CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CXT • US2244411052
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This CXT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CXT Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CXT was profitable.
- In the past year CXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CXT has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CXT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CXT has a Return On Assets of 5.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a Return On Equity of 12.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 79.84% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.78%) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CXT is above the industry average of 8.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROIC | 8.78% |
ROA(3y)7.07%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)16.14%
ROE(5y)16.86%
ROIC(3y)11.44%
ROIC(5y)10.83%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.80%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CXT has a Operating Margin of 17.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CXT outperforms 92.74% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CXT has a Gross Margin of 43.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.8% | ||
| GM | 43.2% |
OM growth 3Y-11.5%
OM growth 5Y9.05%
PM growth 3Y-16.95%
PM growth 5Y5.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y3.98%
2. CXT Health Analysis
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 5 years ago, CXT has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CXT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that CXT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CXT has a Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: CXT underperforms 65.32% 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 of 6.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CXT outperforms 57.26% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.89, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.12%
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 in the lower half of the industry: CXT underperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that CXT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CXT has a Quick ratio of 0.94. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 81.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. CXT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CXT have decreased by -4.92% in the last year.
- CXT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.12% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 11.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.92%
EPS 3Y-19.21%
EPS 5Y1.12%
EPS Q2Q%5.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.71%
Sales Q2Q%19.49%
3.2 Future
- CXT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.32% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CXT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. CXT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.50, which indicates a very decent valuation of CXT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.88, the valuation of CXT can be described as reasonable.
- CXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 91.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, CXT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CXT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 85.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CXT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)9.37
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CXT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%, CXT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CXT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. CXT pays more dividend than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, CXT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CXT grows each year by 6.42%, which is quite nice.
- CXT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CXT (3/16/2026, 11:05:47 AM)
42.64
+0.37 (+0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners113.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap2.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target91.36 (114.26%)
Short Float %13.81%
Short Ratio9.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP24.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.18)
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)-3.09%
PT rev (3m)-3.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.06
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)4.32
Fwd EY10.12%
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY7.05%
OCF(TTM)3.77
OCFY8.85%
SpS27.49
BVpS21.14
TBVpS-9.06
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)9.37
Graham Number43.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.12% | ||
| OM | 17.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.8% | ||
| GM | 43.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.93% |
ROA(3y)7.07%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)16.14%
ROE(5y)16.86%
ROIC(3y)11.44%
ROIC(5y)10.83%
ROICexc(3y)12.73%
ROICexc(5y)12.19%
ROICexgc(3y)46.7%
ROICexgc(5y)44.71%
ROCE(3y)14.96%
ROCE(5y)14.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.03%
OM growth 3Y-11.5%
OM growth 5Y9.05%
PM growth 3Y-16.95%
PM growth 5Y5.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y3.98%
F-Score4
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 | 1.94 |
F-Score4
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)44.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)119.51%
Profit Quality(5y)128.53%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.92%
EPS 3Y-19.21%
EPS 5Y1.12%
EPS Q2Q%5.83%
EPS Next Y6.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.71%
Sales Q2Q%19.49%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.54%
EBIT Next Year18.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.61%
FCF growth 3Y-11.36%
FCF growth 5Y-6.44%
OCF growth 1Y2.51%
OCF growth 3Y-7.59%
OCF growth 5Y-4.84%
CRANE NXT CO / CXT Fundamental Analysis 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 8 / 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.
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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.82%.