Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


STU:XTY Carpenter Technology Corp STU:XTY
65 GF Score
Price €506.40
GF Value €164.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Carpenter Technology Moat Score?

Carpenter Technology STU:XTY -1.56% 65 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 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 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks better than 94.04% on this metric.

Carpenter Technology has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Carpenter Technology has Narrow Moat: Carpenter Technology has a discernible moat due to its proprietary technology and economies of scale in specialty metals. However, it lacks the brand strength and customer loyalty for a stronger moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Carpenter Technology might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Carpenter Technology  (STU:XTY) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Carpenter Technology Moat Score Related Terms

STU:XTY vs ATI, MLI, CMC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Carpenter Technology's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's Moat Score falls into.


STU:XTY
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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #181 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Carpenter Technology's Moat Score too high?
Carpenter Technology's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #181 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #181 out of 3036 companies for Moat Score. This places Carpenter Technology in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Carpenter Technology's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 11, 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €164.00 vs. price of €506.40 (208.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CRS:USA
Address 1735 Market Street, 15th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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.
65GF Score

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€506.40
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€164.00
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