Crane NXT CoCXT +1.27%76 Gross Margin % is 40.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 44.52. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 80.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CXT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.26 Med: 44.52 Max: 47.01
Current: 41.98
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Crane NXT Co was 47.01%. The lowest was 34.26%. And the median was 44.52%.
CXT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.99% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs CXT: 41.98
Crane NXT Co had a gross margin of 40.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Crane NXT Co was 3.20% per year.
Crane NXT Co (NYSE:CXT) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Crane NXT Co had a gross margin of 40.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Crane NXT Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Crane NXT Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a Gross Margin % of 40.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 44.52. Over the past decade, Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.26 to 47.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #571 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Crane NXT Co's current Gross Margin % of 40.21% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 44.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.26 to a high of 47.01. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Crane NXT Co's value of 40.21% is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #571 out of 3003 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 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMSC and THR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #571 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Crane NXT Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Crane NXT Co's value of 40.21% is 50.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Crane NXT Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.26 to 47.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.52 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Crane NXT Co has consistently been above 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current Gross Margin % of 40.21% is 50.1% above 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current Gross Margin % is 40.21%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 44.52. 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 $71.05, compared to a current price of $48.64 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.21%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 44.52 and 50.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Crane NXT Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current Gross Margin % is 40.21% 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 $48.64 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.05.
GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CXT:
Gross Margin %: 40.21% (10% below median its 10-year median of 44.52)
GF Value™: $71.05 vs. price of $48.64 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% above the Industrial Products median (#571 of 3003)
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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