Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsCarpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$74.15
-2.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.62B
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
$483.60
-1.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 177% more annual revenue ($8.39B vs $3.03B). CRS leads profitability with a 15.8% profit margin vs 6.0%. CRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. CRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CMC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CRS
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 277.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.8%
Earnings expanding 47.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
6.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CRS
The strongest argument for CRS centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 22.8%. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CRS
The primary concerns for CRS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC profiles as a growth stock while CRS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
CMC is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
CRS generates stronger free cash flow (125M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins and 11.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Carpenter Technology Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Carpenter Technology Corporation manufactures, manufactures and distributes specialty metals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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