Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE:CXT), a U.S.-based equity listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is drawing attention from both market analysts and investors due to recent valuation assessments suggesting it may be significantly undervalued. As of July 3, 2025, CXT shares closed at $56.51, having experienced a marginal decline of $0.20 (0.00%) from the previous close. Throughout the trading day, shares saw an intraday high of $57.10 and a low of $56.20, with a total volume of 318,224 shares traded. The latest transaction was executed at 21:19:01 UTC.
Several independent assessments have suggested that Crane NXT could be trading at a substantial discount. According to a valuation model conducted by Simply Wall St, the intrinsic value of CXT is estimated at approximately $101 per share. This indicates that the stock may be priced about 46% below its estimated fair value, according to discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, a method involving the projection of future cash flows and discounting them to present value based on industry-standard cost of equity assumptions.
Similarly, an analysis featured in a recent Yahoo Finance article underscores this point, suggesting the stock could be trading at up to a 45% discount to its fair value estimate. Analysts caution, however, that DCF models are sensitive to a range of assumptions regarding future growth rates, discount rates, and cash flow projections, and do not account for cyclical trends, future capital requirements, or other qualitative factors. Thus, these calculations should serve as one element in a comprehensive investment analysis rather than a definitive guide.
Market analysts have provided varied outlooks for CXT. DA Davidson recently lowered its price target from $100.00 to $85.00 but continues to recommend the stock as a "buy." UBS Group has set a price target of $60.00, revised downward from $62.00, with a "neutral" rating. Meanwhile, Northland Securities replaced its "outperform" rating with "market perform," assigning a target of $72.00 per share. The consensus among analysts, as reported by Defense World, is "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $73.75.
Crane NXT's latest financial performance has contributed to its profile among analysts. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported revenues of $330.3 million, a 5.3% increase compared to the same period last year. The company's adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.54, exceeding market expectations. While revenue growth has trailed the broader industry average, CXT's earnings are forecast to increase at a faster rate than the overall market.
From a dividend perspective, Crane NXT’s dividends are currently supported by earnings, although coverage from free cash flow has decreased. The yield remains low relative to top U.S. dividend payers. Analysts advise that investors assess future growth rates, monitor for potential warning signals, and consider CXT’s performance in relation to industry trends before making investment decisions.
The analysis from sources such as Yahoo Finance, Simply Wall St, and institutional ratings consistently indicate that while Crane NXT appears undervalued by traditional models, investors should remain mindful of the uncertainties inherent in any forward-looking projection. The available assessments and price targets do not constitute investment advice or recommendations for any particular transaction.