CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CRAI - US12618T1051 - Common Stock
202.94 USD
-0.41 (-0.2%)
Overall CRAI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CRAI against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While CRAI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CRAI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CRAI was profitable.
In the past year CRAI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CRAI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CRAI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CRAI (9.30%) is better than 79.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.64%, CRAI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.97%, CRAI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRAI is in line with the industry average of 12.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.88%) for CRAI is below the current ROIC(14.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.3% | ||
| ROE | 28.64% | ||
| ROIC | 14.97% |
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)20.2%
ROE(5y)18.49%
ROIC(3y)13.88%
ROIC(5y)12.07%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.91%, CRAI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRAI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.94%, CRAI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRAI has grown nicely.
CRAI has a Gross Margin of 32.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRAI outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
CRAI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.91% | ||
| GM | 32.02% |
OM growth 3Y1.5%
OM growth 5Y9.66%
PM growth 3Y-2.64%
PM growth 5Y8.1%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CRAI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CRAI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CRAI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CRAI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.03 indicates that CRAI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CRAI has a Altman-Z score of 4.03. This is in the better half of the industry: CRAI outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
CRAI has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.68. This is a neutral value as CRAI would need 5.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CRAI has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CRAI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating CRAI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRAI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CRAI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CRAI's Current ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI is outperformed by 75.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CRAI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CRAI has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRAI underperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRAI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.61%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 9.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
CRAI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y11.47%
EPS 5Y20.24%
EPS Q2Q%2.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.27%
Revenue growth 3Y6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%9%
3.2 Future
CRAI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.25% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CRAI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.23%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.69, CRAI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRAI is on the same level as its industry peers.
CRAI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.82, the valuation of CRAI can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CRAI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, CRAI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CRAI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRAI is cheaper than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRAI is valued a bit more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 63.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CRAI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.12
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRAI has a yearly dividend return of 0.99%, which is pretty low.
CRAI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.07.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CRAI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CRAI grows each year by 24.11%, which is quite nice.
CRAI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As CRAI did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.11%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
23.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRAI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CRAI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:CRAI (9/16/2025, 12:04:09 PM)
202.94
-0.41 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.24%
Inst Owner Change0.53%
Ins Owners3.94%
Ins Owner Change-3.47%
Market Cap1.34B
Analysts82.5
Price Target244.29 (20.38%)
Short Float %3.51%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.11%
DP23.36%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.98%
Min EPS beat(2)0.35%
Max EPS beat(2)11.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.22%
Min EPS beat(4)0.35%
Max EPS beat(4)23.1%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.81%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.59%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.69%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.72%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.21%
PT rev (1m)1.48%
PT rev (3m)0.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 63.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.22 | ||
| P/B | 6.78 | ||
| P/tB | 13.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
EPS(TTM)7.9
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)8.89
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY1.58%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY2.76%
SpS108.35
BVpS29.94
TBVpS14.53
PEG (NY)3.12
PEG (5Y)1.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.3% | ||
| ROE | 28.64% | ||
| ROCE | 29.41% | ||
| ROIC | 14.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.24% | ||
| OM | 11.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.91% | ||
| GM | 32.02% | ||
| FCFM | 2.96% |
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)20.2%
ROE(5y)18.49%
ROIC(3y)13.88%
ROIC(5y)12.07%
ROICexc(3y)15.53%
ROICexc(5y)13.83%
ROICexgc(3y)23.95%
ROICexgc(5y)21.04%
ROCE(3y)19.28%
ROCE(5y)16.76%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.51%
ROICexcg growth 5Y24.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.57%
OM growth 3Y1.5%
OM growth 5Y9.66%
PM growth 3Y-2.64%
PM growth 5Y8.1%
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 30.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 37.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.03 |
F-Score6
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.72
Cap/Depr(3y)34.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.45%
Profit Quality(3y)90.22%
Profit Quality(5y)120.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y11.47%
EPS 5Y20.24%
EPS Q2Q%2.73%
EPS Next Y8.23%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.27%
Revenue growth 3Y6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%9%
Revenue Next Year8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y6.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y44.63%
EBIT growth 3Y8.3%
EBIT growth 5Y19.28%
EBIT Next Year41.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.2%
FCF growth 3Y-23.19%
FCF growth 5Y24.34%
OCF growth 1Y-5.35%
OCF growth 3Y-13.07%
OCF growth 5Y12.31%