Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vsMueller Industries Inc (MLI)
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
$570.66
+2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $27.85B
MLI
Mueller Industries Inc
$68.85
-0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mueller Industries Inc generates 54% more annual revenue ($4.66B vs $3.03B). MLI leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs 15.8%. CRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. CRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CRS
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
MLI
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.8%
Earnings expanding 47.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.8% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : MLI
The strongest argument for MLI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRS
The primary concerns for CRS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MLI
The primary concerns for MLI are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRS profiles as a mature stock while MLI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
MLI is growing revenue faster at 25.5% — sustainability is the question.
CRS generates stronger free cash flow (125M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 65/100), 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.
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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INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee.
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