CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CXT - US2244411052 - Common Stock
51.55 USD
+0.75 (+1.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CXT. CXT was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While CXT has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CXT is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CXT had positive earnings in the past year.
- CXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CXT's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Return On Equity of 12.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
- CXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.27%. This is above the industry average of 8.82%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) for CXT is well below the 3 year average (13.27%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CXT had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROIC | 8.69% |
ROA(3y)8.73%
ROA(5y)6.81%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)16.9%
ROIC(3y)13.27%
ROIC(5y)10.31%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.80%, CXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CXT has a better Operating Margin (17.59%) than 92.80% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CXT (43.20%) is better than 75.20% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.8% | ||
| GM | 43.2% |
OM growth 3Y1.32%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-2.19%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.16%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CXT is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CXT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CXT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CXT has an Altman-Z score of 2.11. This is not the best score and indicates that CXT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CXT has a worse Altman-Z score (2.11) than 68.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CXT is 6.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take CXT, 6.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CXT's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 57.60% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CXT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 87.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- CXT has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that CXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.26, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 81.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that CXT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.94, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CXT have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.61% on average over the past years.
- CXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.30%.
- CXT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-6.61%
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CXT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.04% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.27%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.97%
Revenue Next 3Y7.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.92 indicates a correct valuation of CXT.
- 89.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.30, the valuation of CXT can be described as very reasonable.
- CXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 90.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 89.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 88.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CXT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%.
- In the last 3 months the price of CXT has falen by -24.02%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 92.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, CXT is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CXT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.42%!
- CXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CXT pays out 24.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CXT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.82%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
NYSE:CXT (1/15/2026, 12:11:08 PM)
51.55
+0.75 (+1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners114.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change1.75%
Market Cap2.96B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target94.28 (82.89%)
Short Float %12.54%
Short Ratio12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP24.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.72%
Min EPS beat(2)0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)1.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)3.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.32%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.53%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.92%
PT rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.42 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY7.74%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY8.85%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY5.83%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY7.32%
SpS27.5
BVpS21.14
TBVpS-9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.76% | ||
| OM | 17.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.8% | ||
| GM | 43.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.93% |
ROA(3y)8.73%
ROA(5y)6.81%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)16.9%
ROIC(3y)13.27%
ROIC(5y)10.31%
ROICexc(3y)14.97%
ROICexc(5y)11.69%
ROICexgc(3y)57.83%
ROICexgc(5y)41.66%
ROCE(3y)18.35%
ROCE(5y)14.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y39.7%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y25.58%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.32%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-2.19%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.16%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
F-Score3
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)39.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)120.27%
Profit Quality(5y)131.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-6.61%
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
EPS Next Y-4.27%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.97%
Revenue Next 3Y7.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.99%
EBIT Next 3Y13.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-55.34%
FCF growth 3Y-13.25%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-48.89%
OCF growth 3Y-8.23%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CRANE NXT CO / CXT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CXT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CXT.
Can you provide the valuation status for CRANE NXT CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CRANE NXT CO (CXT). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CXT stock?
CRANE NXT CO (CXT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is CRANE NXT CO?
The financial health rating of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of CRANE NXT CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.82%.