CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CXT - US2244411052 - Common Stock
54 USD
+0.71 (+1.33%)
Taking everything into account, CXT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CXT was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While CXT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CXT.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CXT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CXT had a positive cash flow from operations.
CXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CXT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CXT's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
CXT's Return On Equity of 12.74% is amongst the best of the industry. CXT outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CXT (8.69%) is better than 77.24% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CXT is above the industry average of 9.10%.
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
CXT has a better Profit Margin (9.80%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXT has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.59%, CXT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has remained more or less at the same level.
CXT's Gross Margin of 43.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 74.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CXT has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
CXT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CXT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CXT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CXT has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.16, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 56.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CXT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that CXT should not have too much problems paying 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%.
Measured over the past years, CXT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.61% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CXT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.30% in the last year.
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CXT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.74% on average per year.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.53, which indicates a correct valuation of CXT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CXT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of CXT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.08), we can say CXT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
81.30% 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 | 17.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.8 |
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
CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.35, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 86.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
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 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%
NYSE:CXT (11/21/2025, 11:24:49 AM)
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+0.71 (+1.33%)
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 Cap3.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target95.15 (76.2%)
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 | 13.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.8 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)4.87
Fwd EY9.03%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY6.99%
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 | 2.16 |
F-Score3
WACC9.14%
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 13.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.55.
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.