Carpenter TechnologySTU:XTY -1.56%65 Quick Ratio is 2.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 1.36. 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 3,069 Industrial Products companies, Carpenter Technology ranks better than 71.98% on this metric.
Carpenter Technology has a quick ratio of 2.08. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carpenter Technology's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XTY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.36 Max: 2.37
Current: 2.08
During the past 13 years, Carpenter Technology's highest Quick Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.36.
STU:XTY's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 71.98% of 3069
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs STU:XTY: 2.08
Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Carpenter Technology Quick Ratio Related Terms
Carpenter Technology Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carpenter Technology's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carpenter Technology's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carpenter Technology's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Carpenter Technology's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 2.08 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Carpenter Technology's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #860 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Carpenter Technology's Quick Ratio too high?
Carpenter Technology's current Quick Ratio of 2.08 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 2.37. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Carpenter Technology's value of 2.08 is 49.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #860 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to ATI and MLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carpenter Technology ranks #860 out of 3069 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Carpenter Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Carpenter Technology's value of 2.08 is 49.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Carpenter Technology's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.39, 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carpenter Technology's current Quick Ratio of 2.08 is 49.6% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Carpenter Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carpenter Technology's current Quick Ratio is 2.08, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. 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 Quick Ratio is 2.08, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 49.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carpenter Technology (STU:XTY), the current Quick Ratio is 2.08 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:
Quick Ratio: 2.08 (53% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: €164.00 vs. price of €506.40 (208.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% above the Industrial Products median (#860 of 3069)
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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