competitors in the Metals &amp; Mining industry.
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Comparing Carpenter Tech With Industry Competitors In Metals &amp; Mining Industry

Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.36 million shares sold short, which is 15.09% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.03 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1750860028_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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.69%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Is Carpenter Tech Gaining or Losing Market Support?

In a new SEC filing on June 16, it was revealed that HART, Director at Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000017843/000106299325011759//Archives/edgar/data/17843/000106299325011759/0001062993-25-011759-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, HART, Director at Carpenter Tech, executed a strategic derivative sale. This involved exercising stock options for 1,000 shares of CRS, resulting in a transaction value of $232,230.
The Tuesday morning update indicates Carpenter Tech shares up by 0.67%, currently priced at $251.27. At this value, HART's 1,000 shares are worth $232,230.
<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>Breaking Down Carpenter Tech's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Carpenter Tech showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.15% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 27.62%, 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 1.9. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, Carpenter Tech faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/E ratio of 35.35 suggests caution, as the stock may be overvalued in the eyes of investors.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 4.34 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 21.18, Carpenter Tech demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<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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Insider Move: JOHN ANASTASIOS HART Exercises Options, Realizing $232K At Carpenter Tech

In the current session, the stock is trading at $251.03, after a 0.58% 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 6.75%, and in the past year, by 154.98%. 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/2025/1750168818_0_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Carpenter Tech P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 30.1 in the Metals &amp; Mining industry, Carpenter Tech Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 35.35. 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. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750168818_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Carpenter Tech

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<li>Stephens &amp; Co. cut the price target for FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) from $300 to $280. Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Daniel Imbro maintained an Overweight rating. FedEx shares closed at $226.74 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>JP Morgan increased Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) price target from $245 to $305. JP Morgan analyst Bennett Moore maintained an Overweight rating. Carpenter Technology shares settled at $248.72 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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JP Morgan analyst Bennett Moore maintains Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $245 to $305.

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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending June 13:
Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>): The owner of TurboTax and other financial products saw strong interest from investors during the week. The company saw Wells Fargo maintain an Overweight rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTU/analyst-ratings">raise the price target</a> from $825 to $880. Intuit stock trades near all-time highs and has been gaining momentum since third-quarter results in May. The company beat analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share in the quarter. Analysts raised their price targets back in May with Wells Fargo latest note signaling more confidence in the company. Intuit's Mailchimp also <a href="https://investors.intuit.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1257/intuit-mailchimp-unveils-powerful-new-suite-of-tools-at-fwd-london-to-help-businesses-unlock-their-customer-data">unveiled </a>a new set of tools at FWD: London during the week, which may create optimism for the potential of this segment.
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Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWST#NASDAQ">CWST</a>): The solid waste removal company returns to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/45029510/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-62">Stock Whisper Index</a> with shares near all-time highs. Casella previously appeared on the list in April ahead of first-quarter financial results. A stock like Casella could be attracting investors given the mostly recession proof element of the sector and as part of an industry that could avoid tariffs. The company recently announced it will ring the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq on Tuesday, June 17, which could keep the stock in the spotlight next week.
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Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>): The specialty metals company saw increased interest from readers during the week. The company reported third-quarter results in April with earnings per share beating estimates for a fifth straight quarter, while revenue came in shy of analyst estimates. Shares near all-time highs and are up over 45% year-to-date. The company received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRS/analyst-ratings">several analyst notes</a> in recent weeks with BTIG maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $255 to $275 and Benchmark maintaining a Buy rating and raising the price target from $250 to $300.
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>): Gold mining stocks have dominated the Stock Whisper Index in recent weeks and this week its Wheaton Precious Metals seeing strong interest from readers as the stock trades near all-time highs. The price of gold has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45484902/gold-mining-stocks-were-among-top-10-large-cap-losers-last-week-may-12-may-16-are-these-in-your-portfolio">soared in recent weeks </a>and silver <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45792880/silver-hits-12-year-high-peter-schiff-says-rallys-just-starting">hit a new 12-year high. </a>In May, Wheaton Precious Metals beat earnings per share and revenue estimates from analysts. Gold and silver related stocks are likely to see continued strong interest going forward even ones like Wheaton that are near all-time highs.
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Applovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): The mobile technology company saw increased interest thanks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APP/analyst-ratings">analyst investor notes</a> and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/06/45910389/short-seller-says-applovin-is-desperate-and-doomed-shares-slide">new short report</a>. Applovin has been the subject of multiple short reports in recent years and this time around it was Culper Research alleging the company poses national security risks due to ties to China. Culper said Applovin CEO Adam Foroughi has denied the company has Chinese ownership or operational ties to China, but the short seller is skeptical and said Chinese national Hao Tang has backed the company since at least 2017. Culper put out a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43981217/applovin-stock-drops-on-multiple-short-reports-allegations-of-copying-meta-creating-smoke-an" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">short report</a> on AppLovin in February previously Muddy Waters and Fuzzy Panda Research are other companies with short reports on the company. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45269045/applovin-stock-shakes-off-short-seller-report-shares-surge-on-q1-earnings-beat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat analyst estimates</a> for revenue and earnings per share in the first quarter. Despite the short reports, analysts have remained mostly in support of the company. JPMorgan recently maintained a Neutral rating on the stock, but raised the price target from $355 to $400. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised the price target from $420 to $460. Applovin shares were down 9% during the week, but the stock remains up over 12% year-to-date and up over 300% in the last year.
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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 20 years by 3.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.46%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $12.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In CRS: If an investor had bought $100 of CRS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $902.73 today based on a price of $253.08 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749511812_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Carpenter Tech Stock In The Last 20 Years

Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan maintains Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $250 to $300.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Carpenter Tech, Raises Price Target to $300

In the current session, the stock is trading at $238.34, after a 1.42% 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 15.73%, and in the past year, by 130.00%. 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/2025/1748894420_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Carpenter Tech P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 29.93 in the Metals &amp; Mining industry, Carpenter Tech Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 33.29. 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. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748894420_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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.

Price Over Earnings Overview: Carpenter Tech

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 3.16% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.44%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $11.95 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRS: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $8,599.46 today based on a price of $240.00 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748447117_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Carpenter Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.32 million shares sold short, which is 12.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.56 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1748023229_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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carpenter Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.61%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Carpenter Tech?

Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.53%. Currently, Carpenter Tech has a market capitalization of $11.51 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRS: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRS stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,239.61 today based on a price of $231.24 for CRS at the time of writing.
<h3>Carpenter Tech's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747235712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Carpenter Tech Stock In The Last 15 Years

Highlighted on May 1, it was unveiled in an SEC filing that INGLIS, Board Member at Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>), executed a significant transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000017843/000106299325008303//Archives/edgar/data/17843/000106299325008303/0001062993-25-008303-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday revealed that INGLIS, Board Member at Carpenter Tech in the Materials sector, exercised stock options for 3,433 shares of CRS stock. The exercise price of the options was $34.76 per share.
Carpenter Tech shares are currently trading up by 1.74%, with a current price of $205.85 as of Friday morning. This brings the total value of INGLIS's 3,433 shares to $587,351.
<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>
Revenue Growth: Carpenter Tech's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.15%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's 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.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 27.62%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Carpenter Tech's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.9.
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Debt Management: Carpenter Tech's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.39, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 28.66, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.52 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): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 17.34 is above the industry average, suggesting that the market values the company more highly for each unit of EBITDA. This could be attributed to factors such as strong growth prospects or superior operational efficiency.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Breaking Down the Significance of 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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Insider Activity Update: MARTIN INGLIS Executes Options Exercise, Resulting In $587K At Carpenter Tech

JP Morgan analyst Bennett Moore maintains Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $240 to $245.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Carpenter Tech, Raises Price Target to $245

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Carpenter Technology shares are trading higher following a Q3 adjusted EPS beat. Additionally, the company raised its FY25 operating income guidance.

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Carpenter Technology Raises FY25 Operating Income Outlook To $520M - $527M

Carpenter Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.74 by 8.05 percent. This is a 57.98 percent increase over earnings of $1.19 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $727.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $729.87 million by 0.39 percent. This is a 6.15 percent increase over sales of $684.90 million the same period last year.

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Carpenter Tech Q3 Adj. EPS $1.88 Beats $1.74 Estimate, Sales $727.00M Miss $729.87M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

Press Releases

Carpenter Technology Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast

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Carpenter Technology Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Carpenter Technology Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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Julie A. Beck Joins Carpenter Technology's Board of Directors

Carpenter Technology Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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