Crane CR
United StatesIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryUSD
237.20 USD (+16.5%)
10 analysts
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Crane Company is a manufacturer of specialized industrial machinery and equipment, operating in segments such as aerospace, defense, fluid processing, and engineered solutions for various sectors.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Very solid balance sheet8.1
- ✓Strong growth7.7
- ✓High-quality business7.3
- ✕Demanding valuation3.9
- ✕Little or no dividend3.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe quality of the business is high, but the current valuation limits the potential for short-term appreciation.
Crane Company presents solid fundamentals, with a ROIC of 27.90% and an operating margin of 35.46%, although its valuation is demanding (P/E 35.52) and its dividend yield is low (0.50%).
The main risk is the demanding valuation (P/E 35.52) which, combined with moderate earnings growth (10.60%), could lead to a correction if the market adjusts its expectations.
Context and risks
Crane Company has no recent relevant news. Its specialized industrial machinery business has no material direct exposure to interest rates, the commodity cycle, or shipping routes that would justify a risk adjustment for macro or geopolitical context.
Is Crane stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 28% above the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 35.5 | 25.4 | +40% |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.8 | 14.5 | +16% |
| Price / book | 5.4 | 4.1 | +33% |
| Price / sales | 4.5 | 2.1 | +121% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 3.9 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 237.20 USD, +16.5% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 7.3 (sector 5.8), Growth 7.7 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 35.5
- Forward P/E
- 26.0
- EV / EBITDA
- 16.8
- Price / book
- 5.4
- Price / sales
- 4.5
- PEG
- 2.37
- Market cap
- 11.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 12.5B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 16.5%
- ROA
- 12.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 27.9%
- Gross margin
- 47.0%
- Operating margin
- 35.5%
- Net margin
- 13.0%
- Free cash flow
- 363.8M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.1%
- Cash conversion
- 49%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.1B USD
- Net debt
- 765.3M USD
- Cash
- 350.4M USD
- EBITDA
- 746.8M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.02
- Debt / equity
- 51.18
- Current ratio
- 2.80
- Quick ratio
- 1.76
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +25.6%
- Earnings growth
- +10.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- 5.73 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 7.83 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.5%
- Payout
- 16.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.07
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (10)
- Target price
- 237.20 USD
- 52-week range
- 159.58 – 230.50
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Is Crane stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 28% above the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 3.9 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 237.20 USD, +16.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Crane get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.1 out of 10, rank 884 of 2,130 (better than 55% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (8.1) and its weakest, Valuation (3.9). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Crane's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 35.5: the share price equals 35.5 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 26.0.
How much is Crane worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 11.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 12.5B USD.
How much debt does Crane have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 765.3M USD. That is 1.02 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Crane pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.50% and it pays out 17% of its earnings.
How has Crane stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 16.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 159.58 and 230.50 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Crane?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 237.20 USD (+16.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.