CR
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Crane Company (CR) closed at $196.22 as of 2026-02-02, trading 38.4% above its 200-week moving average of $141.77. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 29.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
In 101 weeks of available data, CR has never crossed below its 200-week moving average. This suggests the stock has maintained a strong long-term uptrend throughout its history.
With a market cap of $11.3 billion, CR is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 17.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
Over the past 2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CR would have grown to $146, compared to $135 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 21.0% vs 16.3% for the index — confirming CR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: CR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
Historical Touches
CR has not crossed below its 200-week moving average in the available data (101 weeks).
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02