Despite a reported current ratio of 5.11 in 2025Q1, the company's equity base remains systematically eroded by a retained earnings deficit of $152.6M.
| Total Current Assets | 31.31M | 23.59M | 1.87M | 1.41M | 6.82M | 61K | 191.11K | 191.11K | 180.65K | 24.58K |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 22.45M | 13.7M | 1.06M | 821K | 6.13M | 48.31K | 99.45K | 99.45K | 168.22K | 7.17K |
| Cash Only | 22.45M | 13.7M | 1.06M | 821K | 6.13M | 48.31K | 99.45K | 99.45K | 168.22K | 7.17K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 4.94M | 5.36M | 83K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.79K | 24.79K | 0 | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 85.36 | 99.23 | 198.01 | - | - | - | 17.92 | 17.92 | - | - |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 2.83M | 3.58M | 214K | 590K | 0 | 12.69K | 66.88K | 0 | 12.43K | 17.41K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 12.17M | 11.4M | 7.66M | 5.18M | 2.83M | 327.64K | 481.93K | 481.93K | 324.31K | 171.06K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 10.94M | 10.11M | 4.83M | 3.25M | 895K | 92.63K | 102.38K | 102.38K | 8.61K | 16.94K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 2.64x | 1.95x | 0.03x | - | - | 1.08x | 4.93x | 4.93x | - | - |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 1.1M | 1.16M | 1.38M | 1.6M | 1.76M | 235.01K | 275.41K | 275.41K | 315.7K | 154.11K |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 126K | 126K | 1.45M | 330K | 179K | 0 | 104.14K | 104.14K | 0 | 10 |
| Total Assets | 43.49M | 34.98M | 9.53M | 6.59M | 9.65M | 388.64K | 673.04K | 673.04K | 504.96K | 195.64K |
| Asset Turnover | 0.78x | 0.56x | 0.02x | - | - | 0.26x | 0.75x | 0.75x | - | - |
| Asset Growth % | 733.65% | 267.2% | 44.57% | -31.72% | 2383.56% | -42.26% | 0% | 33.29% | 158.11% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 6.13M | 11.08M | 3.78M | 4.69M | 664K | 7.35M | 4.07M | 4.07M | 1.01M | 242.44K |
| Accounts Payable | 3.54M | 5.44M | 1.5M | 865K | 358K | 1.26M | 517.81K | 517.81K | 89.56K | 59.94K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 62.79 | 97.21 | 617.95 | - | - | 743.18 | 307.82 | 307.82 | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 253K | 863K | 429K | 2.24M | 8K | 3.08M | 1.93M | 1.93M | 323.59K | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 1.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.27M | 225.14K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 0 | 1.17M | 2K | 728K | 0 | 471.33K | 880.81K | 1.4M | 593.56K | 182.5K |
| Current Ratio | 5.11x | 2.13x | 0.50x | 0.30x | 10.27x | 0.01x | 0.05x | 0.05x | 0.18x | 0.10x |
| Quick Ratio | 5.11x | 2.13x | 0.50x | 0.30x | 10.27x | 0.01x | 0.05x | 0.05x | 0.18x | 0.10x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 22.57 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1.49M | 1.66M | 1.07M | 1.37M | 0 | 4.35M | 2.44M | 0 | 413.15K | 59.94K |
| Long-Term Debt | 617K | 1.66M | 0 | 1.37M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 4.16M | 0 | 1.07M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 2K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 413.15K | 59.94K |
| Total Liabilities | 7.61M | 12.74M | 4.85M | 6.06M | 664K | 7.35M | 4.07M | 4.07M | 1.01M | 242.44K |
| Total Debt | 2.38M | 2.53M | 2.16M | 3.6M | 8K | 3.08M | 1.93M | 1.93M | 323.59K | 0 |
| Net Debt | -20.07M | -11.17M | 1.1M | 2.78M | -6.12M | 3.03M | 1.83M | 1.83M | 155.37K | -7.17K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.07x | 0.11x | 0.46x | 6.80x | 0.00x | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | -0.08x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.71x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | 16.77x | -25.10x | -2.09x | -2158.29x | -41.12x | -12.92x | -6.99x | -2.83x | -39.97x | - |
| Total Equity | 35.88M | 22.24M | 4.68M | 530K | 8.99M | -6.96M | -3.39M | -3.39M | -501.75K | -46.81K |
| Equity Growth % | 1923.03% | 375.6% | 782.45% | -94.1% | 229.13% | -105.04% | 0% | -576.56% | -971.89% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 2.14 | 0.38 | 35.06 | 273.57 | 6369.95 | -7077.55 | -3386.79 | -3386.79 | -500.59 | -0.01 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 35.88M | 22.24M | 4.68M | 530K | 8.99M | -6.96M | -3.39M | -3.39M | -501.75K | -46.81K |
| Common Stock | 0 | 0 | 7K | 2K | 1K | 1.73K | 988 | 988 | 930 | 890 |
| Retained Earnings | -152.63M | -142.94M | -117M | -88M | -73.69M | -16.45M | -6.84M | -6.84M | -2.55M | -1.34M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | - |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -68.27K | -31.91K | 0 | -16.39K | -8.06K |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Persistent Capital Dilution Risk
As reported in recent SEC filings, CRKN's total assets expanded to $43.5M in 2025Q1, yet this growth appears largely driven by external financing rather than organic asset accumulation, leaving the company's long-term financial trajectory highly dependent on continued capital market access to sustain its current operational pivot.
The rapid fluctuation in asset levels over the past ten quarters suggests a business model in flux rather than a stable growth trajectory. Investors should monitor whether the recent increase in asset base translates into productive capacity or if it merely reflects temporary working capital requirements for the infrastructure segment.
Based on the company's reported figures, the current ratio improved to 5.11 in 2025Q1, yet this metric appears misleading given the persistent cash burn and the historical tendency for liquidity to evaporate rapidly, as evidenced by the 2024Q1 low of 0.47 in the current ratio.
While the current cash position of $22.4M provides a temporary cushion, the company's history of rapid liquidity depletion suggests this buffer may be insufficient to cover long-term operating deficits. The reliance on external funding to maintain these liquidity levels warrants significant caution regarding future dilution risks.
As evidenced by the quarterly financial statements, retained earnings have deteriorated to a deficit of $152.6M, indicating that the company's equity base is being systematically eroded by persistent operational losses and the ongoing need for dilutive financing to support the business pivot.
The accumulation of such a significant deficit in retained earnings highlights the structural challenges in achieving profitability. Shareholders should be aware that the equity value is increasingly supported by capital raises rather than internally generated earnings, which may limit long-term value creation.
According to the balance sheet data, net PPE has grown to $10.9M as of 2025Q1, reflecting the company's transition toward an asset-heavy infrastructure services model that requires significant investment in specialized machinery to support its fiber optic drilling operations.
This shift toward tangible assets increases the company's exposure to depreciation and maintenance costs, which may further pressure margins. The relatively low level of goodwill at $1.1M suggests that the asset base is primarily composed of operational equipment rather than intangible value, which may be a positive sign for asset quality if the infrastructure segment achieves scale.
While the debt-to-equity ratio appears manageable at 0.07, the company's reliance on equity financing to fund operations suggests that the true cost of capital is significantly higher than the headline debt figures imply, creating a non-obvious risk of ongoing shareholder dilution.
Investors should look beyond the low leverage ratios, as the company's inability to generate positive cash flow necessitates constant equity issuance. This dynamic effectively shifts the burden of financing from traditional lenders to shareholders, which may not be fully captured in standard leverage metrics.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRKN stock.
As of 2024, Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (CRKN) had total assets of $35.0M including $23.6M in current assets.
Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (CRKN) carries total debt of $2.5M, offset by $13.7M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (CRKN) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $22.2M ($0.38 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (CRKN) reported a current ratio of 2.13x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.