CR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CR - Crane Company
$213.46
-0.72 (-0.34%)
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5d:
-5.61%
30d:
-2.88%
90d:
+20.1%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 28, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CR is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: CR is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$286.62
Based on 8.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$177.97
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CR is currently trading at $213.46, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $214.66 to $222.58. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 27.4) is in line with its historical norms (26.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CR is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $205.12, while resistance sits at $230.50.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CR is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $205.12, while resistance sits at $230.50.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$214.66 -
$222.58
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($232.78)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.6% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$214.66 -
$222.58
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$205.13
Resistance Level
$230.50
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
27.37
Wall Street Target
$232.78
(+9.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
25.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
10.6%
Profit Margin
13.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.4% premium
PE vs Historical
27.4 vs 26.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$216.45
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$219.48
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$222.55
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 27→26)
PE COMPRESSION
$213.83
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 27.4, Growth: 12.1%)
$300.56
(+41%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 12.1%)
$227.63
(+7%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 12.1%)
$193.48
(-9%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (36x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (27x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 36.12 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.93
Bull Case
$309.83
(+45%)
Analyst growth 31.5%, PE expands to 39.7
Base Case
$281.66
(+32%)
Market implied 31.5%, PE stable at 36.1
Bear Case
$145.64
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 30.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
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