Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 3.81 is 14% above its 5-year average of 3.34, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.21–4.44).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 4.19% below its 12-month average of 3.98.
Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 3.81.
CURRENT RATIO
3.81
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
3.98
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
3.58
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
3.34
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
3.27
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
3.11
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
3.21
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+22.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+18.64%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
2.02
median of 54 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+89.08%
vs the sector median at left
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Market Cap
$20.64B
Current Ratio
3.81
TTM Avg
3.98
3Y Avg
3.58
5Y Avg
3.34
Market Cap
$20.83B
Current Ratio
4.86
TTM Avg
3.23
3Y Avg
3.49
5Y Avg
2.88
Market Cap
$21.12B
Current Ratio
1.64
TTM Avg
1.80
3Y Avg
1.80
5Y Avg
1.83
Market Cap
$20.01B
Current Ratio
4.30
TTM Avg
4.04
3Y Avg
4.33
5Y Avg
4.38
Market Cap
$19.79B
Current Ratio
2.61
TTM Avg
2.89
3Y Avg
2.64
5Y Avg
3.43
Market Cap
$21.51B
Current Ratio
2.06
TTM Avg
1.63
3Y Avg
1.73
5Y Avg
1.74
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) | $20.64B | 3.81 | 3.98 | 3.58 | 3.34 |
| Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE)vs › | $20.52B | 3.65 | 1.42 | 1.28 | 1.25 |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $20.83B | 4.86 | 3.23 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $21.12B | 1.64 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.83 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $20.01B | 4.30 | 4.04 | 4.33 | 4.38 |
| Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)vs › | $21.32B | 2.92 | 3.17 | 2.90 | 3.47 |
| Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)vs › | $19.79B | 2.61 | 2.89 | 2.64 | 3.43 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $21.51B | 2.06 | 1.63 | 1.73 | 1.74 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.56B | 11.07 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.74 |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $18.00B | 1.10 | 1.40 | 1.45 | 1.48 |
Current Ratio
3.81
Quick Ratio
2.23
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 3.81 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.73 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.25 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.44 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.65 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.75 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.80 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.84 |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.41 |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.20 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.90 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.95 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.79 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.45 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.51 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.80 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.98 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.21 |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.55 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.39 |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.65 |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.27 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.49 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.80 |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.67 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.72 |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.81 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.97 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.53 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.53 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.27 |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.24 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.97 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.99 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.91 |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.76 |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.26 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.29 |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.95 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.38 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.22 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.09 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.23 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.32 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.47 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.26 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.96 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.78 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.93 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.11 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.86 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.04 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.51 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.37 |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.30 |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.25 |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.91 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.38 |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.23 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.93 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.47 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.52 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.48 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.76 |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.43 |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.00 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.81 |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.78 |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.24 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.95 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.65 |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.97 |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.43 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.38 |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.34 |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.43 |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.80 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.98 |
| 2006-09-30 | 3.62 |
| 2006-06-30 | 3.68 |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.47 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.76 |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.38 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.94 |
| 2005-03-31 | 2.64 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.63 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.34 |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.14 |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.45 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.63 |
| 2003-09-30 | 2.44 |
| 2003-06-30 | 2.46 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.95 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.82 |
