CRAI:NGS-CRA InternationalInc. (USD)

EQUITY | Consulting Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 174.55

Change

+3.91 (+2.29)%

Market Cap

USD 0.27B

Volume

0.06M

Analyst Target

USD 64.50
Analyst Rating

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About

CRA International, Inc., is a consulting firm that provides economic, financial & management consulting services. It advises clients on litigation & regulatory proceedings & guides corporations through critical business & performance-related issues.

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USD 0.18B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Consulting Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 76.58% 100% F 93% A
Dividend Return 0.42% 75% C 23% F
Total Return 77.01% 100% F 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 77.53% 100% F 93% A
Dividend Return 1.59% 75% C 24% F
Total Return 79.12% 100% F 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 329.19% 86% B+ 94% A
Dividend Return 14.46% 100% F 62% D
Total Return 343.64% 86% B+ 94% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 33.68% 100% F 86% B+
Dividend Return 35.47% 100% F 87% B+
Total Return 1.78% 75% C 43% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 49.09% 25% F 34% F
Risk Adjusted Return 72.25% 75% C 90% A-
Market Capitalization 0.27B 63% D 74% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Consulting Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.80 50% 34%
Price/Book Ratio 4.71 25% 24%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 19.26 25% 14%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.96 38% 20%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 21.17% 75% 90%
Return on Invested Capital 20.23% 82% 88%
Return on Assets 7.01% 75% 91%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector