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Crane NXT CoCXT -4.56%72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,099 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks worse than 47641.69% on this metric.
Crane NXT Co (NYSE:CXT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Crane NXT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Crane NXT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CXT vs HLIO, KAI, MIR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Crane NXT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Crane NXT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Crane NXT Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Crane NXT Co does not have a history long enough to calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share. Therefore GuruFocus does not calculate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for this company.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #999999 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Crane NXT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Crane NXT Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Crane NXT Co's value of 1.80 is 13.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #999999 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crane NXT Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HLIO and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #999999 out of 2099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Crane NXT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Crane NXT Co's value of 1.80 is 13.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,099 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 13.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crane NXT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crane NXT Co (CXT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.18, compared to a current price of $47.54 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 and 13.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Crane NXT Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Crane NXT Co (CXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crane NXT Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $47.54 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.18.
GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CXT:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80
GF Value™: $72.18 vs. price of $47.54 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% below the Industrial Products median (#999999 of 2099)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crane NXT Co is a industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters to its customers. It is a pioneer in proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. The company operates in two segments which are Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) and Security and Authentication Technologies.
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