Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -1.56%65 Days Inventory is 134.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 140.54. GuruFocus rates STU:XTY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,962 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks worse than 58.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.67 Med: 140.54 Max: 160.83
Current: 139.22
During the past 13 years, Carpenter Technology's highest Days Inventory was 160.83. The lowest was 93.67. And the median was 140.54.
STU:XTY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 58.17% of 2962
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs STU:XTY: 139.22
Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (144.22) to Mar. 2026 (134.59).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Carpenter Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Carpenter Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02.
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Carpenter Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Carpenter Technology's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Carpenter Technology Days Inventory Related Terms
Carpenter Technology Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory 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.
STU:XTY vs ATI, MLI, CMC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 134.59 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 140.54. Over the past decade, Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 93.67 to 160.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1723 out of 2962 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory too high?
Carpenter Technology's current Days Inventory of 134.59 is near median its 10-year median of 140.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.67 to a high of 160.83. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Carpenter Technology's value of 134.59 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1723 out of 2962 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carpenter Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carpenter Technology's Days Inventory compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1723 out of 2962 companies for Days Inventory. This places Carpenter Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Carpenter Technology's value of 134.59 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.67 to 160.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 140.54 vs. the industry median of 119.47, 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 Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current Days Inventory of 134.59 is 12.7% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current Days Inventory is 134.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 140.54. 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 €164.00, compared to a current price of €506.40 — trading 208.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 134.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 140.54 and 12.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Carpenter Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current Days Inventory is 134.59 as of Mar. 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 €506.40 is trading 208.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €164.00.
GuruFocus considers Carpenter Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XTY:
Days Inventory: 134.59 (near median its 10-year median of 140.54)
GF Value™: €164.00 vs. price of €506.40 (208.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1723 of 2962)
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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