CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CRL • US1598641074

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+1.43 (+0.84%)
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This CRL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CRL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CRL was profitable.
  • In the past year CRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years CRL 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CRL had a positive operating cash flow.
CRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRL 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -2.02%, CRL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRL's Return On Equity of -4.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CRL outperforms 59.65% of its industry peers.
  • CRL has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.60%) than 77.19% of its industry peers.
  • CRL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.85%. This is below the industry average of 11.48%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.02%
ROE -4.56%
ROIC 6.6%
ROA(3y)1.3%
ROA(5y)3.17%
ROE(3y)2.98%
ROE(5y)8.14%
ROIC(3y)6.85%
ROIC(5y)7.38%
CRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • CRL has a Operating Margin of 12.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRL outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRL has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.98%, CRL is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.51%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.98%
OM growth 3Y-8.99%
OM growth 5Y-4.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.96%
CRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. CRL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRL is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CRL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CRL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CRL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CRL Yearly Shares OutstandingCRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that CRL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CRL has a better Altman-Z score (2.39) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CRL is 4.13, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CRL, 4.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.13, CRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that CRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CRL (0.68) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.13
Altman-Z 2.39
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC10.5%
CRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that CRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CRL has a worse Current ratio (1.29) than 80.70% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CRL (1.02) is worse than 80.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.02
CRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. CRL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CRL have decreased by -0.39% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.78% on average over the past years.
  • CRL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.85%.
  • Measured over the past years, CRL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.39%
EPS 3Y-2.61%
EPS 5Y4.78%
EPS Q2Q%-10.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CRL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.56% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.35%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5Y11.56%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y2.67%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
CRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. CRL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.66, which indicates a correct valuation of CRL.
  • CRL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CRL is cheaper than 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.35. CRL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.37 indicates a correct valuation of CRL.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CRL is cheaper than 91.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.23), we can say CRL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.66
Fwd PE 15.37
CRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CRL is cheaper than 91.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.29
EV/EBITDA 11.38
CRL Per share dataCRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CRL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)3.49
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%

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5. CRL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CRL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES

NYSE:CRL (4/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 170 -1.23 (-0.72%)

171.23

+1.43 (+0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners110.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change5.84%
Market Cap8.45B
Revenue(TTM)4.02B
Net Income(TTM)-144.34M
Analysts78.26
Price Target206.55 (20.63%)
Short Float %9.4%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.93%
Min EPS beat(2)0.98%
Max EPS beat(2)2.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.75%
Min EPS beat(4)0.98%
Max EPS beat(4)23.68%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.14%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)7.96%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)6.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.74%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.34%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.37%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.18%
PT rev (1m)0.13%
PT rev (3m)-1.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.66
Fwd PE 15.37
P/S 2.1
P/FCF 16.29
P/OCF 11.45
P/B 2.67
P/tB 139.92
EV/EBITDA 11.38
EPS(TTM)10.28
EY6%
EPS(NY)11.14
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)10.51
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)14.95
OCFY8.73%
SpS81.38
BVpS64.14
TBVpS1.22
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)3.49
Graham Number121.801 (-28.87%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.02%
ROE -4.56%
ROCE 8.35%
ROIC 6.6%
ROICexc 6.84%
ROICexgc 14.71%
OM 12.51%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.98%
FCFM 12.91%
ROA(3y)1.3%
ROA(5y)3.17%
ROE(3y)2.98%
ROE(5y)8.14%
ROIC(3y)6.85%
ROIC(5y)7.38%
ROICexc(3y)7.1%
ROICexc(5y)7.66%
ROICexgc(3y)16.12%
ROICexgc(5y)18.95%
ROCE(3y)8.67%
ROCE(5y)9.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.36%
OM growth 3Y-8.99%
OM growth 5Y-4.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.96%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.13
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 54.34%
Cap/Sales 5.46%
Interest Coverage 4.94
Cash Conversion 81.47%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.02
Altman-Z 2.39
F-Score5
WACC10.5%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)73.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.39%
EPS 3Y-2.61%
EPS 5Y4.78%
EPS Q2Q%-10.15%
EPS Next Y8.35%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5Y11.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y0.33%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5Y2.67%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.7%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year25.17%
EBIT Next 3Y11.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.35%
FCF growth 1Y3.37%
FCF growth 3Y20.69%
FCF growth 5Y6.41%
OCF growth 1Y0.42%
OCF growth 3Y5.98%
OCF growth 5Y6.18%

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CRL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CRL.


What is the valuation status of CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES?

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) is 16.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.67.


What is the financial health of CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) stock?

The financial health rating of CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) is 4 / 10.