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CRA International, Inc. CRAI
Industrials - Consulting Services - NASDAQ - US
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$ 161.73
-2.44 %
$ 1.1 B
Market Cap
23.96
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CRAI stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 162 USD, CRA International, Inc. is HIDDEN

CRAI Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CRAI stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 162 USD, CRA International, Inc. is HIDDEN

CRAI Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CRAI stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 162 USD, CRA International, Inc. is HIDDEN

CRAI Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CRAI

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1M -9%
6M -21%
1Y 12%
3Y 103%
5Y 404%
All
$215.0$215.0$210.0$210.0$205.0$205.0$200.0$200.0$195.0$195.0$190.0$190.0$185.0$185.0$180.0$180.0$175.0$175.0$170.0$170.0$165.0$165.0$160.0$160.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '25
FINANCIALS
687 M REVENUE
10.17%
Growth Rates
1Year 10.17%
3Years 6.70%
5Years 8.78%
7Years 9.25%
10Years 8.42%
70.8 M OPERATING INCOME
24.98%
Growth Rates
1Year 24.98%
3Years 8.27%
5Years 19.24%
7Years 23.92%
10Years 11.40%
46.7 M NET INCOME
21.24%
Growth Rates
1Year 21.24%
3Years 3.83%
5Years 17.59%
7Years 29.35%
10Years 13.28%
49.7 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-17.21%
Growth Rates
1Year -17.21%
3Years -13.07%
5Years 12.31%
7Years 1.17%
10Years 5.13%
-18.1 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-515.80%
Growth Rates
1Year -515.80%
3Years -90.46%
5Years -1.66%
7Years 4.85%
10Years -11.95%
-48.9 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-9.84%
Growth Rates
1Year -9.84%
3Years 2.05%
5Years -15.45%
7Years -12.18%
10Years -6.56%
176 M REVENUE
5.18%
Growth Rates
1Year 10.17%
3Years 6.70%
5Years 8.78%
7Years 9.25%
10Years 8.42%
21.5 M OPERATING INCOME
16.65%
Growth Rates
1Year 24.98%
3Years 8.27%
5Years 19.24%
7Years 23.92%
10Years 11.40%
15 M NET INCOME
31.33%
Growth Rates
1Year 21.24%
3Years 3.83%
5Years 17.59%
7Years 29.35%
10Years 13.28%
79.4 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
151.47%
Growth Rates
1Year -17.21%
3Years -13.07%
5Years 12.31%
7Years 1.17%
10Years 5.13%
-10.6 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-254.69%
Growth Rates
1Year -515.80%
3Years -90.46%
5Years -1.66%
7Years 4.85%
10Years -11.95%
-64.6 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-115.96%
Growth Rates
1Year -9.84%
3Years 2.05%
5Years -15.45%
7Years -12.18%
10Years -6.56%
Balance Sheet CRA International, Inc.
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Current Assets 269 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 26.7 M
Receivables 162 M
Other Current Assets 80.4 M
Non-Current Assets 302 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 126 M
Other Non-Current Assets 176 M
4.67 %28.40 %14.06 %22.11 %30.75 %Total Assets$571.4m
Current Liabilities 251 M
Accounts Payable 28.2 M
Short-Term Debt 18.7 M
Other Current Liabilities 204 M
Non-Current Liabilities 108 M
Long-Term Debt 84.5 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 23.5 M
7.83 %5.20 %56.89 %23.53 %6.54 %Total Liabilities$359.4m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall CRA International, Inc.
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Revenue 687 M
Cost Of Revenue 480 M
Gross Profit 207 M
Operating Expenses 137 M
Operating Income 70.8 M
Other Expenses 24.1 M
Net Income 46.7 M
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RATIOS
30.18% GROSS MARGIN
30.18%
Averages
1Year 30.18%
3Years 29.43%
5Years 28.94%
7Years 29.29%
10Years 29.67%
10.29% OPERATING MARGIN
10.29%
Averages
1Year 10.29%
3Years 9.77%
5Years 9.20%
7Years 8.49%
10Years 7.36%
6.79% NET MARGIN
6.79%
Averages
1Year 6.79%
3Years 6.78%
5Years 6.50%
7Years 6.07%
10Years 5.11%
22.00% ROE
22.00%
Averages
1Year 22.00%
3Years 20.27%
5Years 18.55%
7Years 16.39%
10Years 12.82%
8.16% ROA
8.16%
Averages
1Year 8.16%
3Years 7.68%
5Years 6.99%
7Years 6.41%
10Years 5.34%
14.71% ROIC
14.71%
Averages
1Year 14.71%
3Years 13.15%
5Years 11.61%
7Years 10.53%
10Years 8.54%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis CRA International, Inc.
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Net Income 46.7 M
Depreciation & Amortization 26.8 M
Capital Expenditures -16.6 M
Stock-Based Compensation 5.29 M
Change in Working Capital -26.2 M
Others -27.9 M
Free Cash Flow 33.1 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets CRA International, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for CRAI of $194 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $194 to a high of $194 .
CRAI Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
194 USD 19.95%
CRAI Average Price Target Wall Street Target
194 USD 19.95%
CRAI Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
194 USD 19.95%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.27% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.49 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership CRA International, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
3.98 M USD 4
3-6 MONTHS
1.69 M USD 2
6-9 MONTHS
1.54 M USD 3
9-12 MONTHS
2.15 M USD 4
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0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
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7. News
Rising Demand for Specialized Advisory Aids CRAI, Talent Costs Ail Charles River Associates' stock is benefiting from strong client relationships and shareholder-friendly policies. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Why CRA International (CRAI) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Why CRA International (CRAI) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Announces Vice President Promotions BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced the promotions of eight new vice presidents: Jonathan Blumenstein in the Labor & Employment Practice; Sandra Chan in the Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice; Martino De Stefano in the Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice; Matteo Foschi in the Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice; Adam Gailey. businesswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Here's Why CRA International (CRAI) is a Strong Growth Stock Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service. zacks.com - 1 month ago
CRAI or EFX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors interested in stocks from the Consulting Services sector have probably already heard of CRA International (CRAI) and Equifax (EFX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? zacks.com - 1 month ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Charles River Associates (CRAI) Right Now? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Announces CFO Transition BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Daniel Mahoney, CRA's Chief Financial Officer, will transition out of his role to a new opportunity outside of the consulting industry, effective April 11, 2025. Chad Holmes, CRA's Chief Corporate Development Officer and former CFO, will serve as interim CFO while the Company conducts a search for a permanent replacement,. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Reasons to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio for Now Commitment to shareholder returns makes CRAI a reliable way for investors to compound wealth over the long term. zacks.com - 1 month ago
FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities' PIPP RFP Auction: Information Session for Prospective Bidders on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an RFP auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) Ohio subsidiaries — Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison — to procure full requirements service for their Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) customers. The winning PIPP supplier will be obligated to serve all of the PIPP lo. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
CRA International Shares Have Fallen 4.7% Since Q4 Earnings Beat Despite robust Q4 results, CRA International's stock moves sluggishly. zacks.com - 1 month ago
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Paul Maleh - Chairman, President, CEO Daniel Mahoney - EVP, CFO and Treasurer Chad Holmes - EVP and Chief Corporate Development Officer Conference Call Participants Marc Riddick - Sidoti & Company Kevin Steinke - Barrington Research Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to Charles River Associates Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call. Please note that today's call is being recorded. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

CRA International, Inc. CRAI

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Consulting Services
MARKET CAP $ 1.1 B
Dividend Yield 0.27%
Description CRA International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides economic, financial, and management consulting services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings; and guides corporations through business strategy and performance-related issues. The company also offers consulting services, including research and analysis, expert testimony, and support in litigation and regulatory proceedings in the areas of finance, accounting, economics, insurance, and forensic accounting and investigations to corporate clients and attorneys. In addition, it offers management consulting services comprising strategy development, performance improvement, corporate strategy and portfolio analysis, estimation of market demand, new product pricing strategies, valuation of intellectual property and other assets, assessment of competitors' actions, and analysis of new sources of supply. The company serves various industries, including communications and media; consumer, health, and wellness products; energy; entertainment and leisure; financial services; healthcare; life sciences; manufacturing and industries; natural resources; retail and distribution; technology; and transportation. CRA International, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Contact 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA, 02116-5092 https://www.crai.com
IPO Date April 24, 1998
Employees 946
Officers Mr. Chad Holmes Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Development Officer Mr. Neal Kissel Co-Head of Marakon Chief Executive Officer Advisory Practice Mr. Paul A. Maleh Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Elahd Toam Principal Ms. Sandra Chan Principal Ms. Mary Beth Savio Vice President & Director of Operations Dr. Miguel Herce Principal Mr. Jonathan D. Yellin J.D. Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Mr. Daniel K. Mahoney CPA Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President & Treasurer Matthew Johnson Principal