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.
- CXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CXT has 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 (4.66%) than 70.16% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a better Return On Equity (11.58%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.93%, CXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXT is above the industry average of 8.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 11.58% | ||
| ROIC | 7.93% |
ROA(3y)7.07%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)16.13%
ROE(5y)16.85%
ROIC(3y)11.93%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.76%, CXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CXT's Operating Margin of 15.91% is amongst the best of the industry. CXT outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.48%, CXT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.76% | ||
| GM | 42.48% |
OM growth 3Y-6.41%
OM growth 5Y12.78%
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CXT is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CXT has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CXT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CXT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that CXT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CXT (1.85) is worse than 65.32% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.75. This is a neutral value as CXT would need 5.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.75, CXT is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91. This is a neutral value indicating CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.91, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 86.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that CXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.50, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 76.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that CXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CXT has a worse Quick ratio (1.20) than 69.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
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.
- CXT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.71% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.29% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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. CXT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.14, the valuation of CXT can be described as reasonable.
- CXT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 92.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, CXT is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of CXT can be described as reasonable.
- 91.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, CXT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- 89.52% 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 | 11.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
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)1.61
PEG (5Y)9.05
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CXT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 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.
- CXT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CXT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.42%!
- CXT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.88% 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.
DP26.88%
EPS Next 2Y8.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.15
-0.26 (-0.63%)
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 Cap2.36B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)145.10M
Analysts81.82
Price Target91.36 (122.02%)
Short Float %13.81%
Short Ratio9.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP26.88%
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)0.06%
Min EPS beat(2)0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)0.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.37%
Min EPS beat(4)0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)3.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.66%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.62%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.72%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.19%
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)-15.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
EPS(TTM)4.06
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)4.32
Fwd EY10.49%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY8.39%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY10.22%
SpS28.84
BVpS21.81
TBVpS-8.15
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)9.05
Graham Number44.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 11.58% | ||
| ROCE | 10.34% | ||
| ROIC | 7.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.25% | ||
| OM | 15.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.76% | ||
| GM | 42.48% | ||
| FCFM | 11.97% |
ROA(3y)7.07%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)16.13%
ROE(5y)16.85%
ROIC(3y)11.93%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
ROICexc(3y)13.26%
ROICexc(5y)12.51%
ROICexgc(3y)48.49%
ROICexgc(5y)45.78%
ROCE(3y)15.59%
ROCE(5y)14.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.41%
OM growth 5Y12.78%
PM growth 3Y-16.95%
PM growth 5Y5.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y3.98%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.85 |
F-Score4
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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-14.09%
EBIT growth 3Y0.45%
EBIT growth 5Y1.82%
EBIT Next Year18.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y17.55%
FCF growth 3Y-11.36%
FCF growth 5Y-6.44%
OCF growth 1Y12.8%
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 6 / 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 3 / 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 26.88%.