Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vsRyerson Holding Corp (RYI)
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
$280.00
-2.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.29B
RYI
Ryerson Holding Corp
$28.16
+0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $907.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corp generates 43% more annual revenue ($4.57B vs $3.19B). CRS leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs -0.0%. RYI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. CRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CRS
Strong Buy68
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 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.7%
Earnings expanding 33.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 17.9% and operating margin at 24.7%.
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, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
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 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
RYI generates stronger free cash flow (92M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins. 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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