CARLISLE COS INC (CSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CSL • US1423391002
376.59 USD
-12.61 (-3.24%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 01:23 PM
This CSL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, CSL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CSL was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CSL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CSL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. CSL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CSL was profitable.
- CSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CSL has always been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years CSL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CSL (12.02%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 38.95%, CSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CSL (14.22%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.02% | ||
| ROE | 38.95% | ||
| ROIC | 14.22% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.47%, CSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of CSL (20.67%) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- CSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CSL (36.24%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- CSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.47% | ||
| GM | 36.24% |
OM growth 3Y-4.15%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y-4.45%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y1.41%
GM growth 5Y4.87%
2. CSL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CSL is creating some value.
- CSL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CSL has an Altman-Z score of 5.38. This indicates that CSL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CSL has a Altman-Z score of 5.38. This is in the better half of the industry: CSL outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CSL is 3.00, which is a good value as it means it would take CSL, 3.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CSL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.00. This is in the better half of the industry: CSL outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the high side and indicates that CSL has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CSL (1.45) is worse than 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.25 indicates that CSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CSL's Current ratio of 3.25 is amongst the best of the industry. CSL outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- CSL has a Quick Ratio of 2.62. This indicates that CSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.62, CSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.62 |
3. CSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CSL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.06%.
- CSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.91% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.33% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
EPS 3Y-1.01%
EPS 5Y26.91%
EPS Q2Q%-12.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.33%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y3.41%
Sales Q2Q%0.43%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CSL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.67% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CSL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.42, CSL is valued on the expensive side.
- CSL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, CSL is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.03, the valuation of CSL can be described as rather expensive.
- CSL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- CSL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CSL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CSL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CSL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- CSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, CSL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CSL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.66.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CSL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.64%!
- CSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CSL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.64%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- CSL pays out 23.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- CSL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CSL (3/5/2026, 1:23:01 PM)
376.59
-12.61 (-3.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/amc
Inst Owners103.17%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap15.74B
Revenue(TTM)5.02B
Net Income(TTM)775.80M
Analysts75
Price Target409.19 (8.66%)
Short Float %6.33%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend3.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.64%
DP23.24%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (1.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.5%
Max EPS beat(2)2.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.5%
Max EPS beat(4)4.64%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.2%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.25%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.14%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.84%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.82%
PT rev (1m)4.09%
PT rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.03 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.49 | ||
| P/B | 7.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.68 |
EPS(TTM)19.39
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)20.89
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)22.94
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)26
OCFY6.9%
SpS120.01
BVpS47.66
TBVpS-23.71
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number144.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.02% | ||
| ROE | 38.95% | ||
| ROCE | 18.21% | ||
| ROIC | 14.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 50.44% | ||
| OM | 20.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.47% | ||
| GM | 36.24% | ||
| FCFM | 19.11% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-4.15%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y-4.45%
PM growth 5Y14.45%
GM growth 3Y1.41%
GM growth 5Y4.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.38 |
F-Score5
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
EPS 3Y-1.01%
EPS 5Y26.91%
EPS Q2Q%-12.75%
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.33%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.7%
Revenue growth 5Y3.41%
Sales Q2Q%0.43%
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.74%
EBIT growth 5Y14.56%
EBIT Next Year24.41%
EBIT Next 3Y12.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CARLISLE COS INC / CSL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CSL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CSL.
What is the valuation status for CSL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARLISLE COS INC (CSL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CSL stock?
CARLISLE COS INC (CSL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CARLISLE COS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARLISLE COS INC (CSL) is 19.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.9.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CSL stock?
The dividend rating of CARLISLE COS INC (CSL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.24%.