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CRKN vs. SPEC, SOFO, AEVAW, LIDRW, and CETXP

Should you buy Crown ElectroKinetics stock or one of its competitors? Crown ElectroKinetics's main competitors and comparable companies include Spectaire (SPEC), Sonic Foundry (SOFO), Aeva Technologies (AEVAW), AEye (LIDRW), and Cemtrex (CETXP). 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 Spectaire?

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

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

Spectaire has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics. Crown ElectroKinetics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spectaire, 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

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.88, suggesting that its stock price is 1,488% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectaire has a beta of -6.2, suggesting that its stock 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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%

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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and dividends.

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.88, indicating that its stock price is 1,488% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Foundry has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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

In the previous week, Sonic Foundry had 1 more articles in the media than Crown ElectroKinetics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Sonic Foundry and 0 mentions for Crown ElectroKinetics. 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

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

Summary

Sonic Foundry beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Aeva Technologies?

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

Aeva Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A
Aeva Technologies$18.08MN/AN/AN/AN/A

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held 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.

Aeva Technologies has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. Aeva Technologies' 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%
Aeva Technologies N/A N/A N/A

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
Aeva Technologies Neutral

Summary

Aeva Technologies beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 4 of the 6 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

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

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

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

In the previous week, AEye had 2 more articles in the media than Crown ElectroKinetics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AEye and 0 mentions for Crown ElectroKinetics. AEye's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Crown ElectroKinetics' score of 0.00 indicating that AEye is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
AEye Neutral

Summary

AEye beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Cemtrex?

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

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by 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.

Cemtrex has higher revenue and earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cemtrex$59.37MN/AN/AN/AN/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

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

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

In the previous week, Cemtrex had 2 more articles in the media than Crown ElectroKinetics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Cemtrex and 0 mentions for Crown ElectroKinetics. Cemtrex's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Crown ElectroKinetics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cemtrex Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

Summary

Cemtrex beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 5 of the 7 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$9.56B$30.57B$13.06B
Dividend YieldN/A2.22%2.72%10.62%
P/E Ratio0.0032.1475.3225.39
Price / Sales0.0050.13598.1570.90
Price / CashN/A38.9453.3538.47
Price / Book0.005.528.366.51
Net Income-$28.98M$206.33M$679.85M$347.22M
7 Day PerformanceN/A0.46%0.96%1.27%
1 Month PerformanceN/A4.36%4.66%2.72%
1 Year PerformanceN/A838.81%200.13%21.85%

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
SPEC
Spectaire
N/AN/AN/AN/A$2KN/AN/A8
SOFO
Sonic Foundry
N/AN/AN/AN/A$1K$23.04MN/A190
AEVAW
Aeva Technologies
N/A$0.01
flat		N/AN/A$0.00$18.08MN/AN/A
LIDRW
AEye
N/A$0.00
+4.0%		N/AN/A$0.00$450KN/A100

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This page (NASDAQ:CRKN) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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