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Industrials - Consulting Services - NASDAQ - US
$ 179.85
-1.32 %
$ 1.22 B
Market Cap
24.27
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CRAI stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 180 USD, CRA International, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CRAI stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 180 USD, CRA International, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CRAI stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 180 USD, CRA International, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CRAI

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FINANCIALS
687 M REVENUE
10.17%
70.8 M OPERATING INCOME
24.98%
46.7 M NET INCOME
21.24%
49.7 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-17.21%
-18.1 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-515.80%
-48.9 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-9.84%
182 M REVENUE
3.07%
25.5 M OPERATING INCOME
19.09%
18 M NET INCOME
19.74%
-80 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-100.72%
-974 K INVESTING CASH FLOW
90.80%
79.1 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
222.33%
Balance Sheet CRA International, Inc.
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Current Assets 269 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 26.7 M
Receivables 226 M
Other Current Assets 16.6 M
Non-Current Assets 302 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 126 M
Other Non-Current Assets 176 M
4.67 %39.56 %2.90 %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 0
Other Non-Current Liabilities 108 M
7.83 %5.20 %56.89 %30.07 %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%
10.29% OPERATING MARGIN
10.29%
6.79% NET MARGIN
6.79%
22.00% ROE
22.00%
8.16% ROA
8.16%
14.71% ROIC
14.71%
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 7.87%
CRAI Average Price Target Wall Street Target
194 USD 7.87%
CRAI Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
194 USD 7.87%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.30% 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
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3-6 MONTHS
3.98 M USD 4
6-9 MONTHS
1.69 M USD 2
9-12 MONTHS
1.54 M USD 3
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7. News
CRA International: Upgrading To Buy After Record Earnings I am upgrading CRA International to Buy at ~$180 as improved margins and earnings growth have tipped the balance favorably from risk to reward. Strong demand in Antitrust, Energy, Intellectual Property, and Life Sciences have driven record results in recent quarters, with management reaffirming its bullish 2025 outlook. Also attractive are the 4% total shareholder yield (combining a stable dividend and generous stock buybacks) and a clean balance sheet. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Appoints Graham Ross as Global Chief Marketing Officer BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Graham Ross has joined CRA as Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Ross will be based in CRA's Toronto office. “I am excited to welcome Graham to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “Graham is a distinguished marketing and business development executive with over 20. businesswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that CRA will participate in the following investor conferences. CRA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh is scheduled to present at both events. Mr. Maleh and Chief Corporate Development Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer Chad Holmes will be available for virtual meetings with investors. Noble Capital Mark. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Reasons to Retain Charles River Stock in Your Portfolio for Now CRAI stock rises 16% in a month, backed by rising earnings, growing dividends, and steady buybacks despite a tight labor market and liquidity concerns. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Energy Practice BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Kurt G. Strunk has joined CRA's Energy Practice as a Vice President. Mr. Strunk will be based in CRA's New York City office. “I am pleased to welcome Kurt to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “He has more than three decades of experience advising clients on complex issues at the int. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Its Financial Economics Practice BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Viktor Tsyrennikov has joined CRA's Financial Economics Practice as a Vice President. “I am pleased to welcome Viktor to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “He is an accomplished PhD economist and trusted advisor to financial institutions, with extensive experience in solving complex. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
CRA International (CRAI) Crossed Above the 200-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors From a technical perspective, CRA International (CRAI) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. CRAI recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend. zacks.com - 1 month ago
CRA International (CRAI) Crossed Above the 50-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors From a technical perspective, CRA International (CRAI) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. CRAI recently overtook the 50-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend. zacks.com - 1 month ago
CRA International Shares Barely Move Since Q1 Earnings Beat CRAI's first-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues increase year over year. zacks.com - 1 month ago
CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Chad Holmes - Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Paul Maleh - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Conference Call Participants Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Marc Riddick - Sidoti & Company Kevin Steinke - Barrington Research Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to Charles River Associates First Quarter 2025 Conference Call. Please note that today's call is being recorded. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
CRA International (CRAI) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates CRA International (CRAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.96 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Charles River Associates (CRA) Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2025 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services, today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 29, 2025. “Building on the momentum of an exceptional fiscal 2024, CRA continued its strong performance into the first quarter, setting new records for financial results,” said Paul Maleh, CRA's President and Chief Executive Officer. “Revenue increased by 5.9% to $181.9. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

CRA International, Inc. CRAI

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Consulting Services
MARKET CAP $ 1.22 B
Dividend Yield 0.30%
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 947
Officers Mr. Chad Holmes Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Dr. Miguel Herce Principal Mr. Neal Kissel Co-Head of Marakon Chief Executive Officer Advisory Practice Mr. Elahd Toam Principal Ms. Stephanie M. Andrews Principal Mr. Paul A. Maleh Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Ms. Sandra Chan Principal Ms. Mary Beth Savio Vice President & Director of Operations Mr. Jonathan D. Yellin J.D. Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Matthew Johnson Principal