CXT (Crane NXT Co) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity% (As of Mar. 2026)


CXT Crane NXT Co CXT
70 GF Score
Price $49.14
GF Value $71.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Crane NXT Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Crane NXT Co CXT +1.03% 70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CXT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Crane NXT Co ranks better than 99.97% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Crane NXT Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Crane NXT Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-708 Mil. Therefore, Crane NXT Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

CXT' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity

CXT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
99.97% of 2971 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.74 vs CXT: Negative Tangible Equity

Crane NXT Co  (NYSE:CXT) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Crane NXT Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Crane NXT Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

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CXT vs HLIO, GRC, BW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Crane NXT Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Crane NXT Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=145.1/( (-311+-468.2 )/ 2 )
=145.1/-389.6
=Negative Tangible Equity %

Crane NXT Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=25.6/( (-468.2+-948.4)/ 2 )
=25.6/-708.3
=Negative Tangible Equity %

* 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Crane NXT Co (CXT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Crane NXT Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1 out of 2971 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 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crane NXT Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HLIO and GRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Crane NXT Co ranks #1 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Crane NXT Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.74. 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-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.74, based on 2,971 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Crane NXT Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.74 — 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-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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 $49.14 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Crane NXT Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crane NXT Co (CXT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 $49.14 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.05. GuruFocus considers Crane NXT Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CXT:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity%
  • GF Value™: $71.05 vs. price of $49.14 (30.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 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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