Crane Company (CR) — Stock Score Summary

Crane Company (CR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (74/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Crane Co. is a premier manufacturer of highly engineered process flow technologies (valves, pumps) and aerospace components. As global supply chains regionalize and heavy industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, mining) invest in local capacity, Crane's critical, high-switching-cost components experience strong demand. Its high ROIC, asset-light aftermarket parts business, and immense pricing power fit the Terry Smith and Warren Buffett lenses perfectly.

Crane Company is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, focusing on process flow technologies, aerospace and electronics, and engineered materials. The company's competitive edge stems from its niche technical expertise in specialized components and established brand reputation within critical sectors. Crane operates as a long-standing industrial conglomerate, providing essential products for demanding applications, often in regulated industries.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$186.09
Market Cap$10.5B
P/E (TTM)34.50
P/E (Forward)24.82
Price/Book5.19
Return on Equity16.6%
Return on Invested Capital13.1%
Debt/Equity57.87
Gross Margin44.6%
Operating Margin24.8%
Revenue Growth24.9%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$240M

Crane Company operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crane Company’s (CR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Crane Company (CR) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (74), Value (24), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Crane Company have an economic moat?
Crane Company (CR) has a Quality factor score of 74/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Crane Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Crane Company (CR) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Crane Company in?
Crane Company (CR) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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