On the stock market since 1987, it operates in the world of raw materials. It has 4,500 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 18% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 16% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
It pays out $0.80 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The company’s market value is 77 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
The stock trades 14% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, CRS sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: CRS is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.