CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CXT • US2244411052
50.52 USD
-0.17 (-0.34%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
50.52 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, CXT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CXT was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CXT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CXT.
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.
- CXT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CXT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CXT's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 71.54% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a Return On Equity of 12.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXT outperforms 78.86% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) than 78.86% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXT is above the industry average of 8.85%.
- 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 82.11% 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 92.68% of its industry peers.
- CXT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CXT's Gross Margin of 43.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 75.61% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CXT is destroying 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
- CXT has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. This is not the best score and indicates that CXT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CXT (2.10) is worse than 65.85% of its industry peers.
- CXT has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.27. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CXT would need 6.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CXT (6.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CXT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 86.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC13.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that CXT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CXT's Current ratio of 1.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXT is outperformed by 82.11% 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 80.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CXT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.72%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.61% on average over the past years.
- CXT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.30%.
- 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)-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 6.63% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.24%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y7.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.86%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.66, which indicates a correct valuation of CXT.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. CXT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.11, the valuation of CXT can be described as very reasonable.
- 90.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say CXT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CXT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXT is cheaper than 90.24% 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 86.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.38 |
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 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%, CXT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- In the last 3 months the price of CXT has falen by -20.13%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- CXT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. CXT pays more dividend than 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CXT is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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.
- The dividend of CXT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.82%
EPS Next 2Y3.17%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
CRANE NXT CO / CXT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CXT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CXT.
Can you provide the valuation status for CRANE NXT CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 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%.