CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CRAI • US12618T1051

Current stock price

158.84 USD
-3.16 (-1.95%)
At close:
158.705 USD
-0.13 (-0.08%)
After Hours:

This CRAI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

8

1. CRAI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CRAI was profitable.
  • CRAI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CRAI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CRAI had a positive operating cash flow.
CRAI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRAI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.69%, CRAI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CRAI (25.60%) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.73%, CRAI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRAI is above the industry average of 13.03%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (17.73%) for CRAI is above the 3 year average (15.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.69%
ROE 25.6%
ROIC 17.73%
ROA(3y)7.92%
ROA(5y)7.83%
ROE(3y)21.87%
ROE(5y)21.28%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)14.07%
CRAI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRAI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.27%, CRAI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRAI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CRAI has a Operating Margin of 11.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRAI outperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
  • CRAI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CRAI has a Gross Margin (30.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRAI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.06%
PM (TTM) 7.27%
GM 30.91%
OM growth 3Y3.64%
OM growth 5Y10.07%
PM growth 3Y-0.39%
PM growth 5Y8.68%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y2.68%
CRAI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRAI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

6

2. CRAI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRAI is creating value.
  • CRAI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CRAI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CRAI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CRAI Yearly Shares OutstandingCRAI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M
CRAI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRAI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • CRAI has an Altman-Z score of 3.61. This indicates that CRAI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.61, CRAI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRAI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.83. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CRAI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.83) than 66.28% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that CRAI is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, CRAI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 3.61
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC9.07%
CRAI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRAI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CRAI has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that CRAI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CRAI has a worse Current ratio (0.92) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CRAI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CRAI's Quick ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI is outperformed by 79.07% of its industry peers.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for CRAI is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.92
CRAI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRAI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

5

3. CRAI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.30% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 9.33% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.3%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y19.66%
EPS Q2Q%1.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.33%
Revenue growth 3Y8.35%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%11.63%

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 8.56% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.89%
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.62%
Revenue Next 2Y5.88%
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.
CRAI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRAI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
CRAI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRAI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

3

4. CRAI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CRAI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.32.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRAI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CRAI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.25, CRAI is valued on the expensive side.
  • CRAI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • CRAI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.32
Fwd PE 18.25
CRAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 69.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRAI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRAI is valued a bit more expensive than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.24
EV/EBITDA 10.76
CRAI Per share dataCRAI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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)3.28
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

5

5. CRAI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%, CRAI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of CRAI has falen by -24.63%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, CRAI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CRAI is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

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 Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
CRAI Yearly Dividends per shareCRAI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 25.30% 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.
DP25.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CRAI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCRAI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
CRAI Dividend Payout.CRAI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CRAI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

CRAI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CRA INTERNATIONAL INC

NASDAQ:CRAI (4/17/2026, 8:03:45 PM)

After market: 158.705 -0.13 (-0.08%)

158.84

-3.16 (-1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners92.24%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners3.37%
Ins Owner Change-2.71%
Market Cap1.04B
Revenue(TTM)751.58M
Net Income(TTM)54.67M
Analysts82.5
Price Target257.55 (62.14%)
Short Float %4.13%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.11%
DP25.3%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date03-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.43%
Max EPS beat(2)12.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.43%
Max EPS beat(4)12.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.94%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.27%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.43%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.61%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.32
Fwd PE 18.25
P/S 1.39
P/FCF 56.24
P/OCF 46.54
P/B 4.89
P/tB 9.22
EV/EBITDA 10.76
EPS(TTM)8.22
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)8.7
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)3.41
OCFY2.15%
SpS114.4
BVpS32.51
TBVpS17.23
PEG (NY)3.28
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number77.5431 (-51.18%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.69%
ROE 25.6%
ROCE 27.82%
ROIC 17.73%
ROICexc 18.75%
ROICexgc 27.54%
OM 11.06%
PM (TTM) 7.27%
GM 30.91%
FCFM 2.47%
ROA(3y)7.92%
ROA(5y)7.83%
ROE(3y)21.87%
ROE(5y)21.28%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)14.07%
ROICexc(3y)16.97%
ROICexc(5y)15.8%
ROICexgc(3y)25.87%
ROICexgc(5y)23.99%
ROCE(3y)22.69%
ROCE(5y)20.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.88%
OM growth 3Y3.64%
OM growth 5Y10.07%
PM growth 3Y-0.39%
PM growth 5Y8.68%
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y2.68%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.83
Debt/EBITDA 0.35
Cap/Depr 27.36%
Cap/Sales 0.51%
Interest Coverage 17.84
Cash Conversion 23.05%
Profit Quality 33.94%
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.92
Altman-Z 3.61
F-Score6
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)63.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)85.2%
Profit Quality(5y)96.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.3%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y19.66%
EPS Q2Q%1.48%
EPS Next Y5.89%
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.33%
Revenue growth 3Y8.35%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%11.63%
Revenue Next Year6.62%
Revenue Next 2Y5.88%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.49%
EBIT growth 3Y12.3%
EBIT growth 5Y19.02%
EBIT Next Year18.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.96%
FCF growth 3Y-4.51%
FCF growth 5Y-13.16%
OCF growth 1Y-54.91%
OCF growth 3Y-3.71%
OCF growth 5Y-16.32%

CRA INTERNATIONAL INC / CRAI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CRAI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CRAI.


Can you provide the valuation status for CRA INTERNATIONAL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CRA INTERNATIONAL INC?

CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) stock?

The financial health rating of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) is 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) is expected to grow by 5.89% in the next year.