2.64 USD
-0.02 (-0.75%)
Taking everything into account, CREX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CREX was compared to 95 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CREX have multiple concerns. CREX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CREX had positive earnings in the past year.
CREX had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years CREX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CREX reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -14.93%, CREX is doing worse than 70.53% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -41.80%, CREX is not doing good in the industry: 62.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.93% | ||
| ROE | -41.8% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-2.23%
ROA(5y)-17.47%
ROE(3y)-5.54%
ROE(5y)-80.4%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of CREX (43.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CREX has grown nicely.
CREX does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 43.13% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CREX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CREX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CREX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CREX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.52, we must say that CREX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CREX's Altman-Z score of -0.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CREX is outperformed by 71.58% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that CREX has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.01, CREX is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.52 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that CREX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.03, CREX is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that CREX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CREX's Quick ratio of 0.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CREX is outperformed by 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CREX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
Looking at the last year, CREX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.37% in the last year.
CREX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.37%
Revenue growth 3Y40.23%
Revenue growth 5Y9.98%
Sales Q2Q%-26.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CREX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 66.98% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CREX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 32.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-97.82%
EPS Next 2Y66.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y42.62%
Revenue Next 3Y32.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.86, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CREX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CREX is valued a bit cheaper than 71.58% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CREX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say CREX is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.15, the valuation of CREX can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CREX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CREX is cheaper than 71.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. CREX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CREX is valued a bit more expensive than 66.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 101.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CREX's earnings are expected to grow with 66.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y66.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CREX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:CREX (12/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM)
2.64
-0.02 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.19%
Inst Owner Change-23.71%
Ins Owners17.24%
Ins Owner Change21.85%
Market Cap27.77M
Revenue(TTM)44.32M
Net Income(TTM)-9.15M
Analysts84
Price Target8.29 (214.02%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio0.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-116.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-149.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-82.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)57.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-149.99%
Max EPS beat(4)601.45%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.23%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.2%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.48%
PT rev (1m)13.04%
PT rev (3m)22.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-519.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-333.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-724.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-633.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)15.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)41.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)12.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 101.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY9.85%
FCF(TTM)-0.44
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.21
OCFYN/A
SpS4.21
BVpS2.08
TBVpS-1.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.93% | ||
| ROE | -41.8% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 43.13% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-2.23%
ROA(5y)-17.47%
ROE(3y)-5.54%
ROE(5y)-80.4%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 46.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.52 |
F-Score2
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)115.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2100%
EPS Next Y-97.82%
EPS Next 2Y66.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.37%
Revenue growth 3Y40.23%
Revenue growth 5Y9.98%
Sales Q2Q%-26.97%
Revenue Next Year10.75%
Revenue Next 2Y42.62%
Revenue Next 3Y32.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-219.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year484.05%
EBIT Next 3Y202.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-208.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-125.48%
OCF growth 3Y93.04%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CREATIVE REALITIES INC / CREX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CREATIVE REALITIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CREX.
What is the valuation status for CREX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CREATIVE REALITIES INC (CREX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CREX stock?
CREATIVE REALITIES INC (CREX) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CREX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CREATIVE REALITIES INC (CREX) is expected to decline by -97.82% in the next year.