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 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While CXT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CXT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CXT had positive earnings in the past year.
CXT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CXT has always been profitable.
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 6.92%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.18%, CXT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.80% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.73%) than 85.60% 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 9.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.92% | ||
| ROE | 15.18% | ||
| ROIC | 10.73% |
ROA(3y)8.73%
ROA(5y)6.81%
ROE(3y)20.99%
ROE(5y)16.9%
ROIC(3y)13.27%
ROIC(5y)10.31%
1.3 Margins
CXT's Profit Margin of 11.17% is amongst the best of the industry. CXT outperforms 87.20% of its industry peers.
CXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CXT (19.02%) is better than 96.00% 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 better Gross Margin (43.43%) than 75.20% 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 | 19.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.17% | ||
| GM | 43.43% |
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
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
CXT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that CXT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CXT (2.77) is worse than 64.00% of its industry peers.
CXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.77. This is a neutral value as CXT would need 5.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXT (5.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CXT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 85.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC9.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that CXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.20, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 88.80% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CXT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.92, CXT is not doing good in the industry: 84.80% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CXT have decreased by -2.22% 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.
The Revenue has grown by 9.28% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)-2.22%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-6.61%
EPS Q2Q%-36.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.28%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.33%
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 8.70% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CXT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.86%
EPS Next 2Y6.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.80 indicates a correct valuation of CXT.
CXT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 89.60% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say CXT is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.05, the valuation of CXT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 92.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, CXT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 87.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CXT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.76, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.20, CXT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CXT grows each year by 6.42%, which is quite nice.
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
22.14% 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.
DP22.14%
EPS Next 2Y6.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
58.61
-0.69 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change5.38%
Market Cap3.36B
Analysts81.82
Price Target87.87 (49.92%)
Short Float %10.71%
Short Ratio12.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP22.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)3.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)3.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.83%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)10.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.94%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.03%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.75%
PT rev (3m)-1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.13 | ||
| P/B | 3.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)3.96
EY6.76%
EPS(NY)4.86
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.15%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY5.52%
SpS26.21
BVpS19.29
TBVpS-4.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.92% | ||
| ROE | 15.18% | ||
| ROCE | 15.33% | ||
| ROIC | 10.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.53% | ||
| OM | 19.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.17% | ||
| GM | 43.43% | ||
| FCFM | 9.28% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y39.7%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
F-Score4
WACC9.32%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)-2.22%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-6.61%
EPS Q2Q%-36.47%
EPS Next Y-2.86%
EPS Next 2Y6.72%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.28%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y7.54%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.29%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.32%
EBIT Next 3Y14.68%
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