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Creative Realities Inc (CREX)

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$3.37
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY38.68%
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06/30/2025: CREX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Profits (38.68%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

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4 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $6.62

1 Year Target Price $6.62

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.62Target price
Low$1.28
Current$3.37
high$5.2

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 133.81%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance 5.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 33.66M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.62
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.62
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 1.28 - 5.20
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.28 - 5.20
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.01

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) -7.42%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.27%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.11%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 7.81
Enterprise Value 56869339
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value 56869339
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.18
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.44
Shares Outstanding 10518900
Shares Floating 7593722
Shares Outstanding 10518900
Shares Floating 7593722
Percent Insiders 16.42
Percent Institutions 31.66

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 6.62
Buy 1
Strong Buy 3
Buy 1
Strong Buy 3
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Creative Realities Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Creative Realities, Inc. (CREX) was founded in 2003. It has evolved from a traditional signage company to a provider of digital signage solutions, including software, hardware, and creative services. It has grown organically and through acquisitions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Digital Signage Solutions: Offers end-to-end digital signage solutions including strategy, software, hardware, content creation, and ongoing support.
  • Software Platform (Creative Realities OS): A software platform that manages content delivery, device monitoring, and analytics for digital signage networks.
  • Retail Solutions: Specializes in creating immersive and engaging retail experiences through digital signage and interactive technologies.
  • QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Solutions: Solutions to help QSR's improve customer experience. This includes digital menu boards and drive through automation.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Rick Mills serves as the CEO. The company operates with a structure including sales, marketing, operations, and technology departments. Leadership also includes CFO and other executives leading key business segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Creative Realities OS: A cloud-based content management system (CMS) that allows users to create, schedule, and deploy digital content across a network of screens. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include BrightSign, Scala, and Navori.
  • Interactive Kiosks: Custom-designed kiosks that offer interactive experiences for customers in retail, hospitality, and other settings. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include Olea Kiosks, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., and KIOSK Information Systems.
  • Digital Menu Boards: Digital menu boards designed for QSR to improve customer experience. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include STRATACACHE, Revel Systems, and Samsung.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The digital signage market is growing, driven by demand for interactive experiences, increasing adoption of digital advertising, and falling hardware costs. The industry is becoming more fragmented.

Positioning

Creative Realities positions itself as a provider of end-to-end digital signage solutions, focusing on high-value applications and customized solutions. They aim for a consultative approach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global digital signage market is projected to reach tens of billions of dollars. Creative Realities is positioned to capture a share of this market through its comprehensive offerings, but must compete with many companies, large and small.

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Strengths

  • End-to-end solutions provider
  • Strong relationships with key hardware vendors
  • Experienced management team
  • Custom solutions capabilities

Weaknesses

  • Relatively small size compared to major competitors
  • Limited brand awareness
  • Dependence on specific customer segments
  • Fluctuating profitability

Opportunities

  • Expanding adoption of digital signage in various industries
  • Growth in interactive and touch-screen technologies
  • Strategic partnerships with larger companies
  • International expansion

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger players
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic downturns impacting customer spending
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • STRT
  • LG Display (LPL)
  • Samsungs Display (005930.KS)

Competitive Landscape

Creative Realities' advantages include its end-to-end solutions and custom capabilities. Disadvantages include smaller size and brand awareness compared to competitors.

Major Acquisitions

Allure Global Solutions

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Creative Realities' capabilities in interactive retail solutions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Creative Realities' growth has been a mix of organic expansion and acquisitions. Growth has varied year to year.

Future Projections: Future projections are best based on analyst estimates which need to be referenced. These projections usually include revenue and profit growth.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included focusing on high-margin solutions, strategic partnerships, and streamlining operations.

Summary

Creative Realities is a smaller player in a fragmented digital signage market. Its strength lies in offering comprehensive solutions and customized services. Challenges include competition from larger companies and fluctuating profitability. Focus on high-margin offerings is vital for sustained growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary. Financial data are subject to change.

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About Creative Realities Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Louisville, KY, United States
IPO Launch date 2013-05-31
CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Richard C. Mills
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 146
Full time employees 146

Creative Realities, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides digital marketing technology and solutions in the United States and internationally. It offers digital signage and media solutions to enhance communications in a wide-ranging variety of out-of-home environments. The company also provides digital merchandising systems and omni-channel customer engagement systems; interactive digital shopping assistants; advisors and kiosks; and other interactive marketing technologies, such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing, and web-based media that enables its customers to engage with their consumers. In addition, it offers hardware system design/engineering, hardware installation, content development, content scheduling, post-deployment network and field support, and media sales, as well as media management and distribution software platforms and networks; device management; product management; and customized software service layers, systems, experiences, workflows, and integrated solutions. The company sells its solutions to the automotive, retail, digital out of home comprising advertising networks and retail media networks, foodservice/quick-serve restaurants, financial services, gaming, and sports and entertainment venues. Creative Realities, Inc. is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.