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CRKN vs. DZSI, FIEE, TMPO, ALPP, and SOFO

Should you buy Crown ElectroKinetics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Crown ElectroKinetics with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Crown ElectroKinetics include DZS (DZSI), Minim (FIEE), Tempo Automation (TMPO), Alpine 4 (ALPP), and Sonic Foundry (SOFO). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to DZS?

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

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.65, indicating that its stock price is 1,465% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DZS has a beta of 2, indicating that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral
DZS Neutral

5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.8% of DZS shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of DZS shares are held by company 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.

DZS has a net margin of -45.63% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. DZS's return on equity of -179.34% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Crown ElectroKinetics-184.32% -386.16% -190.75%
DZS -45.63%-179.34%-27.13%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.02-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A
DZS$389.46M0.00-$135.22M-$2.21N/A

Summary

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

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Minim?

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

56.6% of Minim shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.9% of Minim 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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Minim has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.65, meaning that its share price is 1,465% more volatile than the broader market.

Minim has a net margin of -105.18% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity of -386.16% beat Minim's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Minim-105.18% -1,144.78% -155.67%
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

Minim has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Crown ElectroKinetics. Minim 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
Minim$8.32M0.04-$17.63M-$5.30N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.02-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Minim
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

In the previous week, Minim had 3 more articles in the media than Crown ElectroKinetics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Minim and 0 mentions for Crown ElectroKinetics. Minim's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Crown ElectroKinetics' score of 0.00 indicating that Minim is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Minim Positive
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

Summary

Minim beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Tempo Automation?

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

35.0% of Tempo Automation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.2% of Tempo Automation 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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tempo AutomationN/A N/A -428.46%
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tempo Automation$10.93M0.00-$144.85M-$4.13N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.02-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

Tempo Automation has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.65, indicating that its share price is 1,465% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company Overall Sentiment
Tempo Automation Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

Summary

Tempo Automation and Crown ElectroKinetics tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Crown ElectroKinetics compare to Alpine 4?

Alpine 4 (NASDAQ:ALPP) and Crown ElectroKinetics (NASDAQ:CRKN) are both small-cap electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Alpine 4 has higher revenue and earnings than Crown ElectroKinetics. Alpine 4 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
Alpine 4$104.20M0.00-$12.88M-$0.68N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics$13.46M0.02-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A

In the previous week, Alpine 4's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Crown ElectroKinetics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alpine 4 Neutral
Crown ElectroKinetics Neutral

Alpine 4 has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Crown ElectroKinetics' net margin of -184.32%. Alpine 4's return on equity of 0.00% beat Crown ElectroKinetics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alpine 4N/A N/A N/A
Crown ElectroKinetics -184.32%-386.16%-190.75%

5.4% of Alpine 4 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Crown ElectroKinetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 45.1% of Alpine 4 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alpine 4 has a beta of -3.62, indicating that its stock price is 462% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.65, indicating that its stock price is 1,465% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alpine 4 beats Crown ElectroKinetics on 8 of the 11 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 electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Crown ElectroKinetics has a beta of 15.65, meaning that its stock price is 1,465% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sonic Foundry has a beta of 0.65, meaning that its stock price is 35% 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$13.46M0.02-$28.98M-$1.07 thousandN/A
Sonic Foundry$23.04M0.00-$19.35M-$0.93N/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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock 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

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 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRKN vs. The Competition

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MetricCrown ElectroKineticsElectronic components IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$269K$8.97M$9.57B$12.36B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.55%5.66%
P/E Ratio0.002.6025.6524.60
Price / Sales0.020.504,992.64171.61
Price / CashN/A5.2027.5837.92
Price / Book0.000.804.776.77
Net Income-$28.98M-$85.78M$793.52M$337.32M
7 Day Performance3.33%1.11%5.27%2.06%
1 Month Performance-18.16%-6.05%5.64%3.93%
1 Year Performance-94.92%-31.64%30.93%32.29%

Crown ElectroKinetics Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRKN
Crown ElectroKinetics
N/A$0.16
flat		N/A-94.9%$269K$13.46MN/A20
DZSI
DZS
N/AN/AN/AN/A$811K$389.46MN/A840
FIEE
Minim
0.9431 of 5 stars		$4.28
+3.1%		N/A+67.2%$342K$8.32MN/A80
TMPO
Tempo Automation
N/AN/AN/AN/A$65K$10.93MN/A3
ALPP
Alpine 4
N/A$0.00
flat		N/A-85.7%$3K$104.20MN/A480

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This page (NASDAQ:CRKN) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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