Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vsRyerson Holding Corp (RYI)
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
$443.19
-1.13%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $23.56B
RYI
Ryerson Holding Corp
$28.16
+0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $907.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corp generates 46% more annual revenue ($4.57B vs $3.12B). CRS leads profitability with a 17.0% profit margin vs -0.0%. RYI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. CRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CRS
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
RYI
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Earnings expanding 46.4% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 17.0% and operating margin at 24.1%. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RYI
The strongest argument for RYI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRS
The primary concerns for CRS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RYI
The primary concerns for RYI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRS profiles as a mature stock while RYI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
CRS is growing revenue faster at 12.6% — sustainability is the question.
CRS generates stronger free cash flow (155M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRS scores higher overall (70/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 17.0% margins and 12.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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
Ryerson Holding Corporation processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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