CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CRAI • US12618T1051

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165.35 USD
-1.52 (-0.91%)
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This CRAI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years CRAI has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CRAI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 75.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRAI has a better Return On Equity (25.60%) than 77.91% of its industry peers.
  • CRAI has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.73%) than 81.40% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CRAI is above the industry average of 13.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (15.43%) for CRAI is below the current ROIC(17.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • CRAI's Profit Margin of 7.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI outperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
  • CRAI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CRAI has a better Operating Margin (11.06%) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRAI has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of CRAI (30.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CRAI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

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2. CRAI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CRAI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CRAI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that CRAI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CRAI's Altman-Z score of 3.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRAI outperforms 70.93% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CRAI is 1.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CRAI, only 1.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CRAI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.83. This is in the better half of the industry: CRAI outperforms 68.60% of its industry peers.
  • CRAI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, CRAI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC9.13%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CRAI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.92, CRAI is not doing good in the industry: 79.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CRAI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CRAI has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRAI underperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
  • CRAI does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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

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3. CRAI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CRAI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.30%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • CRAI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.33%.
  • Measured over the past years, CRAI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.13% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
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

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4. CRAI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.12, the valuation of CRAI can be described as rather expensive.
  • CRAI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRAI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say CRAI is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.43, CRAI is valued on the expensive side.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CRAI.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. CRAI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 18.43
CRAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRAI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 66.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CRAI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.54
EV/EBITDA 11.08
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CRAI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CRAI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CRAI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of CRAI dropped by -22.93% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, CRAI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • CRAI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CRAI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.11%!
  • CRAI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • CRAI pays out 25.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CRAI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
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

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CRAI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CRA INTERNATIONAL INC

NASDAQ:CRAI (4/9/2026, 2:11:58 PM)

165.35

-1.52 (-0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners92.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change-2.71%
Market Cap1.09B
Revenue(TTM)751.58M
Net Income(TTM)54.67M
Analysts82.5
Price Target257.55 (55.76%)
Short Float %4.93%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%
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)-6.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 18.43
P/S 1.45
P/FCF 58.54
P/OCF 48.45
P/B 5.09
P/tB 9.6
EV/EBITDA 11.08
EPS(TTM)8.22
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)8.97
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY1.71%
OCF(TTM)3.41
OCFY2.06%
SpS114.4
BVpS32.51
TBVpS17.23
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number77.54
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 3.66
F-Score6
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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 Y9.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
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

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CRA INTERNATIONAL INC (CRAI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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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 9.16% in the next year.