CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CXT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2244411052 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall CXT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CXT against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CXT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CXT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CXT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CXT has a better Return On Assets (7.71%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
CXT has a better Return On Equity (17.29%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.96%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.17% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.77%. This is above the industry average of 8.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 17.29% | ||
| ROIC | 10.96% |
ROA(3y)8.73%
ROA(5y)6.81%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)16.9%
ROIC(3y)12.77%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.38%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.17% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.76%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has declined.
CXT's Gross Margin of 44.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 77.50% 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 | 18.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.38% | ||
| GM | 44.73% |
OM growth 3Y-2.89%
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
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXT is 4.45, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CXT, 4.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXT (4.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CXT (0.70) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
CXT has a Current Ratio of 1.14. 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 1.14. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CXT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CXT (0.88) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.40% over the past year.
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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.86% 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)2.4%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-6.61%
EPS Q2Q%21.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.82%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.80% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y0.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y19.25%
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 13.61, CXT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.49, CXT is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 87.50% 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 (22.68), we can say CXT is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CXT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
75.00% 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 | 19.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CXT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CXT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)14.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.92, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 89.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, CXT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CXT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.42%!
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
CXT pays out 19.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CXT's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP19.88%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
58.12
-1.15 (-1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change4.53%
Market Cap3.32B
Analysts83.64
Price Target92.24 (58.71%)
Short Float %8.46%
Short Ratio10.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP19.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)0.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)0.6%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.93%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.92%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.32%
PT rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.49 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.52 | ||
| P/B | 3.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
EPS(TTM)4.27
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)3.74
OCFY6.44%
SpS26
BVpS18.62
TBVpS-5.44
PEG (NY)14.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 17.29% | ||
| ROCE | 15.29% | ||
| ROIC | 10.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.27% | ||
| OM | 18.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.38% | ||
| GM | 44.73% | ||
| FCFM | 11.35% |
ROA(3y)8.73%
ROA(5y)6.81%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)16.9%
ROIC(3y)12.77%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
ROICexc(3y)14.43%
ROICexc(5y)11.37%
ROICexgc(3y)55.78%
ROICexgc(5y)40.43%
ROCE(3y)17.66%
ROCE(5y)13.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.9%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y20.37%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-2.19%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.16%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC1.31
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)2.4%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-6.61%
EPS Q2Q%21.21%
EPS Next Y0.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.82%
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y19.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.92%
EBIT growth 3Y0.41%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year21.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.2%
FCF growth 3Y-13.25%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.51%
OCF growth 3Y-8.23%
OCF growth 5YN/A