Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) — Stock Score Summary

Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 46/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (18/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Crane NXT provides industrial technology for secure transactions and physical currency. While it is a stable business, it lacks alignment with our high-conviction themes like advanced packaging, energy, or critical commodities.

Crane NXT, Co. is a technology company specializing in secure payment and currency solutions, including advanced banknote validation and anti-counterfeiting features, for central banks and financial institutions worldwide. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary technology, significant R&D investment, and the high-security requirements of its core market, creating substantial barriers to entry. Crane NXT is an essential partner in maintaining the integrity of global currency and payment systems.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$36.95
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (TTM)16.70
P/E (Forward)7.87
Price/Book1.73
Return on Equity11.0%
Return on Invested Capital9.5%
Debt/Equity120.99
Gross Margin42.0%
Operating Margin12.0%
Revenue Growth17.4%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$169M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crane NXT, Co.’s (CXT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) is 46/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (59), and Momentum (18) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Crane NXT, Co. have an economic moat?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 NXT, Co. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 46/100. 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 NXT, Co. in?
Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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