CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI)
US12618T1051 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CRAI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRAI was compared to 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CRAI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CRAI is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRAI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRAI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CRAI has been profitable.
CRAI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CRAI (7.38%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.02%, CRAI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAI's Return On Invested Capital of 13.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI outperforms 74.03% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CRAI is in line with the industry average of 12.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.81%) for CRAI is below the current ROIC(13.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.38% | ||
| ROE | 21.02% | ||
| ROIC | 13.12% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)19.61%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)12.81%
ROIC(5y)10.31%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.39%, CRAI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRAI has a better Operating Margin (9.88%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRAI has grown nicely.
CRAI has a worse Gross Margin (29.81%) than 66.23% of its industry peers.
CRAI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.39% | ||
| GM | 29.81% |
OM growth 3Y10.45%
OM growth 5Y5.91%
PM growth 3Y8.59%
PM growth 5Y2.76%
GM growth 3Y2.92%
GM growth 5Y-0.82%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRAI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CRAI has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for CRAI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
CRAI has an Altman-Z score of 4.12. This indicates that CRAI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CRAI has a better Altman-Z score (4.12) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRAI is 2.50, which is a good value as it means it would take CRAI, 2.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRAI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.50) than 70.13% of its industry peers.
CRAI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CRAI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
CRAI has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CRAI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.06, CRAI is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CRAI has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CRAI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CRAI's Quick ratio of 1.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.38% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.69% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CRAI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.73% in the last year.
CRAI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.38%
EPS 3Y17.9%
EPS 5Y13.69%
EPS Q2Q%56.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.73%
Revenue growth 3Y7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y8.36%
Sales Q2Q%13.69%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y32.38%
EPS Next 2Y18.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.76%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, CRAI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CRAI.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRAI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say CRAI is valued inline with the index average.
CRAI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.46.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRAI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRAI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say CRAI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CRAI.
CRAI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CRAI is more expensive than 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CRAI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CRAI may justify a higher PE ratio.
CRAI's earnings are expected to grow with 14.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y18.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRAI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.81, CRAI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, CRAI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
5.2 History
CRAI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As CRAI did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
27.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRAI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
CRA INTERNATIONAL INC
NASDAQ:CRAI (11/21/2024, 8:20:53 PM)
After market: 189.38 0 (0%)189.38
-3.24 (-1.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap1.28B
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| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
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| PE | 26.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.46 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.92
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 7.38% | ||
| ROE | 21.02% | ||
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| OM | 9.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.39% | ||
| GM | 29.81% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.15
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)42.38%
EPS 3Y17.9%
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EPS Next Y32.38%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.73%
Revenue growth 3Y7.07%
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