Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
CRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
$283.08
-5.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.29B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$31.15
+0.48%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corporation generates 83% more annual revenue ($5.84B vs $3.19B). CRS leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs -0.6%. CRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CRS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RYZ
Buy57
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 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.7%
Earnings expanding 33.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 71.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 406.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -4.3% — 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 : RYZ
The strongest argument for RYZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 71.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRS
The primary concerns for CRS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRS profiles as a mature stock while RYZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
RYZ is growing revenue faster at 71.6% — sustainability is the question.
CRS generates stronger free cash flow (-25M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins. 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.
Visit Website →Ryerson Holding Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation, processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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