CXT (Crane NXT Co) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.42 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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CXT Crane NXT Co CXT
76 GF Score
Price $51.27
GF Value $71.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Crane NXT Co CXT -1.48% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 58.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Crane NXT Co's enterprise value is $4,264 Mil. Crane NXT Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $343 Mil. Therefore, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.42.

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

CXT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.71   Med: 10.99   Max: 14.19
Current: 12.42

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Crane NXT Co was 14.19. The lowest was 8.71. And the median was 10.99.

CXT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
58.92% of 2473 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.87 vs CXT: 12.42

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-18), Crane NXT Co's stock price is $51.27. Crane NXT Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.240. Therefore, Crane NXT Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.89.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Crane NXT Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=51.27/2.240
=22.89

Crane NXT Co's share price for today is $51.27.
Crane NXT Co's 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 $2.240.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA Chart

Crane NXT Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 10.06 11.02 10.59

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-EBITDA 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 10.34 12.18 13.77 10.59 10.63

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

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

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

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


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Crane NXT Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4264.197/343.4
=12.42

Crane NXT Co's current Enterprise Value is $4,264 Mil.
Crane NXT Co's EBITDA 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 $343 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Crane NXT Co. This is 13% above median its historical median of 10.99. Over the past decade, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.71 to 14.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1016 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Crane NXT Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.71 to a high of 14.19. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87. Crane NXT Co's value of 12.42 is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1016 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to HLIO and GRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1016 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Crane NXT Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87. Crane NXT Co's value of 12.42 is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Crane NXT Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.71 to 14.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 15.87, 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.87, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 is 21.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Crane NXT Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. 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 $71.73, compared to a current price of $51.27 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 21.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.87. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42 as of Jul. 18, 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 $51.27 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.73. GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CXT:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.42 (13% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
  • GF Value™: $71.73 vs. price of $51.27 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.7% below the Industrial Products median (#1016 of 2473)

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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