Crane NXT (CXT) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Crane NXT

NYSE•Industrials•Specialty Industrial Machinery

$45.61+0.32(0.01%)Market closed

Market Cap

$2.62B

P/E

18.7x

P/S

1.5x

P/B

2.1x

Crane NXT, Co. operates as an industrial technology company that provides technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate customers' important assets. The company operates through Crane Payment Innovations; and Security and Authentication Technologies segments. The Crane Payment Innovations segment offers electronic equipment and associated software, as well as advanced automation solutions, processing systems, field service solutions, remote diagnostics, and productivity software solutions. The Security and Authentication Technologies segment provides advanced security solutions based on proprietary technology for securing physical products, including banknotes, consumer goods, and industrial products. This segment also offers brand protection, authentication solutions, and digital content protection across online marketplaces, social media platforms, and websites; and serves various brands, as well as government agencies and financial institutions. Crane NXT, Co. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 67/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (23/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (11/25).

Profitability15/25

Growth18/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags11/25

Cash & Earnings Quality23/25

Strengths

Growing revenueRising free cash flowCash-backed earningsConsistent growth

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 18.7x5y range 3.0x – 29.5x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.5x5y range 0.5x – 4.0x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.1x5y range 0.9x – 3.7x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Margin Pressure

Watch

Operating margins declined 7.9% — watch for continued compression, which may signal competitive or cost pressure.

Leverage Risk

Watch

Debt-to-equity has risen 35.7% recently — increasing financial risk even if the current ratio is manageable.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $2.62B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $1.80B
Q. Revenue: $493.20M
TTM EBITDA: $379.00M
TTM Op. Income: $252.60M
Q. Op. Income: $68.90M
TTM Net Income: $140.30M
Q. Net Income: $35.40M
EPS: $0.61
Shares Out.: $57.50M

$1.80B in TTM revenue grew 17.3% YoY, reaching $493.20M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $379.00M and TTM operating income of $252.60M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $140.30M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 21.8%
Op. Margin: 14.0%
Net Margin: 7.2%

Op. margin of 14.0% is up 2.1% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 7.2% Over the past year, operating margin is up 18% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 18.7x
P/S Ratio: 1.5x
P/B Ratio: 2.1x

At 18.7x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.5x and P/B of 2.1x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 9% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $3.60B
Cash: $231.40M
Long-Term Debt: $1.26B
Book Value: $1.27B
D/E Ratio: 1.0
Debt/EBITDA: 11.7

With $3.60B in assets and $1.26B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.0and book value is $1.27B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Over the past year, debt/equity is up 36% — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $86.70M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $224.00M
FCF Margin: 12.4%
FCF / Net Income: 1.6

TTM FCF of $224.00M on $86.70M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.6x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 5 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.