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Crane NXT (CXT): Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Pullback

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Crane NXT (CXT) has quietly slipped over the past month, but the underlying business is still growing, with revenue and earnings both moving in the right direction despite recent share price weakness.

See our latest analysis for Crane NXT.

That recent 1 month share price return of negative 15.16 percent, and a 1 year total shareholder return of negative 16.55 percent, suggests sentiment has become more cautious even as the business reports steady top and bottom line growth.

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With revenue and earnings climbing while the share price and valuation multiples have retreated, investors now face a key question: is Crane NXT trading at an unjustified discount, or are markets already pricing in its future growth?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 35.7% Undervalued

With Crane NXT last closing at $49.71 against a narrative fair value of about $77.33, the story points to a sizable upside if its growth plays out.

Launch of new high margin, technology driven products (e.g., JetScan Ultra, digital authentication features) places Crane NXT at the forefront of next generation secure payment and authentication solutions, supporting future organic revenue growth and improved profitability as the market transitions toward advanced digital security. Strategic focus on disciplined M&A, expansion into adjacent segments (e.g., ID verification, digital authentication), and increased recurring service/software revenues diversifies Crane NXT's portfolio, positioning the company for long term margin expansion and reduced volatility in earnings.

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Want to see why this narrative backs rising margins, rapid earnings growth, and a lower future earnings multiple than today? The full breakdown reveals the math behind that conviction.

Result: Fair Value of $77.33 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, the narrative could unravel if cashless payments erode currency demand faster than expected or if recent acquisitions fail to deliver planned synergies.

Find out about the key risks to this Crane NXT narrative.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.