Cra International Stock Today

CRAI Stock  USD 189.38  3.24  1.68%   

Performance

9 of 100

 
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Odds Of Distress

Less than 6

 
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CRA International is trading at 189.38 as of the 22nd of November 2024. This is a 1.68 percent decrease since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 192.62. CRA International has only a 6 % chance of going through financial distress over the next few years but had a somewhat ok performance during the last 90 days. Equity ratings for CRA International are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 28th of November 2023 and ending today, the 22nd of November 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Commercial & Professional Services
IPO Date
24th of April 1998
Category
Industrials
CRA International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides economic, financial, and management consulting services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. CRA International, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company has 6.78 M outstanding shares of which 48.3 K shares are currently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 1.22 trading days to cover. More on CRA International

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CRA Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEOPaul Maleh
Business ConcentrationResearch & Consulting Services, Commercial & Professional Services, Industrials, NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ Composite Total, Industrials, Professional Services, Consulting Services, Industrials (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Return On Assets0.06170.0911
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Asset Turnover1.091.23
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.390.35
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities247.9 M236.1 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total59.5 M105 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Assets359.9 M553.2 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets184.8 M265.5 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
CRA International can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand CRA International's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of CRA International's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
CRA International currently holds 108.75 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 1.01, which is about average as compared to similar companies. CRA International has a current ratio of 1.06, suggesting that it is in a questionable position to pay out its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about CRA International's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Change In Working Capital

(4.38 Million)
CRA International (CRAI) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116-5092 and employs 978 people. CRA International is listed under Research & Consulting Services category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 1.31 B. CRA International conducts business under Professional Services sector and is part of Industrials industry. The entity has 6.78 M outstanding shares of which 48.3 K shares are currently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 1.22 trading days to cover. CRA International currently holds about 15.62 M in cash with 60.07 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 2.18.
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Ownership Allocation
The market capitalization of CRA International is $1.31 Billion. The majority of CRA International outstanding shares are owned by institutions. These other corporate entities are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in CRA International to benefit from reduced commissions. Thereupon, outside corporations are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in CRA International. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of CRA International as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Note, that even with substantial debt, if the true value of the firm is larger than the current market value, you may still be able to generate positive returns on investment in this company in the future.
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CRA Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
State Street Corp2024-06-30
157.9 K
Swedbank Ab2024-09-30
135 K
Northern Trust Corp2024-09-30
103.2 K
Wellington Management Company Llp2024-06-30
91.8 K
Rice Hall James & Associates, Llc2024-09-30
86.5 K
Pembroke Management Ltd2024-09-30
84.3 K
Needham Investment Management, Llc2024-06-30
78 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2024-06-30
74.3 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2024-09-30
70.5 K
Neuberger Berman Group Llc2024-06-30
625.2 K
Fmr Inc2024-09-30
548.7 K
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CRA International Historical Income Statement

As of now, CRA International's Cost Of Revenue is increasing as compared to previous years. The CRA International's current Income Before Tax is estimated to increase to about 54.9 M, while Selling General Administrative is projected to decrease to under 74.9 M. View More Fundamentals

CRA Stock Against Markets

CRA International Corporate Management

When determining whether CRA International offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of CRA International's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Cra International Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Cra International Stock:
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Is Research & Consulting Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of CRA International. If investors know CRA will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about CRA International listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.38
Dividend Share
1.68
Earnings Share
6.18
Revenue Per Share
97.924
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.137
The market value of CRA International is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of CRA that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of CRA International's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is CRA International's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because CRA International's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect CRA International's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between CRA International's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if CRA International is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, CRA International's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.