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Crane NXT CoCXT +0.68%76 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks worse than 50.43% on this metric.
Crane NXT Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.11.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.26.
Crane NXT Co's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.15.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.67.
During the past 12 months, Crane NXT Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 7 years, Crane NXT Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.60% per year. The lowest was -5.00% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
Crane NXT Co (NYSE:CXT) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Crane NXT Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Crane NXT Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 SMR, HLIO, SXI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Crane NXT Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Crane NXT Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.24
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.24 mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.24 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1220 out of 2419 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Crane NXT Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Crane NXT Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.24. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Crane NXT Co's value of $2.24 is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1220 out of 2419 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crane NXT Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SMR and HLIO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1220 out of 2419 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Crane NXT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Crane NXT Co's value of $2.24 is 36% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.24 is 36% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.24. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.16, compared to a current price of $51.95 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.24 and 36% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.50. Crane NXT Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.24 as of Mar. 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 $51.95 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.16.
GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CXT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.24
GF Value™: $72.16 vs. price of $51.95 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Industrial Products median (#1220 of 2419)
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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