Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -1.56%65 PB Ratio is 14.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 785% above its 10-year median of 1.59. 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 2,979 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks worse than 95.67% on this metric.
Carpenter Technology Corp stock PB Ratio (=14.2) is close to 10-year high of 14.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.59 Max: 14.35
Current: 13.98
During the past 13 years, Carpenter Technology's highest PB Ratio was 14.35. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.59.
STU:XTY's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.67% of 2979
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.23
vs STU:XTY: 13.98
During the past 12 months, Carpenter Technology's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Carpenter Technology was 24.40% per year. The lowest was -14.20% per year. And the median was 3.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Carpenter Technology PB Ratio Related Terms
Carpenter Technology PB Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) has a PB Ratio of 14.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is 785% above median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Carpenter Technology's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 14.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #2850 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Carpenter Technology's PB Ratio too high?
Carpenter Technology's current PB Ratio of 14.07 is 785% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 14.35. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Carpenter Technology's value of 14.07 is 530.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #2850 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #2850 out of 2979 companies for PB Ratio. This places Carpenter Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. Carpenter Technology's value of 14.07 is 530.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Technology's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 14.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 2.23, 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 PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.23, based on 2,979 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current PB Ratio of 14.07 is 530.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current PB Ratio is 14.07, which is 785% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. 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 PB Ratio is 14.07, which is 785% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 530.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.23. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current PB Ratio is 14.07 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:
PB Ratio: 14.07 (785% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: €164.00 vs. price of €506.40 (208.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 530.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2850 of 2979)
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.
65GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:XTY
PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:XTY has been successfully added to your 
