Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -1.56%65 OCF Margin % is 23.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 9.86. 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 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks better than 88.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 9.86 Max: 16.94
Current: 20.64
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Carpenter Technology was 16.94%. The lowest was 0.33%. And the median was 9.86%.
STU:XTY's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.65% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs STU:XTY: 20.64
Carpenter Technology OCF Margin % Related Terms
Carpenter Technology OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % of 23.84% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 9.86. Over the past decade, Carpenter Technology's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 16.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #344 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Carpenter Technology's OCF Margin % too high?
Carpenter Technology's current OCF Margin % of 23.84% is 142% above median its 10-year median of 9.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 16.94. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Carpenter Technology's value of 23.84% is 243% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #344 out of 3031 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 OCF Margin % compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #344 out of 3031 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Carpenter Technology in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Carpenter Technology's value of 23.84% is 243% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Technology's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 16.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.86 vs. the industry median of 6.95, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 3,031 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current OCF Margin % of 23.84% is 243% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current OCF Margin % is 23.84%, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 9.86. 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 OCF Margin % is 23.84%, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 9.86 and 243% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.95. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current OCF Margin % is 23.84% 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:
OCF Margin %: 23.84% (142% above median its 10-year median of 9.86)
GF Value™: €164.00 vs. price of €506.40 (208.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 243% above the Industrial Products median (#344 of 3031)
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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