Crane NXT CoCXT -3.85%74 Forward PE Ratio is 11.80 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 79.64% on this metric.
Crane NXT Co's Forward PE Ratio for today is 11.80.
Crane NXT Co (NYSE:CXT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Crane NXT Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Crane NXT Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's Forward PE 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.
Crane NXT Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Crane NXT Co Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.53
13.16
10.70
Crane NXT Co Quarterly Data
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.01
12.63
12.53
14.53
14.18
12.05
13.16
12.44
13.08
13.49
10.70
9.63
CXT vs HLIO, GRC, BW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.80 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #261 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Crane NXT Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Crane NXT Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.58. Crane NXT Co's value of 11.80 is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #261 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to HLIO and GRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #261 out of 1282 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Crane NXT Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.58. Crane NXT Co's value of 11.80 is 42.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.58, based on 1,282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.80 is 42.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80. 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 $71.39, compared to a current price of $49.98 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80 and 42.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.58. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.80 as of Jul. 07, 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 $49.98 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.39.
GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CXT:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.80
GF Value™: $71.39 vs. price of $49.98 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the Industrial Products median (#261 of 1282)
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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