Is CRS stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, CRS is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: CRS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of CRS stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for CRS to be between $493.62 and $568.82. The current price is $467.48.

What is the analyst price target for CRS?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for CRS is $625.88. This implies a potential upside of 33.9% from current levels.

CRS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

CRS - Carpenter Technology Corp

STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING MILLS (COKE OVENS)

$467.48

6.51 (1.41%) ▲

5d: -4.71%

30d: -18.04%

90d: -5.1%

HOLD

LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Sep 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Oct 22, 2026

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CRS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 22.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$590.10

Based on 13.0% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$366.40

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: CRS is currently trading at $467.48, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $493.62 to $568.82. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 36.2) is in line with its historical norms (36.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 46.4% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, CRS is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $456.87. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: CRS scores 84/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $625.88 (+33.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD

Historical Trading Range $493.62 - $568.82

Company Quality Score 69/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 90.5%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (84/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 33.9% below Wall St target ($625.88)
CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 13% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $493.62 - $568.82

Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $456.87

Resistance Level $495.99

Current Trend Uptrend

Technical data as of Sep 3, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 36.20

Wall Street Target $625.88 (+33.9%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 12.6%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 46.4%

Profit Margin 17.0%

Valuation Discount vs History -0.1% cheaper

PE vs Historical 36.2 vs 36.3 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -0.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $467.01 (0%)

2-Year Target $466.55 (0%)

3-Year Target $466.08 (0%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 36→36) $467.36 (0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 36.2, Growth: 22.0%) $849.36 (+82%)

Base: (SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 22.0%) $474.65 (+2%)

Bear: (PE: 17.2, Growth: 22.0%) $403.45 (-14%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (45x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (36x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 45.06 | Current EPS (TTM): $10.23

Bull Case $640.08 (+37%)

Analyst growth 26.2%, PE expands to 49.6

Base Case $581.89 (+25%)

Market implied 26.2%, PE stable at 45.1

Bear Case $313.46 (-33%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 38.3

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 36.2 to 36.3

Stabilization Target: $468.76 (+0.3%)

PE Expansion Potential: +0.3%

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