Carlisle (CSL) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Carlisle (CSL): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Carlisle (CSL)
Profile Item	CSL
Name	Carlisle Companies Incorporated
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Capital Goods
GICS Industry	Building Products
GICS Sub-Industry	Building Products
Market Capitalization	14.52 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CSL

GSPC

Carlisle (CSL) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Carlisle (CSL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Carlisle (CSL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	24.99%	6.84%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	15.85%	17.66%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	12.02%	9.09%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CSL

GSPC

Carlisle (CSL) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Carlisle (CSL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	38.46%	44.38%
Beta (5Y)	0.76	1.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-37.72%	-49.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. CSL is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.54	0.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.87	0.09

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) posts ROE of 42.34%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

42.34%

Group distribution

CSL: 42.34%
Max: 40.55%
Q3: 19.29%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

Largest peers

GEV: 93.04%
CAT: 56.14%
GE: 50.17%
CSL: 42.34%
DE: 18.24%
RTX: 12.85%
BA: --

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on ROE within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) keeps 13.78% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

13.78%

Group distribution

Max: 27.47%
CSL: 13.78%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

Largest peers

GEV: 23.54%
GE: 17.31%
CAT: 15.21%
CSL: 13.78%
DE: 10.17%
RTX: 8.75%
BA: 8.07%

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on net margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) turns 20.21% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

20.21%

Group distribution

Max: 36.60%
CSL: 20.21%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

Largest peers

CSL: 20.21%
CAT: 20.19%
GE: 18.49%
RTX: 15.54%
DE: 13.37%
GEV: 12.77%
BA: 0.30%

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on operating margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	42.34%	12.12%
ROA (TTM)	10.20%	5.29%
Net Margin (TTM)	13.78%	6.30%
Operating Margin (TTM)	20.21%	11.12%
Gross Margin (TTM)	34.66%	29.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Carlisle (CSL) grew revenue 0.33%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

Carlisle (CSL): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Carlisle (CSL) grew earnings per share -38.46%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.

Carlisle (CSL): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	0.33%	8.11%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-2.70%	6.45%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-38.46%	5.45%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-0.84%	7.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Carlisle (CSL) has current ratio of 2.41, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

2.41

Group distribution

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
CSL: 2.41
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.36

Largest peers

CSL: 2.41
DE: 2.13
CAT: 1.42
BA: 1.13
RTX: 1.05
GE: 0.98
GEV: 0.83

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on current ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Carlisle (CSL) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

2.01

Group distribution

Max: 2.33
CSL: 2.01
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

BA: 7.39
DE: 2.30
CAT: 2.10
CSL: 2.01
GE: 1.16
RTX: 0.55
GEV: 0.30

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.41	2.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	2.01	0.60
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.93	1.78

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) has dividend yield of 1.20%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

1.20%

Group distribution

Max: 2.66%
CSL: 1.20%
Q3: 1.14%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RTX: 1.47%
CSL: 1.20%
CAT: 1.13%
DE: 0.98%
GE: 0.56%
GEV: 0.26%
BA: 0.00%

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on dividend yield within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) has payout ratio of 25.50%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

25.50%

Group distribution

Max: 67.39%
Q3: 28.02%
CSL: 25.50%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RTX: 45.85%
DE: 36.02%
CSL: 25.50%
CAT: 24.18%
GE: 20.23%
GEV: 4.59%
BA: 0.00%

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on payout ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.20%	0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	25.50%	6.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) trades at P/E ratio of 21.06, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

21.06

Group distribution

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
Median: 25.41
CSL: 21.06
Q1: 19.47
Min: 3.03

Largest peers

DE: 37.33
GE: 36.94
RTX: 30.82
CAT: 21.92
CSL: 21.06
GEV: 20.32
BA: 17.89

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on P/E ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Carlisle (CSL) trades at 2.79 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

2.79

Group distribution

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
CSL: 2.79
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

GE: 6.38
GEV: 4.65
DE: 3.78
CAT: 3.29
CSL: 2.79
RTX: 2.66
BA: 1.45

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on P/S ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Carlisle (CSL) trades at 10.11 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

CSL

Capital Goods industry group

10.11

Group distribution

CSL: 10.11
Max: 9.66
Q3: 5.00
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

Largest peers

BA: 20.99
GE: 19.06
GEV: 18.00
CAT: 11.90
CSL: 10.11
DE: 6.47
RTX: 3.69

Where Carlisle (CSL) stands on P/B ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Carlisle (CSL) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CSL	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	21.06	25.41
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.79	2.15
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	10.11	3.12
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	4.01%	3.03%