CRA International,Inc. (CRAI) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

CRA International,Inc.

NasdaqGS•Industrials•Consulting Services

$165.38-0.99(-0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$1.05B

P/E

21.3x

P/S

1.3x

P/B

5.8x

CRA International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides economic, financial, and management consulting services worldwide. It advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings; and guide corporations through business strategy and performance-related issues. The company also offers consulting services, including research and analysis, expert testimony, and comprehensive 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 provides management consulting services, such as strategy development, performance improvement, corporate strategy and portfolio analysis, estimation of market demand, environmental, social and corporate governance and sustainability strategy and analysis, design and implementation of auction and bidding, new product pricing strategies, survey and market research, valuation of intellectual property and other assets, assessment of competitors' actions, and analysis of new sources of supply. The company serves various industries comprising blockchain and cryptocurrency; 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. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 59/100

Strongest: Growth (17/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (13/25).

Profitability15/25

Growth17/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags14/25

Cash & Earnings Quality13/25

Strengths

High ROECash-backed earningsConsistent growthNet cash position

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 21.3x5y range 21.3x – 32.8x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.3x5y range 1.3x – 2.2x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 5.8x5y range 5.2x – 6.7x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Margin Pressure

Watch

Operating margins declined 16.5% — watch for continued compression, which may signal competitive or cost pressure.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 4 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $1.05B

Metrics at a Glance

as of July 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $794.64M
Q. Revenue: $210.81M
TTM EBITDA: $93.29M
TTM Op. Income: $79.42M
Q. Op. Income: $23.54M
TTM Net Income: $49.30M
Q. Net Income: $13.51M
EPS: $2.13
Shares Out.: $6.35M

$794.64M in TTM revenue grew 11.5% YoY, reaching $210.81M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $93.29M and TTM operating income of $79.42M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $49.30M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 29.4%
EBITDA Margin: 12.7%
Op. Margin: 11.2%
Net Margin: 6.4%

Op. margin of 11.2% is up 0.6% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 6.4% and gross margin of 29.4% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 6% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 21.3x
P/S Ratio: 1.3x
P/B Ratio: 5.8x

At 21.3x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.3x and P/B of 5.8x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $678.48M
Cash: $21.44M
Long-Term Debt: N/A
Book Value: $181.85M
D/E Ratio: N/A
Debt/EBITDA: 0.0

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $-4.42M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-27.75M
FCF Margin: -3.5%
FCF / Net Income: -0.6

TTM FCF of $-27.75M on $-4.42M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -0.6x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.