CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CXT - US2244411052 - Common Stock
54.195 USD
-1.65 (-2.95%)
CXT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CXT was profitable.
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 has a Return On Assets of 5.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
CXT has a better Return On Equity (12.74%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
CXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) than 77.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXT is above the industry average of 9.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.27%) for CXT is well above the current ROIC(8.69%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
CXT has a Profit Margin of 9.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CXT outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXT has declined.
CXT has a better Operating Margin (17.59%) than 92.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CXT (43.20%) is better than 74.80% 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.
CXT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CXT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that CXT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CXT's Altman-Z score of 2.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 67.48% of its industry peers.
CXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.27. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CXT would need 6.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CXT has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.27) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.15%
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.
CXT has a Current ratio of 1.26. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
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.
CXT has a Quick ratio of 0.94. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 81.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CXT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.72%.
CXT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.61% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.30% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.78%
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.56%
Revenue Next 2Y7.6%
Revenue Next 3Y7.74%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.58, CXT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CXT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CXT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%, CXT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 86.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.13, CXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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
24.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CXT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CXT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.82%
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
NYSE:CXT (11/19/2025, 2:58:31 PM)
54.195
-1.65 (-2.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target95.15 (75.57%)
Short Float %13.15%
Short Ratio14.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP24.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)3.49%
PT rev (3m)4.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.18 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY7.36%
EPS(NY)4.87
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY6.97%
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 | 2.21 |
F-Score3
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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-2.78%
EPS Next 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year7.56%
Revenue Next 2Y7.6%
Revenue Next 3Y7.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.55%
EBIT Next 3Y14.58%
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.
What is the valuation status for CXT stock?
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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CXT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 13.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.56.
What is the expected EPS growth for CRANE NXT CO (CXT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is expected to decline by -2.78% in the next year.