Despite strong demand growth in end markets like aerospace and oil/gas, specialty alloy producers like Universal Stainless & Alloy Products (USAP) have underperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin. USAP has been particularly weak, with the stock down more than 45% over the past year versus roughly 20% to 25% declines for Allegheny (ATI), Carpenter Technology (CRS), and Haynes (HAYN), as USAP's progress in boosting its premium mix has stalled out, tool steel demand has shrunk significantly, and margins have underwhelmed on disappointing volumes and price/cost