Cronos (CRON)
Market Price (12/12/2025): $3.3 | Market Cap: $1.3 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Cronos (CRON)
Market Price (12/12/2025): $3.3Market Cap: $1.3 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: Pharmaceuticals
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -77% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -4.0% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -24 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -18% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -13%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -81% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 49x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 30x |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.3% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Cannabis & Psychedelics. Themes include Medical Cannabis, Recreational Cannabis, and CBD & Wellness Products. |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -77% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Cannabis & Psychedelics. Themes include Medical Cannabis, Recreational Cannabis, and CBD & Wellness Products. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -4.0% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -13%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -81% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -24 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -18% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 49x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 30x |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.3% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
CRON Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Q3 2025 Financial Performance Exceeds EPS Forecasts
Cronos Group reported strong third-quarter 2025 financial results on November 6, 2025, delivering an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07, significantly surpassing the analyst forecast of $0.02, representing a 250% surprise. Despite a slight revenue miss at $36.3 million against an anticipated $37.3 million, the company achieved record levels for consolidated net revenue, gross profit of $18.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million. This improved profitability was primarily driven by higher cannabis flower sales in Israel and increased cannabis extract sales in the Canadian market. The positive earnings announcement led to a premarket stock rise of 4.08%.
2. Strategic Acquisition of CanAdelaar B.V. in Europe
On December 9, 2025, Cronos Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire CanAdelaar B.V., a leading cannabis company operating in the Netherlands' adult-use cannabis pilot program, for an upfront cash payment of €57.5 million (US$67 million). This acquisition is set to establish Cronos's strategic footprint in Europe's regulated adult-use cannabis market and is expected to close in early 2026. News of the acquisition significantly boosted Cronos's stock, with shares rising 9% following the announcement.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CRON Return | -10% | -44% | -35% | -18% | -3% | 38% | -64% |
| Peers Return | -47% | -4% | -55% | -57% | -13% | -18% | -93% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 114% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CRON Win Rate | 42% | 25% | 25% | 33% | 33% | 58% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 37% | 25% | 27% | 40% | 35% | 35% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| CRON Max Drawdown | -41% | -45% | -36% | -34% | -11% | -20% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -76% | -20% | -57% | -66% | -31% | -52% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CGC, TLRY, SNDL, ACB, OGI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/11/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | CRON | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -89.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 831.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -47.1% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 89.2% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 263 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -74.1% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 286.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
Compare to LHI, LLY, JNJ, MRK, PFE
In The Past
Cronos's stock fell -89.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/10/2021. A -89.3% loss requires a 831.1% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.1% | 16.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.1% | -6.1% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | -1.7% | -1.7% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 8.2% | 8.2% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 19.3% | 19.3% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.1% | 16.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.1% | -6.1% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | -1.7% | -1.7% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 8.2% | 8.2% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 19.3% | 19.3% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 2.31 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.4 |
| Rev LTM | 323 |
| Op Inc LTM | -27 |
| FCF LTM | -18 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -49 |
| CFO LTM | 2 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -20 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 11.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 17.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 6.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.5% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -9.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -23.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 2.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 0.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -14.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -6.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -27.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.4 |
| P/S | 1.0 |
| P/EBIT | -7.6 |
| P/E | -0.7 |
| P/CFO | 29.6 |
| Total Yield | -15.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -31.3% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | -0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -2.2% |
| 3M Rtn | -13.2% |
| 6M Rtn | 21.3% |
| 12M Rtn | 0.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | -58.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -3.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -16.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 7.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -16.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -136.0% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/6/2025 | 0.8% | 3.7% | 0.8% |
| 8/7/2025 | 8.1% | 24.8% | 19.0% |
| 5/8/2025 | 8.1% | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| 2/27/2025 | 8.1% | 9.7% | -1.1% |
| 11/12/2024 | 14.7% | 3.6% | -1.0% |
| 8/8/2024 | 4.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% |
| 5/9/2024 | 10.5% | 12.4% | -5.8% |
| 2/29/2024 | -8.0% | -13.3% | 15.5% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| # Negative | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Median Positive | 8.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Negative | -6.7% | -7.4% | -5.8% |
| Max Positive | 16.7% | 28.5% | 55.8% |
| Max Negative | -15.9% | -17.0% | -22.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11122024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2292024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2282023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11072022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8092022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5102022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3012022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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