CRKN (Crown ElectroKinetics) ROCE %: -129.27% (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is Crown ElectroKinetics ROCE %?

Crown ElectroKinetics CRKN ROCE % is -129.27% as of Mar. 2025.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Crown ElectroKinetics's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -129.27%.

Crown ElectroKinetics  (OTCPK:CRKN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Crown ElectroKinetics ROCE % Related Terms

Crown ElectroKinetics ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crown ElectroKinetics's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Crown ElectroKinetics Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -780.28 -154.82 -511.89 -168.28

Crown ElectroKinetics Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
ROCE % 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 -316.50 -281.66 -216.99 -236.98 -129.27

Crown ElectroKinetics ROCE % Calculation

Crown ElectroKinetics's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-24.952/( ( (9.527 - 3.778) + (34.983 - 11.076) )/ 2 )
=-24.952/( (5.749+23.907)/ 2 )
=-24.952/14.828
=-168.28 %

Crown ElectroKinetics's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-39.6/( ( (34.983 - 11.076) + (43.486 - 6.125) )/ 2 )
=-39.6/( ( 23.907 + 37.361 )/ 2 )
=-39.6/30.634
=-129.27 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -129.27% mean?
Crown ElectroKinetics (CRKN) has a ROCE % of -129.27% as of Mar. 2025.
Is Crown ElectroKinetics' ROCE % too high?
Crown ElectroKinetics' current ROCE % is -129.27%.
How does Crown ElectroKinetics' ROCE % compare to HGAS and ILDO?
Crown ElectroKinetics' ROCE % of -129.27% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.53. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.53, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown ElectroKinetics's current ROCE % is -129.27%. 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 ROCE % of -129.27%. The current ROCE % is -129.27%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crown ElectroKinetics (CRKN), the current ROCE % is -129.27% 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.