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
- CXT had positive earnings in the past year.
- CXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.66%, CXT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT's Return On Equity of 11.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Return On Invested Capital of 7.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CXT is above the industry average of 8.11%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of CXT (8.76%) is better than 79.84% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CXT has a Operating Margin of 15.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CXT outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CXT (42.48%) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for CXT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CXT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.92 indicates that CXT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CXT's Altman-Z score of 1.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CXT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 85.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- CXT has a Current Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that CXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.50, CXT is doing worse than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXT has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that CXT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.20, CXT is doing worse than 66.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.71% on average over the past years.
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
- CXT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.31% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.29% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.26%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of CXT.
- 93.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.39, which indicates a very decent valuation of CXT.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 89.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 91.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 |
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)1.76
PEG (5Y)9.85
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
5. CXT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.66%. 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 0.45. CXT pays more dividend than 92.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CXT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
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.
- CXT has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.88%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
CXT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
44.82
+0.94 (+2.14%)
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)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners113.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change5.59%
Market Cap2.57B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)145.10M
Analysts81.82
Price Target91.36 (103.84%)
Short Float %12.25%
Short Ratio7.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP26.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.66 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.06
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY7.7%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY9.38%
SpS28.84
BVpS21.81
TBVpS-8.15
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)9.85
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 | 1.92 |
F-Score4
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 Y6.26%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y6.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.71%
Sales Q2Q%19.49%
Revenue Next Year6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.09%
EBIT growth 3Y0.45%
EBIT growth 5Y1.82%
EBIT Next Year18.82%
EBIT Next 3Y9.51%
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
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How profitable is CRANE NXT CO (CXT) stock?
CRANE NXT CO (CXT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) stock?
The financial health rating of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CRANE NXT CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is expected to grow by 6.26% in the next year.