CARLISLE COS INC (CSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CSL • US1423391002
Current stock price
332.905 USD
-5.93 (-1.75%)
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This CSL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
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.
- CSL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CSL has a better Return On Assets (11.83%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CSL has a better Return On Equity (41.26%) than 97.62% of its industry peers.
- CSL has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSL outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.20%. This is above the industry average of 11.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.83% | ||
| ROE | 41.26% | ||
| ROIC | 14.16% |
ROA(3y)15.3%
ROA(5y)12.89%
ROE(3y)40.49%
ROE(5y)33.59%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.78%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.76%, CSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.97%, CSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSL has grown nicely.
- CSL has a Gross Margin of 35.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CSL outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.76% | ||
| GM | 35.71% |
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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CSL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CSL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CSL has an Altman-Z score of 5.12. This indicates that CSL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.12, CSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CSL is 2.97, which is a good value as it means it would take CSL, 2.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.97, CSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CSL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.60) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- CSL has a Current Ratio of 3.09. This indicates that CSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CSL's Current ratio of 3.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSL outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- CSL has a Quick Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that CSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.49, CSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.49 |
3. CSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CSL have decreased by -4.06% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.91% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- 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 12.23% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.58%
Revenue Next 2Y2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. CSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CSL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSL is valued a bit cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.79.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.83 indicates a correct valuation of CSL.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSL is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- CSL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CSL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CSL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.23%
5. CSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CSL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.75.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, CSL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CSL grows each year by 15.43%, which is quite nice.
- CSL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CSL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.43%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CSL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CSL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.23%
CSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CSL (3/19/2026, 10:40:01 AM)
332.905
-5.93 (-1.75%)
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 Owners102.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.14%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change0.77%
Market Cap13.61B
Revenue(TTM)5.02B
Net Income(TTM)740.70M
Analysts75
Price Target409.19 (22.91%)
Short Float %6.54%
Short Ratio5.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
Yearly Dividend4.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.43%
DP24.45%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (1.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.13%
Min EPS beat(2)2.47%
Max EPS beat(2)7.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.5%
Max EPS beat(4)7.78%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.63%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.81%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.37%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.77%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)4.27%
PT rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.83 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.35 | ||
| P/B | 7.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 |
EPS(TTM)19.39
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)21.04
Fwd EY6.32%
FCF(TTM)23.74
FCFY7.13%
OCF(TTM)26.95
OCFY8.1%
SpS122.8
BVpS43.92
TBVpS-28.6
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham Number138.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.83% | ||
| ROE | 41.26% | ||
| ROCE | 18.14% | ||
| ROIC | 14.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 53.95% | ||
| OM | 19.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.76% | ||
| GM | 35.71% | ||
| FCFM | 19.34% |
ROA(3y)15.3%
ROA(5y)12.89%
ROE(3y)40.49%
ROE(5y)33.59%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.78%
ROICexc(3y)17.94%
ROICexc(5y)15.73%
ROICexgc(3y)49.66%
ROICexgc(5y)47.08%
ROCE(3y)19.47%
ROCE(5y)17.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.05%
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 Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.12 |
F-Score5
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)67.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.97%
Profit Quality(3y)113.14%
Profit Quality(5y)99.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
EPS 3Y-1.01%
EPS 5Y26.91%
EPS Q2Q%-12.75%
EPS Next Y8.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y12.23%
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-12.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.74%
EBIT growth 5Y14.56%
EBIT Next Year24.41%
EBIT Next 3Y12.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.85%
FCF growth 3Y5.89%
FCF growth 5Y10.05%
OCF growth 1Y6.94%
OCF growth 3Y3.25%
OCF growth 5Y9.6%
CARLISLE COS INC / CSL Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 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 8 / 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 17.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.58.
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 24.45%.