CRNC
Cerence Inc. Technology Software - Application
6/12
Innovation Score
Patent Activity
1/3
1 patent found
OK
Cash Runway
3/3
Operating cash flow positive — self-funding.
Cash on hand: $108.3M
Cash on hand: $108.3M
Revenue Trajectory
0/3
Revenue: $302.1M
YoY Growth: -17.7%
YoY Growth: -17.7%
Management Quality
2/3
Insider ownership: 3.0%
SBC/Revenue: 35.8%
No reverse splits detected
SBC/Revenue: 35.8%
No reverse splits detected
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$445.8M
Revenue
$302.1M
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-17.7%
Cash on Hand
$108.3M
Cash Runway
Cash Flow Positive
Shares Outstanding
45.2M
Insider Ownership
3.0%
SBC / Revenue
35.8%
Sector / Industry
Technology / Software - Application
Patents (1)
Match type: OK
- Voice assistant error detection system
7-Step Risk Assessment
How CRNC maps to our micro cap methodology:
- Innovation Signal 1 patent identified. This suggests the company is investing in defensible IP.
- Cash Runway Check Cash flow positive. No dilution risk from capital raises.
- Revenue Trajectory -17.7% YoY growth on $302.1M revenue. Revenue declining — investigate whether this is temporary or structural.
- Management Alignment Insiders hold 3.0% of shares. SBC is 35.8% of revenue.
- Competitive Moat Review the company's 10-K for barriers to entry: patents, network effects, switching costs, regulatory approvals. This step requires manual research.
- Catalyst Identification Look for upcoming catalysts: FDA decisions, contract wins, product launches, partnerships. Check recent 8-K filings and earnings transcripts.
- Position Sizing Micro caps carry outsized risk. Consider position sizing relative to conviction level and portfolio concentration. This is a $445.8M company.
Financial Detail
Free Cash Flow
$61.5M
FCF Yield
13.8%
Return on Equity
-12.8%
Debt / Equity
118.3%
Gross Margin
78.3%
Profit Margin
-6.5%
Operating Margin
-3.6%
Price / Book
2.95
Current Ratio
1.90
Dividend Yield
None
Share Count Change (YoY)
N/A
Share Count Change (3yr)
N/A
Quality Flags
FCF Positive
Free Cash Flow Trend
Insufficient Data
Consecutive Years FCF Positive
0
Disclaimer: This is an automated screening tool, not investment advice. Micro cap stocks are inherently risky with low liquidity and high volatility. The innovation score is based on publicly available data and may not reflect the full picture. Steps 5-7 of the methodology require your own research. See our full disclaimer.
Last screened: 2026-05-11