A Business at a Glance
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Item 1. Business Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, as well as digital authentication, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. We are comprised of two reporting segments: Crane Payment Innovations (“CPI”) and Security and Authentication Technologies (“SAT”). We are committed to delivering shareholder value by focusing on our proprietary and differentiated technology and investing in core businesses to capitalize on opportunities to enhance organic growth. We maintain a strong balance sheet with financial flexibility, allowing us the ability to expand the business through strategic acquisitions into higher-growth adjacencies.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.7B | 1.7B | 1.5B | 1.4B | 3.4B | 3.4B |
| Net Income | 145M | 145M | 184M | 188M | 205M | 178M |
| EPS | $2.50 | $2.50 | $3.19 | $3.28 | $3.61 | $3.14 |
| Free Cash Flow | 198M | 198M | 169M | 245M | 285M | 258M |
| ROIC | 8.9% | 10.2% | 14.1% | 15.9% | 14.2% | 16.2% |
| Gross Margin | 42.5% | 42.5% | 44.7% | 47.0% | 78.9% | 36.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 1.12 | 1.24 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.67 | $0.68 | $0.64 | $0.42 | $1.88 | $1.72 |
| Operating Income | 247M | 247M | 269M | 287M | 301M | 279M |
| Operating Margin | 14.9% | 14.9% | 18.1% | 20.6% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| ROE | 11.6% | 12.5% | 18.1% | 21.5% | 26.5% | 21.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | 58M | 58M | 58M | 57M | 57M | 57M |
Crane NXT, Co. passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
Crane NXT, Co. trades at 18.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 18.6x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.2x vs a median of 6.3x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 14.1% with a gross margin of 49.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 1.5%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +15.7%.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a current P/E ratio of 18.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 18.6. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.1%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a market capitalization of $2.6B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.47%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) appears fair. The current P/E of 18.2 is 2% below its historical median of 18.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 17.9%.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) operates in the Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products industry, within the Industrials sector.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) reported annual revenue of $1.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a net profit margin of 8.8%. This is a modest margin.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) generated $198 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. This indicates moderate leverage.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.50 in its most recent fiscal year.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.5%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a 5-year average gross margin of 49.9%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 16 years of financial data for Crane NXT, Co. (CXT), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a book value per share of $21.59, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.