CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CRAI - US12618T1051 - Common Stock
180.35 USD
-2.78 (-1.52%)
180.35 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, CRAI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRAI was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While CRAI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CRAI is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years CRAI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CRAI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.30%, CRAI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.64%, CRAI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% 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 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CRAI is in line with the industry average of 13.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.97%) for CRAI is above the 3 year average (13.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
CRAI has a Profit Margin of 7.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRAI outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
CRAI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRAI has a Operating Margin of 11.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRAI outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
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 45.98% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRAI has less shares outstanding
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
CRAI has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that CRAI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CRAI's Altman-Z score of 3.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI outperforms 71.26% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.68, CRAI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that CRAI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRAI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CRAI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CRAI has a worse Current ratio (0.92) than 74.71% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.92) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.91% over the past year.
CRAI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.24% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CRAI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.17% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.91%
EPS 3Y11.47%
EPS 5Y20.24%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%10.82%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CRAI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.88%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.51%
Revenue Next 3Y5.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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 22.02, CRAI is valued on the expensive side.
CRAI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRAI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say CRAI is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.05, 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 32.73, CRAI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRAI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRAI is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CRAI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CRAI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRAI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.51, CRAI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, CRAI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CRAI grows each year by 24.11%, which is quite nice.
CRAI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CRAI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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.
The dividend of CRAI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.36%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
180.35
-2.78 (-1.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.63%
Inst Owner Change-4.74%
Ins Owners3.78%
Ins Owner Change-5.14%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)687.41M
Net Income(TTM)56.42M
Analysts82.5
Price Target248.88 (38%)
Short Float %2.81%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
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)1.88%
PT rev (3m)3.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.19 | ||
| P/B | 6.02 | ||
| P/tB | 12.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)8.19
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)9
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY3.11%
SpS108.35
BVpS29.94
TBVpS14.53
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number74.28
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.51%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 37.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 37.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.71
Cap/Depr(3y)64.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.64%
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)13.91%
EPS 3Y11.47%
EPS 5Y20.24%
EPS Q2Q%16.38%
EPS Next Y9.88%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y10.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%10.82%
Revenue Next Year9.63%
Revenue Next 2Y6.51%
Revenue Next 3Y5.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y44.63%
EBIT growth 3Y8.3%
EBIT growth 5Y19.28%
EBIT Next Year41.77%
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%
CRA INTERNATIONAL INC / CRAI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CRAI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CRAI.
What is the valuation status of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) stock?
CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CRAI stock?
The financial health rating of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.36%.