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Why quality investors should have a look at CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (NASDAQ:CRAI).

By Mill Chart

Last update: Aug 23, 2023

Quality investors are looking for the best of the best. Companies which are growing steadily and consistently, but are also in excellent financial condition. We will have a look here to see if CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (NASDAQ:CRAI) is suited for quality investing. Investors should of couse do their own research, but we spotted CRA INTERNATIONAL INC showing up in our Caviar Cruise quality screen, so it may be worth spending some more time on it.

Looking into the quality metrics of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC

  • CRA INTERNATIONAL INC has shown strong performance in revenue growth over the past 5 years, with a 9.81% increase. This indicates the company's ability to generate consistent revenue growth and reflects its potential for long-term success.
  • With a robust ROIC excluding cash and goodwill at 15.81%, CRA INTERNATIONAL INC showcases its effective allocation of capital and operational excellence. This metric signifies the company's ability to generate attractive returns and supports its long-term financial performance.
  • The Debt/Free Cash Flow Ratio of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC stands at 2.23, reflecting the company's prudent capital structure and cash flow dynamics. This ratio highlights the company's ability to generate robust free cash flow relative to its debt obligations.
  • With a robust Profit Quality (5-year) ratio of 105.0%, CRA INTERNATIONAL INC highlights its ability to consistently generate high-quality profits. This metric reflects the company's effective management and operational excellence in delivering reliable earnings over the long term.
  • CRA INTERNATIONAL INC has demonstrated consistent growth in EBIT over the past 5 years, with a strong 30.2%. This signifies the company's ability to generate sustainable earnings and reflects its positive financial trajectory.
  • The EBIT 5-year growth of CRA INTERNATIONAL INC has outpaced its Revenue 5-year growth, reflecting the company's focus on optimizing its profitability and generating sustainable earnings. This trend underscores its strong financial management.

How does the complete fundamental picture look for NASDAQ:CRAI?

Every day ChartMill assigns a Fundamental Rating to every stock. The score ranges from 0 to 10 and is determined by evaluating multiple fundamental indicators and properties.

Overall CRAI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CRAI against 77 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.

For an up to date full fundamental analysis you can check the fundamental report of CRAI

More quality stocks can be found in our Caviar Cruise screen.

Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.

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CRA INTERNATIONAL INC

NASDAQ:CRAI (4/19/2024, 12:29:23 PM)

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