CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRL - US1598641074 - Common Stock
203.47 USD
-0.19 (-0.09%)
CRL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. CRL has an average financial health and profitability rating. CRL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CRL has always been profitable.
CRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CRL has a Return On Assets (-1.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CRL has a Return On Equity (-2.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.84%, CRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRL is significantly below the industry average of 13.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.11% | ||
| ROE | -2.45% | ||
| ROIC | 5.84% |
ROA(3y)4.11%
ROA(5y)4.9%
ROE(3y)9.94%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
1.3 Margins
CRL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CRL (11.73%) is better than 71.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRL has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CRL (34.68%) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 34.68% |
OM growth 3Y-8.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.4%
PM growth 3Y-71.55%
PM growth 5Y-51.64%
GM growth 3Y-2.67%
GM growth 5Y-1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.63 indicates that CRL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.63, CRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRL is 4.02, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CRL, 4.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.02) than 75.44% of its industry peers.
CRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating CRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRL is outperformed by 71.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC10.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that CRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRL has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CRL underperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that CRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRL has a Quick ratio of 1.10. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRL underperforms 75.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.25%.
CRL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CRL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.92% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.25%
EPS 3Y-0.03%
EPS 5Y8.93%
EPS Q2Q%-6.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.92%
Revenue growth 3Y4.59%
Revenue growth 5Y9.09%
Sales Q2Q%-0.49%
3.2 Future
CRL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.83% yearly.
CRL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.17%
EPS Next 2Y3.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y6.83%
Revenue Next Year-0.56%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y2.25%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
CRL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.29.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CRL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRL is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, CRL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CRL is cheaper than 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)116
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y3.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CRL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:CRL (12/29/2025, 9:55:33 AM)
203.47
-0.19 (-0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.76%
Inst Owner Change-7.93%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap10.01B
Revenue(TTM)4.02B
Net Income(TTM)-83.48M
Analysts77.27
Price Target201.38 (-1.03%)
Short Float %5.29%
Short Ratio2.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)13.28%
Min EPS beat(2)2.88%
Max EPS beat(2)23.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.51%
Min EPS beat(4)2.88%
Max EPS beat(4)23.68%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.19%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.5%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)6.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.74%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.74%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.53%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.83%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.25%
PT rev (1m)4.41%
PT rev (3m)10.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.35 |
EPS(TTM)10.55
EY5.19%
EPS(NY)10.97
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)11.05
FCFY5.43%
OCF(TTM)15.23
OCFY7.48%
SpS81.75
BVpS69.19
TBVpS-1.79
PEG (NY)116
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number128.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.11% | ||
| ROE | -2.45% | ||
| ROCE | 7.39% | ||
| ROIC | 5.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.86% | ||
| OM | 11.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 34.68% | ||
| FCFM | 13.51% |
ROA(3y)4.11%
ROA(5y)4.9%
ROE(3y)9.94%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
ROICexc(3y)7.59%
ROICexc(5y)7.91%
ROICexgc(3y)18.25%
ROICexgc(5y)19.94%
ROCE(3y)9.27%
ROCE(5y)9.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.19%
OM growth 3Y-8.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.4%
PM growth 3Y-71.55%
PM growth 5Y-51.64%
GM growth 3Y-2.67%
GM growth 5Y-1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.63 |
F-Score4
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)90.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.76%
Profit Quality(3y)1669.68%
Profit Quality(5y)1049.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.25%
EPS 3Y-0.03%
EPS 5Y8.93%
EPS Q2Q%-6.18%
EPS Next Y0.17%
EPS Next 2Y3.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y6.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.92%
Revenue growth 3Y4.59%
Revenue growth 5Y9.09%
Sales Q2Q%-0.49%
Revenue Next Year-0.56%
Revenue Next 2Y0.55%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y2.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.53%
EBIT growth 5Y7.56%
EBIT Next Year29.81%
EBIT Next 3Y11.7%
EBIT Next 5Y9.91%
FCF growth 1Y47.54%
FCF growth 3Y-1.94%
FCF growth 5Y8.06%
OCF growth 1Y7.42%
OCF growth 3Y-1.16%
OCF growth 5Y8.84%
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CRL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CRL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CRL.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) stock?
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 19.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.94.
How financially healthy is CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES?
The financial health rating of CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES (CRL) is 4 / 10.