Crane Company (CR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Crane Company stock (CR) is currently trading at $174.58. Crane Company PE ratio is 30.76. Crane Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.34. Analyst consensus price target for CR is $218.78. WallStSmart rates CR as Hold.
- CR PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CR intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CR stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CR fair value vs current price
- CR insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CR undervalued or overvalued?
- Crane Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Crane Company (CR)
CR trades 398% above its Graham fair value of $40.30, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Crane Company (CR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, profit margin, institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Crane Company (CR) Key Strengths (4)
77.00% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong profitability: $16 kept per $100 revenue
Solid profitability: $18 profit per $100 equity
Crane Company (CR) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings barely growing at 0.20%
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium valuation at 4.3x annual revenue
Premium pricing at 4.7x book value
Modest revenue growth at 6.80%
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Supporting Valuation Data
Crane Company (CR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.90%, Profit Margin at 15.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.17), Price/Sales (4.34), Price/Book (4.71) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.80%, EPS Growth at 0.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 16.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.34x sits near its historical average of 4.28x (38th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 23% below its historical high of 5.63x set in Nov 2024, and 85% above its historical low of 2.34x in Apr 2023.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Crane Company (CR) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Crane Company is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 2.3B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 15.9% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 1790.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 200M in free cash flow and 210M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Crane Company.
Bottom Line
Crane Company is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 15.9% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Crane Company(CR)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
USA
Crane Co. manufactures and sells industrial engineering products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.