CRAI Stock Analysis: CRA International | NASDAQ

Consulting Services | NASDAQ, USA | Market Cap: 969m USD | 12M Return: -18% | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Economic Consulting, Litigation Consulting, Management Consulting, Financial Advisory
Total Rating 39
Safety 61
Buy Signal -0.23
Consulting Services
Industry Rotation: +2.7
Market Cap: 969M
Avg Turnover: 25.0M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility40.4%
VaR 5th Pctl6.81%
VaR vs Median2.42%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.44
Rel. Str. IBD16.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group50
Character TTM
Beta0.356
Beta Downside0.531
Hurst Exponent0.505
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD38.12%
CAGR/Max DD0.47
CAGR/Mean DD1.61
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of CRAI over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-06": 1.53, "2021-09": 1.44, "2021-12": 1.14, "2022-03": 1.53, "2022-06": 1.58, "2022-09": 1.64, "2022-12": 1.19, "2023-03": 1.29, "2023-06": 1.42, "2023-09": 1.13, "2023-12": 1.63, "2024-03": 1.96, "2024-06": 1.83, "2024-09": 1.77, "2024-12": 2.03, "2025-03": 2.22, "2025-06": 1.88, "2025-09": 2.06, "2025-12": 2.06, "2026-03": 1.99,
EPS CAGR: 20.16%
EPS Trend: 93.4%
Last SUE: -0.16
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of CRAI over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-06: 148.237, 2021-09: 136.412, 2021-12: 134.766, 2022-03: 148.382, 2022-06: 149.102, 2022-09: 148.441, 2022-12: 144.976, 2023-03: 152.845, 2023-06: 161.965, 2023-09: 147.553, 2023-12: 161.613, 2024-03: 171.789, 2024-06: 171.442, 2024-09: 167.748, 2024-12: 176.435, 2025-03: 181.851, 2025-06: 186.878, 2025-09: 185.891, 2025-12: 196.963, 2026-03: 200.975,
Rev. CAGR: 9.32%
Rev. Trend: 99.7%
Last SUE: 2.13
Qual. Beats: 4

Warnings

Below Sma 200d

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 10.5 years of data

Jan -3.8% 44
Feb +1.5% 15
Mar -4.1% 29
Apr +0.9% 8
May -6.5% 26
Jun -0.5% 11
Jul +1.3% 17
Aug -1.1% 5
Sep -0.3% 8
Oct -0.1% 8
Nov +1.8% 29
Dec -2.4% 9

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: CRAI CRA International

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI) is a global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and management advisory services, classified within the Industrials sector under the Research & Consulting Services sub-industry. The company supports clients facing litigation and regulatory proceedings by providing research, expert testimony, and analysis across finance, accounting, economics, insurance, and forensic investigations. It also delivers management consulting work on corporate strategy, performance improvement, ESG and sustainability, auction and bidding design, and intellectual property valuation, operating on a professional services model that monetizes expert time and analytical engagements rather than physical products.

Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CRA has been publicly listed since its 1998 IPO and serves a diverse client base spanning industries such as energy, healthcare, life sciences, financial services, technology, transportation, communications and media, and emerging areas including blockchain and cryptocurrency. Its revenue is generated primarily through engagements with law firms, corporate clients, and government entities requiring specialized economic and financial expertise.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Antitrust litigation and regulatory complexity boost consulting demand
  • Life sciences and energy transition engagements expand revenue mix
  • Share repurchases and dividends supplement modest organic growth
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 5.5
Net Income: 47.9m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: -0.03 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -5.27 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -8.35% < 20% (prev 1.09%; Δ -9.44% < -1%)
CFO/TA -0.02 > 3% & CFO -11.5m > Net Income 47.9m
Net Debt (335.8m) to EBITDA (98.9m): 3.40 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.83 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (6.59m) vs 12m ago -3.99% < -2%
Gross Margin: 27.15% > 18% (prev 30.58%; Δ -3.43% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 123.0% > 50% (prev 118.1%; Δ 4.90% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 12.33 > 6 (EBIT TTM 73.2m / Interest Expense TTM 5.94m)
Altman Z'' 1.63
A: -0.10 (Total Current Assets 316.5m - Total Current Liabilities 380.8m) / Total Assets 662.4m
B: 0.32 (Retained Earnings 209.2m / Total Assets 662.4m)
C: 0.12 (EBIT TTM 73.2m / Avg Total Assets 626.4m)
D: 0.43 (Book Value of Equity 198.4m / Total Liabilities 464.0m)
Altman-Z'' = 1.63 = BB
Beneish M -2.76
DSRI: 1.00 (Receivables 259.2m/234.8m, Revenue 770.7m/697.5m)
GMI: 1.13 (GM 30.58% / 27.15%)
AQI: 1.11 (AQ_t 0.36 / AQ_t-1 0.32)
SGI: 1.10 (Revenue 770.7m / 697.5m)
TATA: 0.09 (NI 47.9m - CFO -11.5m) / TA 662.4m)
Beneish M = -2.76 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of CRAI shares?

As of July 15, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 164.12 with a total of 221,535 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.62%, over one month by +11.08%, over three months by +1.31% and over the past year by -18.03%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 146.60 (which is 10.7% or 2.6 ATR below the current price).

Is CRAI a buy, sell or hold?

CRA International has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.50. Therefore, it is recommended to hold CRAI.

  • StrongBuy: 0
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CRAI price?
Analysts Target Price 252.5 53.9%
CRA International (CRAI) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 08 July 2026
Market Cap USD = 969.1m (969.1m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 20.7687
P/E Forward = 17.2117
P/S = 1.2575
P/B = 4.7775
P/EG = 1.0764
Revenue TTM = 770.7m USD
EBIT TTM = 73.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 98.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 70.9m USD (estimated: total debt 280.1m - short term 209.2m)
Short Term Debt = 209.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 368.3m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 88.1m
Net Debt = 335.8m USD (calculated: Debt 368.3m - CCE 32.5m)
Enterprise Value = 1.30b USD (969.1m + Debt 368.3m - CCE 32.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 12.33 (Ebit TTM 73.2m / Interest Expense TTM 5.94m)
EV/FCF = -76.70x (Enterprise Value 1.30b / FCF TTM -17.0m)
FCF Yield = -1.30% (FCF TTM -17.0m / Enterprise Value 1.30b)
FCF Margin = -2.21% (FCF TTM -17.0m / Revenue TTM 770.7m)
Net Margin = 6.22% (Net Income TTM 47.9m / Revenue TTM 770.7m)
Gross Margin = 27.15% ((Revenue TTM 770.7m - Cost of Revenue TTM 561.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 26.15% (prev 24.06%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.97 (Enterprise Value 1.30b / Total Assets 662.4m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.61% (Interest Expense 5.94m / Debt 368.3m)
Taxrate = 30.89% (21.4m / 69.3m)
NOPAT = 50.6m (EBIT 73.2m * (1 - 30.89%))
Current Ratio = 0.83 (Total Current Assets 316.5m / Total Current Liabilities 380.8m)
Debt / Equity = 1.86 (Debt 368.3m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 198.4m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.40 (Net Debt 335.8m / EBITDA 98.9m)
 Debt / FCF = -19.73 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 335.8m / FCF TTM -17.0m)
 Total Stockholder Equity = 202.7m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 7.65% (Net Income 47.9m / Total Assets 662.4m)
RoE = 23.64% (Net Income TTM 47.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 202.7m)
RoCE = 26.78% (EBIT 73.2m / Capital Employed (Equity 202.7m + L.T.Debt 70.9m))
RoIC = 11.04% (NOPAT 50.6m / Invested Capital 458.3m)
WACC = 5.55% (E(969.1m)/V(1.34b) * Re(7.23%) + D(368.3m)/V(1.34b) * Rd(1.61%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Discount Rate = 7.23% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -96.98 | Cagr: -3.01%
 [DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -17.0m)
 EPS Correlation: 93.41 | EPS CAGR: 20.16% | SUE: -0.16 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 99.67 | Revenue CAGR: 9.32% | SUE: 2.13 | # QB: 4
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=2.15 | Chg30d=+0.00% | Revisions=+40% | Analysts=3
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=2.19 | Chg30d=+0.00% | Revisions=+40% | Analysts=3
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=8.60 | Chg30d=+0.00% | Revisions=+17% | GrowthEPS=+4.5% | GrowthRev=+6.6%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=9.63 | Chg30d=+0.00% | Revisions=+40% | GrowthEPS=+12.1% | GrowthRev=+4.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +58% (up=8, down=1)