CRKN (Crown ElectroKinetics) FCF Margin %: -457.18% (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is Crown ElectroKinetics FCF Margin %?

Crown ElectroKinetics CRKN FCF Margin % is -457.18% as of Mar. 2025.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Crown ElectroKinetics's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2025 was $-12.67 Mil. Crown ElectroKinetics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2025 was $2.77 Mil. Therefore, Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -457.18%.

As of today, Crown ElectroKinetics's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CRKN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -157.22   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -157.22

CRKN's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.93 vs CRKN: -157.22

Crown ElectroKinetics FCF Margin % Related Terms

Crown ElectroKinetics FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Crown ElectroKinetics FCF Margin % Chart

Crown ElectroKinetics Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1,071.00 0.00 0.00 -11,981.05 -123.48

Crown ElectroKinetics Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -401.76 -132.72 -61.91 -164.84 -457.18

CRKN vs HGAS, ILDO, VRSRF: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Crown ElectroKinetics FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin % falls into.


Crown ElectroKinetics FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-24.326/19.701
=-123.48 %

Crown ElectroKinetics's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-12.673/2.772
=-457.18 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -457.18% mean?
Crown ElectroKinetics (CRKN) has a FCF Margin % of -457.18% as of Mar. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Crown ElectroKinetics and its competitors.
Is Crown ElectroKinetics' FCF Margin % too high?
Crown ElectroKinetics' current FCF Margin % is -457.18%.
How does Crown ElectroKinetics' FCF Margin % compare to HGAS and ILDO?
Crown ElectroKinetics' FCF Margin % of -457.18% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.93. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.93, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Crown ElectroKinetics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown ElectroKinetics's current FCF Margin % is -457.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown ElectroKinetics stock overvalued right now?
Crown ElectroKinetics (CRKN) has a current FCF Margin % of -457.18%. The current FCF Margin % is -457.18%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown ElectroKinetics (CRKN), the current FCF Margin % is -457.18% as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Crown ElectroKinetics Business Description

Address 1110 NE Circle Boulevard, Corvallis, OR, USA, 97330
Crown ElectroKinetics Corp is a provider of DynamicTint. The company's technology allows any glass surface to transition between clear and dark in seconds. DynamicTint allows windows to transition from transparent to black. With applications to a wide array of windows, including commercial buildings, automotive sunroofs, and residential skylights, Crown partners with glass and film manufacturers for mass production and distribution. Its technology is a thin film that is powered by an electrically-charged pigment which not only replaces common window tints but is also a more sustainable alternative to traditional window treatments. It is supported by a robust patent portfolio.