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CRKN vs. SMIT, STAI, SPEC, SOFO, and LIDRW

Should you buy Crown ElectroKinetics stock or one of its competitors? Crown ElectroKinetics's main competitors and comparable companies include Schmitt Industries (SMIT), ScanTech AI Systems (STAI), Spectaire (SPEC), Sonic Foundry (SOFO), and AEye (LIDRW). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment, instruments & components" industry.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Schmitt Industries?

Schmitt Industries (NASDAQ:SMIT) and Crown ElectroKinetics (NASDAQ:CRKN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, Schmitt Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Crown ElectroKinetics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Schmitt Industries Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

Schmitt Industries has a beta of -0.21, meaning that its share price is 121% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 17.1, meaning that its share price is 1,610% more volatile than the broader market.

Schmitt Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Crown ElectroKinetics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Schmitt Industries$9.89M0.01-$3.28MN/AN/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.1% of Schmitt Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Schmitt Industries has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. Schmitt Industries' return on equity of 0.00% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Schmitt IndustriesN/A N/A N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

Summary

Schmitt Industries beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to ScanTech AI Systems?

ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ:STAI) and Crown ElectroKinetics (NASDAQ:CRKN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

ScanTech AI Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Crown ElectroKinetics. ScanTech AI Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crown ElectroKinetics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ScanTech AI Systems$1.88M0.00-$23.07M-$9.20N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

Crown ElectroKinetics has a net margin of -184.32% compared to ScanTech AI Systems' net margin of -477.09%. ScanTech AI Systems' return on equity of -11.25% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ScanTech AI Systems-477.09% -11.25% 209.23%
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ScanTech AI Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Crown ElectroKinetics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

74.0% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of ScanTech AI Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, ScanTech AI Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Crown ElectroKinetics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ScanTech AI Systems Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

ScanTech AI Systems has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 17.1, indicating that its stock price is 1,610% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ScanTech AI Systems beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Spectaire?

Crown ElectroKinetics (NASDAQ:CRKN) and Spectaire (NASDAQ:SPEC) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 17.1, meaning that its share price is 1,610% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectaire has a beta of -6.2, meaning that its share price is 720% less volatile than the broader market.

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.5% of Spectaire shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.4% of Spectaire shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Spectaire has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics. Spectaire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Crown ElectroKinetics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A
SpectaireN/AN/A$8.95M-$0.30N/A

Spectaire has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. Spectaire's return on equity of -81.22% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown ElectroKinetics-184.32% -386.16% -190.75%
Spectaire N/A -81.22%304.57%

In the previous week, Crown ElectroKinetics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Spectaire'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
Spectaire Neutral

Summary

Spectaire beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Sonic Foundry?

Crown ElectroKinetics (NASDAQ:CRKN) and Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ:SOFO) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Sonic Foundry has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. Sonic Foundry's return on equity of 0.00% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown ElectroKinetics-184.32% -386.16% -190.75%
Sonic Foundry N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Crown ElectroKinetics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Sonic Foundry'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
Sonic Foundry Neutral

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 17.1, indicating that its share price is 1,610% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Foundry has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Sonic Foundry has higher revenue and earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics. Crown ElectroKinetics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sonic Foundry, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A
Sonic Foundry$23.04M0.00-$19.35M-$0.65N/A

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 46.5% of Sonic Foundry shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Sonic Foundry beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to AEye?

Crown ElectroKinetics (NASDAQ:CRKN) and AEye (NASDAQ:LIDRW) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

AEye has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A
AEye$450KN/AN/AN/AN/A

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

AEye has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. AEye's return on equity of 0.00% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown ElectroKinetics-184.32% -386.16% -190.75%
AEye N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Crown ElectroKinetics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled AEye'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
AEye Neutral

Summary

Crown ElectroKinetics and AEye tied by winning 3 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRKN vs. The Competition

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MetricCrown ElectroKineticsElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1K$8.90B$29.97B$12.89B
Dividend YieldN/A2.23%2.73%9.13%
P/E Ratio0.0024.1076.2325.45
Price / Sales0.0041.12593.83100.83
Price / CashN/A31.1846.8435.62
Price / Book0.004.757.836.39
Net Income-$28.98M$204.40M$704.49M$358.69M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.51%-0.80%0.22%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-3.50%-1.46%-0.10%
1 Year PerformanceN/A814.02%186.44%14.04%

Crown ElectroKinetics Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRKN
Crown ElectroKinetics
N/A$0.00
flat		N/A-99.9%$1K$13.46MN/A20
SMIT
Schmitt Industries
N/A$0.02
flat		N/AN/A$57K$9.89MN/A160
STAI
ScanTech AI Systems
0.024 of 5 stars		$0.00
flat		N/A-100.0%$4K$1.88MN/AN/A
SPEC
Spectaire
N/A$0.00
flat		N/AN/A$4KN/AN/A8
SOFO
Sonic Foundry
N/AN/AN/AN/A$1K$23.04MN/A190

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This page (NASDAQ:CRKN) was last updated on 9/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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