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
- The Return On Assets of CXT (5.30%) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.74%, CXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.78%) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXT is above the industry average of 8.63%.
| 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has grown nicely.
- 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
- CXT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- CXT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CXT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CXT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CXT has an Altman-Z score of 1.94. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.94, CXT is doing worse than 65.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.27, CXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CXT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 87.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.11%
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 worse Current ratio (1.26) than 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
- CXT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.92%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.12% on average over the past years.
- CXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.43%.
- Measured over the past years, CXT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.71% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CXT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.32% on average per year.
- CXT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.29% yearly.
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 10.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of CXT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.96), we can say CXT is valued rather cheaply.
- CXT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.74.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CXT's 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)1.64
PEG (5Y)9.24
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CXT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.46, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 93.55% of the companies listed 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
42.02
-0.25 (-0.59%)
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 Cap2.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target91.36 (117.42%)
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 | 10.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.06
EY9.66%
EPS(NY)4.32
Fwd EY10.27%
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY7.15%
OCF(TTM)3.77
OCFY8.98%
SpS27.49
BVpS21.14
TBVpS-9.06
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)9.24
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
WACC9.11%
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%.