Crane NXT CoCXT -0.99%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 12.09. 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. Among 3,070 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 86.61% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Crane NXT Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Crane NXT Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,424 Mil. Therefore, Crane NXT Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CXT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.27 Med: 12.09 Max: 19.54
Current: 10.4
During the past 7 years, Crane NXT Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.54%. The lowest was 7.27%. And the median was 12.09%.
CXT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 86.61% of 3070
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs CXT: 10.40
Crane NXT Co (NYSE:CXT) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Crane NXT Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Crane NXT Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CXT vs HLIO, GRC, BW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.80% mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.80% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 12.09. Over the past decade, Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.27 to 19.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #411 out of 3070 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Crane NXT Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.80% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 12.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 19.54. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Crane NXT Co's value of 1.80% is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #411 out of 3070 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HLIO and GRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #411 out of 3070 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Crane NXT Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Crane NXT Co's value of 1.80% is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Crane NXT Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.27 to 19.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.09 vs. the industry median of 3.24, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crane NXT Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.80% is 44.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crane NXT Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.80%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 12.09. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.80%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 12.09 and 44.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.80% 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 $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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.80% (85% below median its 10-year median of 12.09)
GF Value™: $71.39 vs. price of $51.98 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Industrial Products median (#411 of 3070)
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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