Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $27.48 per share. At $54.72 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 99% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue shrank 5.5% a year to $1.7B, with an average return on invested capital of 13.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$27.48
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$54.72
Price vs Graham value
99% above
Market cap
$3.2B
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
-5.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
13.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$198.3M

CXT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.7B $145.1M $2.50 $198.3M 14.9% 10.1%
FY2024 $1.5B $184.1M $3.19 $168.7M 18.1% 14.0%
FY2023 $1.4B $188.3M $3.28 $245.2M 20.6% 12.7%
FY2022 $1.3B $401.1M $7.01 -$210.0M 27.6% 12.0%
FY2021 $1.3B $435.4M $7.36 $446.8M 37.3% 18.5%
FY2020 $2.9B $181.0M $3.08 $275.4M 9.0% 9.9%
FY2019 $3.3B $133.3M $2.20 $325.1M 6.4% 7.9%
FY2018 $3.3B $335.6M $5.50 $305.0M 13.2% 20.5%
FY2017 $2.8B $171.8M $2.84 $268.5M 14.4% 14.6%
FY2016 $2.7B $122.8M $2.07 $266.6M 7.3% 11.0%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Crane NXT, Co. is facing top-line stagnation, with revenue contracting over the decade.

Crane NXT, Co. returns on capital have been average, hovering around 13.1% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Crane NXT, Co. shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Crane NXT, Co. is modeled at 2.1% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $27.48 per share.

CXT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Crane NXT, Co. (CXT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 2.1% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CXT's intrinsic value is about $27.48 per share.

Is CXT stock undervalued?

At $54.72 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CXT trades 99% above its Graham value of $27.48. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Crane NXT, Co. grown?

Revenue went from $2.7B in fiscal 2016 to $1.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. Net income was $145.1M in fiscal 2025.

Does Crane NXT, Co. generate free cash flow?

Crane NXT, Co. generated $198.3M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CXT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 13.1%, and average return on equity was 16.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CXT data come from?

From Crane NXT, Co.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 5, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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