CXT (Crane NXT Co) EV-to-EBIT: 18.71 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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CXT Crane NXT Co CXT
74 GF Score
Price $51.53
GF Value $71.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBIT?

Crane NXT Co CXT -0.98% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 18.71 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 14.35. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,369 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 51.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Crane NXT Co's Enterprise Value is $4,279 Mil. Crane NXT Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $229 Mil. Therefore, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CXT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.76   Med: 14.35   Max: 19.95
Current: 18.71

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Crane NXT Co was 19.95. The lowest was 10.76. And the median was 14.35.

CXT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
51.54% of 2369 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.56 vs CXT: 18.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Crane NXT Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,649 Mil. Crane NXT Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $229 Mil. Crane NXT Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.27%.


Crane NXT Co  (NYSE:CXT) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Crane NXT Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=228.7/3649.42683
=6.27 %

Crane NXT Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,649 Mil.
Crane NXT Co's EBIT 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 $229 Mil.

* 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.


Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Crane NXT Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 12.75 14.51 15.27

Crane NXT Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.96 17.12 19.46 15.27 15.96

CXT vs HLIO, GRC, BW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4279.160/228.7
=18.71

Crane NXT Co's current Enterprise Value is $4,279 Mil.
Crane NXT Co's EBIT 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 $229 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 14.35. Over the past decade, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.76 to 19.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1148 out of 2369 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 14.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.76 to a high of 19.95. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56. Crane NXT Co's value of 18.71 is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1148 out of 2369 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crane NXT Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to HLIO and GRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1148 out of 2369 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Crane NXT Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56. Crane NXT Co's value of 18.71 is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Crane NXT Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.76 to 19.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.35 vs. the industry median of 19.56, Crane NXT Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.56, based on 2,369 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 is 4.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.71, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 14.35. 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 $71.70, compared to a current price of $51.53 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.71, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 14.35 and 4.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.56. Crane NXT Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.71 as of Jul. 17, 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 $51.53 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.70. GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CXT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.71 (30% above median its 10-year median of 14.35)
  • GF Value™: $71.70 vs. price of $51.53 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1148 of 2369)

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 Business Description

Address 950 Winter Street, 4th Floor, North Waltham, MA, USA, 02451
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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