Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 18.9x · EV/EBITDA 12.4x · ROE 34.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.1B | $13.8B | $17.4B | $15.7B | $12.4B | $13.2B | $8.6B | $9.3B | $6.1B | $7.2B | $7.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $14.9B | $15.6B | $18.6B | $17.5B | $14.6B | $15.9B | $9.8B | $10.6B | $6.9B | $8.4B | $7.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 18.92 | 18.68 | 13.22 | 20.58 | 13.42 | 31.37 | 26.93 | 19.76 | 10.03 | 19.90 | 28.87 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.61 | 2.75 | 3.47 | 3.43 | 2.27 | 3.44 | 2.16 | 2.08 | 1.36 | 1.93 | 2.09 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.79 | 7.70 | 7.05 | 5.57 | 4.09 | 5.02 | 3.38 | 3.52 | 2.35 | 2.86 | 2.90 |
| P/FCF | 13.51 | 14.24 | 18.37 | 14.78 | 15.14 | 45.21 | 14.20 | 15.16 | 27.96 | 24.17 | 16.94 |
| P/OCF | 11.90 | 12.54 | 16.40 | 13.04 | 12.36 | 30.93 | 12.27 | 13.25 | 18.01 | 15.75 | 13.47 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 12.43 | 13.03 | 14.14 | 14.73 | 10.05 | 19.84 | 13.80 | 12.65 | 9.85 | 13.32 | 13.59 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.88 | 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 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 1.3% | 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% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.3% | 5.4% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| FCF Yield | 7.4% | 7.0% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 9.9% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 1.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 11.2% | 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 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSL stock.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 18.9x. The historical average is 20.4x. This places it at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 12.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.6x.
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%.
Based on historical data, Carlisle Companies Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 18.9x. This is at the 53th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's current dividend yield is 1.29% with a payout ratio of 24.4%.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated has 35.7% gross margin and 19.9% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Commercial real estate exposure
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Pricing Power Drives Margin Resilience
Gross margin expanded to 36.2% in 2026Q2 from 34.5% in 2026Q1, according to recent SEC filings, reflecting pricing power that offsets petrochemical input volatility and supports strong operating leverage.
Operating margin jumped to 22.4% in 2026Q2 from 17.1% in 2026Q1, with SG&A discipline (12.7% of revenue) amplifying the gross margin gain. This suggests CSL's building envelope focus and warranty-backed ecosystem enable price-over-cost pass-through, though the sustainability of this spread depends on competitive dynamics in TPO membranes and energy-efficiency regulation tailwinds.
ROIC Recovery After Strategic Pivot
ROIC improved to 7.0% in 2026Q2 from 3.7% in 2026Q1, as reported in financial statements, but remains below the 6.9% level of 2024Q2, indicating a gradual recovery amid the pure-play transition.
The sequential doubling of ROIC reflects margin expansion and asset turnover improvement (0.26x in 2026Q2 vs 0.17x in 2026Q1), but the absolute level is modest relative to peers like Armstrong (24.9%) and Installed Building (20.7%). This suggests CSL's capital intensity and acquisition-related goodwill may be dampening returns, though the divestiture of CIT and focus on higher-margin building products could drive structural improvement over time.
Working Capital Swings Signal Seasonality
Cash conversion cycle improved to 59 days in 2026Q2 from 80 days in 2026Q1, based on EDBL's reported figures, driven by faster receivables collection and lower inventory days, though DPO remains stable.
DSO fell to 48 days from 55 days sequentially, while DIO dropped to 44 days from 61 days, indicating better working capital management. However, the quarterly volatility in CCC (ranging from 58 to 80 days over the past ten quarters) suggests that CSL's cash conversion is heavily influenced by seasonal demand patterns and project timing, which investors should factor into quarterly cash flow expectations.
Leverage Creep Amid Transformation
Debt-to-EBITDA rose to 7.19x in 2026Q2 from 4.93x a year earlier, according to recent SEC filings, as total debt climbed to $2.9B, though interest coverage remains comfortable at 13.18x.
The increase in leverage reflects debt-funded acquisitions (MTL Holdings) and share repurchases during the pure-play transition. While interest coverage is strong, the D/E ratio of 1.78 is elevated versus peers like Armstrong (0.59) and Trex (0.22), suggesting CSL is using leverage to execute its strategy. Investors should monitor whether the higher debt load is temporary and whether free cash flow can service it, especially if commercial real estate weakness persists.
Liquidity Buffer Remains Solid
Current ratio improved to 2.60 in 2026Q2 from 2.19 a year earlier, with quick ratio at 2.04, as reported in financial statements, indicating a comfortable cushion against short-term obligations.
The liquidity position is supported by $665.3M in cash and a current ratio well above 1.5x, which suggests CSL can weather short-term disruptions. However, the quick ratio of 2.04 indicates that inventory is not a major liquidity concern, and the company's ability to generate cash from operations (FCF margin of 12.7% in 2026Q2) provides additional flexibility. The main risk is the long-term warranty liability, which is not fully reflected in current liabilities.
Misapplied Metric: P/E Distorts Cyclicality
The P/E ratio is commonly misapplied to CSL because it fails to capture the non-discretionary reroofing revenue stream, which provides earnings stability that a cyclical multiple may understate.
CSL's trailing P/E of 21.48 and forward P/E of 17.02 appear reasonable, but the market often treats CSL as a cyclical construction play, ignoring that a significant majority of roofing revenue is reroofing, which is less tied to new construction. A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA (13.91x) or P/FCF (15.33x), which better reflect cash-generative capacity and the defensive nature of the business. Investors should adjust for one-time gains (e.g., 2024Q2's $712M gain) and focus on normalized earnings power to avoid overstating cyclicality.