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Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -11.15%68 Cash Ratio is 0.76 as of Jun. 2026, which is 322% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates STU:XTY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,034 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks better than 53.76% on this metric.
Carpenter Technology has a Cash Ratio of 0.76. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.02
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, Carpenter Technology's highest Cash Ratio was 1.02. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.18.
STU:XTY's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 53.76% of 3034
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs STU:XTY: 0.58
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Carpenter Technology Cash Ratio Related Terms
Carpenter Technology Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Carpenter Technology Cash Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) has a Cash Ratio of 0.76 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is 322% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1403 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio too high?
Carpenter Technology's current Cash Ratio of 0.76 is 322% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.02. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. Carpenter Technology's value of 0.76 is 46.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1403 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carpenter Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carpenter Technology's Cash Ratio compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1403 out of 3034 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Carpenter Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. Carpenter Technology's value of 0.76 is 46.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Technology's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Carpenter Technology has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.52, based on 3,034 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current Cash Ratio of 0.76 is 46.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current Cash Ratio is 0.76, which is 322% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carpenter Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.02, compared to a current price of €412.10 — trading 149.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.76, which is 322% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 46.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.52. Carpenter Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current Cash Ratio is 0.76 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €412.10 is trading 149.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.02.
GuruFocus considers Carpenter Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XTY:
Cash Ratio: 0.76 (322% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: €165.02 vs. price of €412.10 (149.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1403 of 3034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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