Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Construction
EV/EBITDA
↓
14.25
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.36
30Y Low6.3·High19.8
P/FCF
↓
15.75
↓-27% vs avg
5yr avg: 21.54
30Y Low5.3·High57.2
P/B Ratio
↑
9.00
↑+53% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.89
30Y Low1.2·High7.7
ROE
↑
34.8%
↓+9% vs avg
5yr avg: 31.9%
30Y Low5%·High50%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.41
+5% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.28
30Y Low0.6·High3.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CSL Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Carlisle Companies Incorporated trades at 21.8x earnings, 12% above its 5-year average of 19.5x, sitting at the 70th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x, the stock trades at a discount of 16%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.7x P/FCF, 27% below the 5-year average of 21.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $15.3B | $13.8B | $17.4B | $15.7B | $12.4B | $13.2B | $8.6B | $9.3B | $6.1B | $7.2B | $7.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $17.1B | $15.6B | $18.6B | $17.5B | $14.6B | $15.9B | $9.8B | $10.6B | $6.9B | $8.4B | $7.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.84 | 18.68 | 13.22 | 20.58 | 13.42 | 31.37 | 26.93 | 19.76 | 10.03 | 19.90 | 28.87 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.05 | 2.75 | 3.47 | 3.43 | 2.27 | 3.44 | 2.16 | 2.08 | 1.36 | 1.93 | 2.09 |
| P/B Ratio | 9.00 | 7.70 | 7.05 | 5.57 | 4.09 | 5.02 | 3.38 | 3.52 | 2.35 | 2.86 | 2.90 |
| P/FCF | 15.75 | 14.24 | 18.37 | 14.78 | 15.14 | 45.21 | 14.20 | 15.16 | 27.96 | 24.17 | 16.94 |
| P/OCF | 13.87 | 12.54 | 16.40 | 13.04 | 12.36 | 30.93 | 12.27 | 13.25 | 18.01 | 15.75 | 13.47 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CSL EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's enterprise value stands at 14.3x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 14.4x. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median of 13.9x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.11 | 3.72 | 3.81 | 2.68 | 4.14 | 2.48 | 2.37 | 1.54 | 2.25 | 2.15 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.25 | 13.03 | 14.14 | 14.73 | 10.05 | 19.84 | 13.80 | 12.65 | 9.85 | 13.32 | 13.59 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.05 | 15.17 | 15.72 | 17.39 | 12.09 | 27.83 | 20.44 | 16.56 | 13.50 | 18.21 | 17.92 |
| EV / FCF | — | 16.06 | 19.68 | 16.42 | 17.90 | 54.34 | 16.25 | 17.28 | 31.55 | 28.21 | 17.44 |
CSL Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Carlisle Companies Incorporated earns an operating margin of 19.9%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 21.4% to 19.9% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 34.8% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 20.6% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.7% | 35.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% | 34.2% | 28.6% | 28.7% | 29.1% | 26.2% | 27.9% | 31.7% |
| Operating Margin | 19.9% | 19.9% | 22.8% | 21.4% | 22.1% | 14.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.8% | 14.8% | 26.2% | 16.7% | 17.0% | 11.0% | 8.1% | 10.5% | 13.6% | 9.7% | 7.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 34.8% | 34.8% | 49.6% | 26.2% | 32.7% | 16.3% | 12.4% | 18.0% | 23.8% | 14.6% | 10.4% |
| ROA | 12.3% | 12.3% | 21.1% | 11.1% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| ROIC | 20.6% | 20.6% | 20.7% | 15.0% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 13.0% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| ROCE | 18.7% | 18.7% | 21.6% | 17.0% | 19.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 13.7% | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.9% |
CSL Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Carlisle Companies Incorporated carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.4x, which is manageable (24% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $1.8B ($2.9B total debt minus $1.1B cash). Interest coverage of 13.1x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.60 | 1.60 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 1.14 | 0.84 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.24 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.41 | 2.41 | 1.51 | 1.96 | 1.80 | 3.74 | 3.00 | 1.97 | 2.27 | 2.51 | 1.10 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.99 | 0.50 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 1.01 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.30 | 0.48 | 0.09 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.48 | 1.48 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.55 | 3.34 | 1.74 | 1.55 | 1.12 | 1.91 | 0.39 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.82 | 1.31 | 1.64 | 2.76 | 9.13 | 2.05 | 2.12 | 3.59 | 4.04 | 0.50 |
| Interest Coverage | 13.09 | 13.09 | 16.16 | 13.31 | 14.08 | 7.10 | 6.28 | 9.70 | 7.89 | 13.62 | 12.89 |
CSL Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current ratio of 3.09x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.49x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.87x to 3.09x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.09 | 3.09 | 2.89 | 2.87 | 2.08 | 1.84 | 3.42 | 1.95 | 3.45 | 2.50 | 2.64 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.18 | 2.57 | 1.60 | 1.32 | 2.75 | 1.38 | 2.69 | 1.73 | 1.90 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.13 | 0.49 | 0.34 | 0.28 | 1.39 | 0.39 | 1.35 | 0.57 | 0.75 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.71 | 0.86 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.22 | 7.22 | 6.59 | 8.16 | 6.92 | 4.53 | 6.55 | 6.23 | 7.22 | 5.32 | 6.20 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.18 | 42.29 | 48.96 | 41.21 | 84.36 | 58.74 | 63.73 | 56.90 | 60.89 | 54.52 |
CSL Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Carlisle Companies Incorporated returns 9.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 8.5% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 24.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 24.4% | 24.4% | 13.1% | 20.9% | 14.5% | 26.7% | 35.1% | 21.8% | 15.3% | 25.2% | 33.8% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.6% | 5.4% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| FCF Yield | 6.3% | 7.0% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 8.5% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 1.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 2.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $43M | $47M | $50M | $53M | $53M | $55M | $58M | $61M | $64M | $65M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CSL with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CSLYou | $15B | 21.8 | 14.3 | 15.7 | 35.7% | 19.9% | 34.8% | 20.6% | 2.4 |
 AWI | $7B | 23.5 | 17.3 | 28.8 | 40.6% | 26.6% | 37.2% | 24.9% | 1.2 |
 IBP | $8B | 30.8 | 17.9 | 26.8 | 34.0% | 13.0% | 37.5% | 20.7% | 2.1 |
 OC | $10B | -19.7 | 6.7 | 10.3 | 28.5% | 17.0% | -11.6% | 12.9% | 2.6 |
 TREX | $4B | 22.4 | 13.9 | 31.6 | 39.2% | 22.0% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 0.7 |
 SWK | $13B | 30.6 | 11.8 | 18.3 | 29.9% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.8 |
 MAS | $15B | 18.6 | 12.2 | 16.8 | 35.5% | 16.8% | 7363.6% | 35.4% | 2.4 |
 NVT | $28B | 40.0 | 35.4 | 75.0 | 37.7% | 15.8% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 1.9 |
 ALLE | $12B | 18.2 | 13.7 | 17.0 | 45.2% | 21.1% | 36.1% | 18.1% | 2.3 |
 VMC | $38B | 36.4 | 18.7 | 33.8 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
 MLM | $37B | 32.7 | 19.6 | 38.0 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.9 | 20.6 | 32.8% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSL stock.
What is Carlisle Companies Incorporated's P/E ratio?
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 21.8x. The historical average is 20.4x. This places it at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
What is Carlisle Companies Incorporated's EV/EBITDA?
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 14.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.6x.
What is Carlisle Companies Incorporated's ROE?
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 34.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 17.9%.
Is CSL stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Carlisle Companies Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 21.8x. This is at the 70th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Carlisle Companies Incorporated's dividend yield?
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current dividend yield is 1.12% with a payout ratio of 24.4%.
What are Carlisle Companies Incorporated's profit margins?
Carlisle Companies Incorporated has 35.7% gross margin and 19.9% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Carlisle Companies Incorporated have?
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.