Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -1.56%65 Operating Margin % is 22.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 258% above its 10-year median of 6.42. 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 3,026 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks better than 92.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.14 Med: 6.42 Max: 21.34
Current: 21.34
STU:XTY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.99% of 3026
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs STU:XTY: 21.34
Carpenter Technology's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
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Carpenter Technology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's Operating 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.
STU:XTY vs ATI, MLI, CMC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Carpenter Technology's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Carpenter Technology's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 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.
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) has a Operating Margin % of 22.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is 258% above median its historical median of 6.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #212 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Carpenter Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
Carpenter Technology's current Operating Margin % of 22.98% is 258% above median its 10-year median of 6.42. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Carpenter Technology's value of 22.98% is 251.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #212 out of 3026 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 Operating Margin % compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #212 out of 3026 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Carpenter Technology in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Carpenter Technology's value of 22.98% is 251.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.42 vs. the industry median of 6.54, 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 Operating Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current Operating Margin % of 22.98% is 251.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current Operating Margin % is 22.98%, which is 258% above median its own 10-year median of 6.42. 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 Operating Margin % is 22.98%, which is 258% above median its 10-year median of 6.42 and 251.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current Operating Margin % is 22.98% 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:
Operating Margin %: 22.98% (258% above median its 10-year median of 6.42)
GF Value™: €164.00 vs. price of €506.40 (208.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 251.6% above the Industrial Products median (#212 of 3026)
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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