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CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CXT - US2244411052 - Common Stock

58.1 USD
-0.25 (-0.43%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:12:28 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:12:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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. CXT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CXT may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CXT was profitable.
CXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CXT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CXT had a positive operating cash flow.
CXT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCXT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

CXT's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 71.20% 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 79.20% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 77.60% 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 9.17%.
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 RankSector 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%
CXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCXT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.80%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXT has declined.
CXT has a Operating Margin of 17.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CXT outperforms 92.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has remained more or less at the same level.
CXT has a Gross Margin of 43.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 74.40% of its industry peers.
CXT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
CXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCXT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CXT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CXT is higher compared to a year ago.
CXT Yearly Shares OutstandingCXT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCXT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

CXT has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: CXT underperforms 68.80% 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 56.80% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.89, CXT is doing worse than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 6.27
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.91%
CXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCXT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that CXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CXT's Current ratio of 1.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 83.20% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.94, CXT is doing worse than 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.94
CXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCXT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CXT have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
CXT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.61% yearly.
CXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.30%.
Measured over the past years, CXT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.39% on average per year.
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.
CXT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.74% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
CXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCXT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CXT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCXT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.56 indicates a correct valuation of CXT.
CXT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 86.40% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.92, the valuation of CXT can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 91.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say CXT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.56
Fwd PE 11.92
CXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCXT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 84.80% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 80.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.33
EV/EBITDA 10.56
CXT Per share dataCXT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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 2Y6.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 88.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.21, CXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%

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
CXT Yearly Dividends per shareCXT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CXT pays out 24.82% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
CXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCXT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CXT Dividend Payout.CXT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CXT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CRANE NXT CO

NYSE:CXT (12/5/2025, 8:12:28 PM)

After market: 58.1 0 (0%)

58.1

-0.25 (-0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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 Owners110.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap3.34B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target95.15 (63.77%)
Short Float %13.13%
Short Ratio14.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP24.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.17)
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)3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.56
Fwd PE 11.92
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 19.33
P/OCF 15.39
P/B 2.75
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.56
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)4.87
Fwd EY8.39%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY5.17%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY6.5%
SpS27.5
BVpS21.14
TBVpS-9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.57
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.26
F-Score3
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CXT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 14.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.75.


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.