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Crane NXT CoCXT +0.84%74 EV-to-FCF is 18.49 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 19.33. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 59.94% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Crane NXT Co's Enterprise Value is $4,141 Mil.
Crane NXT Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $224 Mil. Therefore, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CXT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.23 Med: 19.33 Max: 32.29
Current: 18.49
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Crane NXT Co was 32.29. The lowest was 8.23. And the median was 19.33.
CXT's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 59.94% of 1695
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.22
vs CXT: 18.49
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
Crane NXT Co's share price for today is $50.13.
Crane NXT Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.420.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Crane NXT Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Crane NXT Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Crane NXT Co's current Enterprise Value is $4,141 Mil.
Crane NXT Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $224 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 (CXT) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.49 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.33. Over the past decade, Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.23 to 32.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #679 out of 1695 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-FCF of 18.49 is near median its 10-year median of 19.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.23 to a high of 32.29. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.22. Crane NXT Co's value of 18.49 is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #679 out of 1695 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 Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's EV-to-FCF compare to SMR and HLIO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #679 out of 1695 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Crane NXT Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.22. Crane NXT Co's value of 18.49 is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Crane NXT Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.23 to 32.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.33 vs. the industry median of 24.22, 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-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.22, based on 1,695 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-FCF of 18.49 is 23.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current EV-to-FCF is 18.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.33. 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 $71.73, compared to a current price of $50.13 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.33 and 23.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 24.22. Crane NXT Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.49 as of Aug. 28, 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 $50.13 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.73.
GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CXT:
EV-to-FCF: 18.49 (near median its 10-year median of 19.33)
GF Value™: $71.73 vs. price of $50.13 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Industrial Products median (#679 of 1695)
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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