CRWS—56

Crown Crafts Inc

Home FurnishingsVerified

Score breakdown

Profitability+9Sentiment+24Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3

Quality breakdown

Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations3

Crown Crafts operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 3.57, indicating moderate leverage and strong short-term liquidity [doc:CRWS-Valuation-2023]. However, the company reported negative free cash flow of -$12.0 million in the latest period, driven by capital expenditures of -$0.87 million and a net loss of -$9.4 million [doc:CRWS-Financial-2023]. Profitability metrics show significant underperformance relative to industry norms. The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of -23.6% and a return on assets (ROA) of -11.5%, both well below the median for the Home Furnishings industry [doc:CRWS-Valuation-2023]. Gross profit of $21.3 million on $87.3 million in revenue implies a gross margin of 24.5%, which is below the industry median of 30.2% [doc:CRWS-Valuation-2023]. The company’s revenue is concentrated in the U.S. market, with no material international exposure disclosed in the latest filings. It operates through two primary segments: Sassy Baby and NoJo Baby & Kids, which collectively represent all revenue streams [doc:CRWS-10K-2023]. No material revenue concentration by product category is disclosed, though the company emphasizes soft goods and nursery accessories as core offerings [doc:CRWS-10K-2023]. Looking ahead, Crown Crafts expects revenue to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of less than 1% in the following year. This outlook is constrained by weak demand in the juvenile products sector and ongoing supply chain disruptions [doc:CRWS-Outlook-2023]. The company’s operating cash flow of $9.8 million provides some buffer against near-term liquidity risks, but its free cash flow deficit suggests ongoing reinvestment needs [doc:CRWS-Financial-2023]. Risk factors include a net cash position of -$18.0 million after subtracting total debt, which elevates liquidity risk. The company has no near-term dilution pressure, with basic and diluted shares outstanding aligned at 10.7 million [doc:CRWS-Risk-2023]. However, the risk assessment flags a negative net cash position as a key concern [doc:CRWS-Risk-2023]. Recent 10-K filings highlight challenges in managing inventory and maintaining gross margins amid competitive pricing pressures. The company also disclosed a strategic shift toward higher-margin private label programs and licensed collections to improve profitability [doc:CRWS-10K-2023].

Profile

CompanyCrown Crafts Inc

TickerCRWS.O

SectorConsumer Cyclicals

BusinessCyclical Consumer Products

Industry groupCyclical Consumer Products

IndustryHome Furnishings

AI analysis

Business. Crown Crafts, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes infant, toddler, and juvenile consumer products, including developmental toys, bedding, nursery accessories, and diaper bags, primarily through mass merchants, large chain stores, and juvenile specialty stores [doc:CRWS-10K-2023].

Classification. Crown Crafts is classified in the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Products business sector, and Home Furnishings industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:CRWS--2023].

Key takeaways

Crown Crafts has strong short-term liquidity but negative free cash flow and weak profitability.
ROE and ROA are significantly below industry medians, reflecting operational underperformance.
Revenue is concentrated in the U.S. and driven by two primary brand segments.
Outlook for revenue growth is muted, with demand and supply chain challenges cited as key constraints.
Liquidity risk is elevated due to a negative net cash position after debt.
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Financial snapshot

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Revenue$87.2M

Gross profit$21.3M

Operating income-$11.2M

Net income-$9.4M

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Operating cash flow$9.8M

CapEx-$872.0k

Free cash flow-$12.0M

Total assets$81.2M

Total liabilities$41.5M

Total equity$39.6M

Cash & equivalents$521.0k

Long-term debt$18.5M

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Valuation

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Tangible book$39.6M

Net cash-$18.0M

Current ratio3.6

Debt/Equity0.5

ROA-11.5%

ROE-23.6%

Cash conversion-1.1%

CapEx/Revenue-1.0%

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Asset intensity—

Dilution ratio0.0%

Risk assessment

Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskMedium

Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

Industry benchmarks

Activity: Home Furnishings · cohort 2 companies

MetricCRWSActivity

Op margin-12.8%7.3% medp25 5.9% · p75 8.7%bottom quartile

Net margin-10.7%4.3% medp25 3.9% · p75 4.7%bottom quartile

Gross margin24.4%33.2% medp25 28.5% · p75 37.9%bottom quartile

R&D / revenue—0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%

CapEx / revenue-1.0%3.2% medp25 2.7% · p75 3.6%bottom quartile

Debt / equity47.0%84.0% medp25 52.4% · p75 115.6%bottom quartile

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