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Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY +0.11%68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates STU:XTY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks better than 65.48% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5 Med: 2.21 Max: 6.2
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Carpenter Technology was 6.20. The lowest was -5.00. And the median was 2.21.
STU:XTY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.48% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs STU:XTY: 0.89
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Carpenter Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Carpenter Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Carpenter Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Carpenter Technology. This is 65% below median its historical median of 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #805 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Carpenter Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Carpenter Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Carpenter Technology's value of 0.78 is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #805 out of 2332 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #805 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Carpenter Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Carpenter Technology's value of 0.78 is 54.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Carpenter Technology has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 is 54.1% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Carpenter Technology. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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 €164.78, compared to a current price of €528.60 — trading 220.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 54.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Carpenter Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78 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 €528.60 is trading 220.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €164.78.
GuruFocus considers Carpenter Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XTY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.78 (65% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €164.78 vs. price of €528.60 (220.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Industrial Products median (#805 of 2332)
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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