CXT (Crane NXT Co) GF Value Rank: 8 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — Near Median


CXT Crane NXT Co CXT
74 GF Score
Price $51.98
GF Value $71.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Crane NXT Co GF Value Rank?

Crane NXT Co CXT -0.99% 74 GF Value Rank is 8 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Crane NXT Co has the GF Value Rank of 8.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Crane NXT Co GF Value Rank Related Terms

CXT vs HLIO, GRC, BW: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 8 mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a GF Value Rank of 8 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Crane NXT Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Crane NXT Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Crane NXT Co's current GF Value Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to HLIO and GRC?
Crane NXT Co's GF Value Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Crane NXT Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. Crane NXT Co's current GF Value Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $71.39, compared to a current price of $51.98 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current GF Value Rank is 8 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 $51.98 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.39. GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CXT:

  • GF Value Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $71.39 vs. price of $51.98 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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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