CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CXT - US2244411052 - Common Stock
48.415 USD
+0.26 (+0.53%)
CXT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
CXT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CXT has a Return On Assets of 5.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 71.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CXT (12.74%) is better than 79.84% of its industry peers.
CXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) than 78.23% 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 9.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) for CXT is well below the 3 year average (13.27%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CXT had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CXT has a Profit Margin of 9.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CXT outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
CXT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CXT's Operating Margin of 17.59% is amongst the best of the industry. CXT outperforms 92.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXT has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CXT (43.20%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CXT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, CXT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that CXT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CXT's Altman-Z score of 2.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 69.35% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXT is 6.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take CXT, 6.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.27, CXT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.26% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CXT (0.89) is worse than 87.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
CXT has a Current Ratio of 1.26. 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 worse Current ratio (1.26) than 81.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that CXT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CXT's Quick ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 81.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CXT have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.61% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CXT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.30% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% on average over the past years.
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
CXT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.27%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.97%
Revenue Next 3Y7.2%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.13, the valuation of CXT can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 91.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of CXT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 91.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, CXT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CXT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CXT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%.
The stock price of CXT dropped by -26.55% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 91.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CXT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
CXT pays out 24.82% 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.
DP24.82%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
NYSE:CXT (1/8/2026, 10:15:54 AM)
48.415
+0.26 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change1.75%
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target94.28 (94.73%)
Short Float %12.54%
Short Ratio12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP24.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.92%
PT rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.82 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.02 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY8.24%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY7.8%
SpS27.5
BVpS21.14
TBVpS-9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.06 |
F-Score3
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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-4.27%
EPS Next 2Y3.38%
EPS Next 3Y7.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.39%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.31%
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.97%
Revenue Next 3Y7.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.99%
EBIT Next 3Y13.2%
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.
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What is the profitability of CXT stock?
CRANE NXT CO (CXT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is CRANE NXT CO?
The financial health rating of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of CRANE NXT CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.82%.