Five years ago, Carpenter Technology $CRS shares were trading around $35 each. Today, January 20, 2026, it's closed at $335.44—a strong 862% surge that comes from its expertise in specialty alloys and materials, powering gains in aerospace, defense, medical, and energy sectors with demand for high-performance metals, improved operations, and solid contracts driving the rise.

The chart shows a steady upward move from 2022 lows near $25-30, with clear acceleration through 2024 and 2025, and a 52-week high of $348.99 marking its recent peak strength.

In simple terms, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 57.26%. That's the average yearly boost—calculated by raising the total growth factor to the 1/5 power and subtracting 1. It means growing your money by about 57% each year, on average. Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) keeps the path steady: Invest $500 every month for five years, totaling $30,000.

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This buys more shares on dips and fewer on peaks, helping through the ups and downs of coal markets. Projecting forward at the same historical pace, with a monthly growth rate of about 5.07% from $240.82, your shares build value over time.

After 60 months, your total could reach $190,998. That's a gain of $160,998—a 537% return on your investment. The early buys get the biggest compounding lift, while later ones still add to the haul.

This is based on the past, which isn't a guarantee ahead—coal stocks can shift with steel demand, energy policies, or global prices, but no P/E listed keeps the focus on growth. With that 52-week high of $253.82 in view and a $3.10B market cap, AMR has solid reserves. If DCA's your steady drill, it could turn your $500 habit into a rich payoff by 2031. Dig in?