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

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), AEye (LIDRW), Cemtrex (CETXP), and eMagin (EMA). 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?

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

Spectaire has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
SpectaireN/AN/A$8.95M-$0.30N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

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

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

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Spectaire Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

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
SpectaireN/A -81.22% 304.57%
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and analyst recommendations.

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, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

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

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 17.1, suggesting that its stock price is 1,610% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Foundry has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Summary

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

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to AEye?

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

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

Company Overall Sentiment
AEye Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AEye$450KN/AN/AN/AN/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.00-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/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
AEyeN/A N/A N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

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

Summary

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

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Cemtrex?

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

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned 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, Cemtrex had 1 more articles in the media than Crown ElectroKinetics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Cemtrex and 0 mentions for Crown ElectroKinetics. Crown ElectroKinetics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Cemtrex'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
Cemtrex Neutral

Cemtrex 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
Cemtrex$59.37MN/AN/AN/AN/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
Crown ElectroKinetics-184.32% -386.16% -190.75%
Cemtrex N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Cemtrex beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to eMagin?

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

eMagin 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
eMagin$8.94BN/AN/AN/AN/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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, eMagin had 1 more articles in the media than Crown ElectroKinetics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for eMagin and 0 mentions for Crown ElectroKinetics. eMagin's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Crown ElectroKinetics' score of 0.00 indicating that eMagin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
eMagin Positive

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

eMagin has a consensus target price of $53.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.09%. Given eMagin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe eMagin is more favorable than Crown ElectroKinetics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Crown ElectroKinetics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
eMagin
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

eMagin beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 9 of the 11 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$19K$9.07B$31.24B$13.17B
Dividend YieldN/A2.25%2.76%14.03%
P/E Ratio0.0026.6579.3125.78
Price / Sales0.0039.98586.4192.85
Price / CashN/A31.6348.9152.89
Price / Book0.004.697.936.30
Net Income-$28.98M$203.31M$704.26M$360.35M
7 Day PerformanceN/A1.73%1.10%-0.23%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-3.27%-2.96%-4.16%
1 Year PerformanceN/A812.13%180.11%4.58%

Crown ElectroKinetics Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRKN
Crown ElectroKinetics
N/A$0.01
flat		N/A-98.3%$19K$13.46MN/A65
SPEC
Spectaire
N/AN/AN/AN/A$4KN/AN/A8
SOFO
Sonic Foundry
N/A$0.00
flat		N/AN/A$1K$23.04MN/A190
LIDRW
AEye
N/A$0.00
flat		N/AN/A$0.00$450KN/A100
CETXP
Cemtrex
N/A$0.59
flat		N/A+100.1%$0.00$59.37MN/A340

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This page (NASDAQ:CRKN) was last updated on 9/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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