CRANE NXT CO (CXT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CXT - US2244411052 - Common Stock
46.68 USD
-1.74 (-3.59%)
Overall CXT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CXT 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. 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.
In the past 5 years CXT has always 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 (5.30%) than 70.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CXT (12.74%) is better than 79.03% of its industry peers.
CXT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXT outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CXT is above the industry average of 9.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.27%) for CXT is well above the current ROIC(8.69%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 better Profit Margin (9.80%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXT has declined.
The Operating Margin of CXT (17.59%) is better than 92.74% 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 75.00% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CXT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CXT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CXT has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. 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.
CXT has a Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: CXT underperforms 69.35% 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.
CXT has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
CXT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating CXT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CXT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 87.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.12%
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 83.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that CXT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CXT has a Quick ratio of 0.94. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CXT underperforms 83.06% 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.
Measured over the past years, CXT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.61% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.30% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CXT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.27%
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.22%
Revenue Next 2Y8.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.70, the valuation of CXT can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 88.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CXT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92 indicates a reasonable valuation of CXT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXT is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
CXT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.66.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CXT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXT is cheaper than 88.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CXT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%, CXT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, CXT pays a better dividend. On top of this CXT pays more dividend than 91.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CXT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
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
24.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CXT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CXT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
NYSE:CXT (12/17/2025, 1:32:19 PM)
46.68
-1.74 (-3.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change1.75%
Market Cap2.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target95.15 (103.83%)
Short Float %14%
Short Ratio14.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.42%
DP24.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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%
PT rev (3m)3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.06 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY8.55%
EPS(NY)4.71
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY6.44%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY8.09%
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
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
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 2Y8.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.76%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year18.99%
EBIT Next 3Y14.2%
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.
What is the valuation status for CXT stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CXT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is 11.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.21.
What is the expected EPS growth for CRANE NXT CO (CXT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CRANE NXT CO (CXT) is expected to decline by -4.27% in the next year.