Crane NXT Co (CXT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Crane NXT Co stock (CXT) is currently trading at $43.13. Crane NXT Co PE ratio is 16.15. Crane NXT Co PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.40. Analyst consensus price target for CXT is $73.00. WallStSmart rates CXT as Underperform.
- CXT PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CXT PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CXT intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CXT stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CXT fair value vs current price
- CXT insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CXT undervalued or overvalued?
- Crane NXT Co financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CXT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CXT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CXT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Crane NXT Co (CXT)
CXT trades 204% above its Graham fair value of $17.00, 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 NXT Co (CXT) · 9 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 price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Crane NXT Co (CXT) Key Strengths (4)
114.65% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.40 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.85x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Crane NXT Co (CXT) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -18.00%, profits shrinking
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Solid revenue growth at 19.50% per year
Crane NXT Co (CXT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.40), Price/Book (1.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 19.50%, EPS Growth at -18.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.50%, Operating Margin at 18.40%, Profit Margin at 8.76%.
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 12.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 19.50% 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., Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Profit Margin). 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.
CXT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CXT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.40x sits near its historical average of 1.55x (25th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 31% below its historical high of 2.03x set in Sep 2018, and 40% above its historical low of 1x in Jan 2016. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Crane NXT Co (CXT) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Crane NXT Co is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.7B with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1250.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 96M in free cash flow and 106M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Crane NXT Co push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 164.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Crane NXT Co.
Bottom Line
Crane NXT Co offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
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.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Crane NXT Co(CXT)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
USA
Crane NXT, Co. focuses on payment and merchandising technologies. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.