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Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -3.50%70 EV-to-FCF is 65.52 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 37.08. GuruFocus rates STU:XTY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,711 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks worse than 77.91% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carpenter Technology's Enterprise Value is €20,504 Mil.
Carpenter Technology's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €313 Mil. Therefore, Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF for today is 65.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -345.48 Med: 37.08 Max: 465.4
Current: 66.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carpenter Technology was 465.40. The lowest was -345.48. And the median was 37.08.
STU:XTY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 77.91% of 1711
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.11
vs STU:XTY: 66.11
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Carpenter Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Carpenter Technology's share price for today is €408.30.
Carpenter Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9.055.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Carpenter Technology EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Carpenter Technology EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Carpenter Technology's current Enterprise Value is €20,504 Mil.
Carpenter Technology's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €313 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 65.52 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 37.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1333 out of 1711 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF too high?
Carpenter Technology's current EV-to-FCF of 65.52 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 37.08. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.11. Carpenter Technology's value of 65.52 is 171.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1333 out of 1711 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carpenter Technology has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carpenter Technology's EV-to-FCF compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #1333 out of 1711 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carpenter Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.11. Carpenter Technology's value of 65.52 is 171.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.08 vs. the industry median of 24.11, 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 EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.11, based on 1,711 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current EV-to-FCF of 65.52 is 171.8% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current EV-to-FCF is 65.52, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 37.08. 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 €183.66, compared to a current price of €408.30 — trading 122.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 65.52, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 37.08 and 171.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 24.11. Carpenter Technology's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current EV-to-FCF is 65.52 as of Aug. 25, 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 €408.30 is trading 122.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €183.66.
GuruFocus considers Carpenter Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XTY:
EV-to-FCF: 65.52 (77% above median its 10-year median of 37.08)
GF Value™: €183.66 vs. price of €408.30 (122.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 171.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1333 of 1711)
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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