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| CRAI | -4.8 | -5.4 | -1.0 | 17.6 | 11.3 | 100.7 | 92.6 | 274.2 | 513.9 | 718.2 |
| S&P 500 | -0.6 | -0.5 | 2.3 | 7.3 | 12.1 | 32.1 | 27.0 | 90.7 | 191.4 | 33587.3 |
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| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| symbol | CRAI |
| name | CRA International, Inc. |
| price | 189.25 |
| changes percentage | -4.83 |
| change | -9.61 |
| day low | 189.02 |
| day high | 197.24 |
| year high | 208.38 |
| year low | 92.07 |
| market cap | 1283060118 |
| price avg 50 | 180.81 |
| price avg 200 | 160.54 |
| exchange | NASDAQ |
| volume | 31220 |
| avg volume | 35796 |
| open | 197.24 |
| previous close | 198.86 |
| eps | 6.18 |
| pe | 30.62 |
| earnings announcement | 2025-02-27T12:00:00.000+0000 |
| shares outstanding | 6779710 |
| timestamp | 2024-11-14 21:00:01 |
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| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001053706 | |||
| revenue | 623976000 | 590901000 | 5.60 |
| gross profit | 171727000 | 180820000 | -5.03 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.28 | 0.31 | -10.06 |
| research and development expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| operating expenses | 115116000 | 122083000 | -5.71 |
| interest income | 0 | 1826000 | -100.00 |
| interest expense | 3812000 | 1826000 | 108.76 |
| ebitda | 81937000 | 86377000 | -5.14 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.13 | 0.12 | 9.70 |
| operating income | 56611000 | 58737000 | -3.62 |
| operating income ratio | 0.09 | 0.1 | -8.73 |
| net income | 38481000 | 43619000 | -11.78 |
| net income ratio | 0.06 | 0.07 | -16.46 |
| eps | 5.47 | 6.02 | -9.14 |
Revenue Growth: revenue increased to 624 million in 2023 from 591 million in 2022 representing a change of 5.6%. This indicates a sales growth, which is a positive sign for the company.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses decreased to 115 million in 2023 from 122 million in 2022 representing a change of -5.71%. The decrease in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as improved profitability, cost optimization and financial stability, lower operating expenses can be positive indicators.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit decreased to 172 million in 2023 from 181 million in 2022 representing a change of -5.03%. This indicates a sales profitability decline, which is a negative sign for the company.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) decreased to 82 million in 2023 from 86 million in 2022 representing a change of -5.14%. The decrease in EBITDA indicates declined operational efficiency and profitability.
Operating Income: Operating income decreased to 57 million in 2023 from 59 million in 2022 representing a change of -3.62%. The decrease in operating income indicates worse operational performance and decreased profitability.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 38 million in 2023 from 44 million in 2022 representing a change of -11.78%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 5.47 in 2023 from 5.47 in 2022 representing a change of -9.14%. This indicates that the company's earnings are decreasing and it is becoming less profitable on a per-share basis.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001053706 | |||
| revenue | 167748000 | 171442000 | -2.15 |
| gross profit | 52560000 | 43304000 | 21.37 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.31 | 0.25 | 24.05 |
| research and development expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| operating expenses | 31269000 | 32016000 | -2.33 |
| interest income | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| interest expense | 1457000 | 1483000 | -1.75 |
| ebitda | 24234000 | 17805000 | 36.11 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.14 | 0.1 | 37.63 |
| operating income | 18391000 | 11288000 | 62.93 |
| operating income ratio | 0.11 | 0.07 | 66.51 |
| net income | 11437000 | 6538000 | 74.93 |
| net income ratio | 0.07 | 0.04 | 78.78 |
| eps | 1.69 | 0.95 | 77.89 |
Revenue Growth: revenue decreased to 168 million in 2024Q3 from 171 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.15%. This indicates a sales shrinking, which is a negative sign for the company.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 11 million in 2024Q3 from 7 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 74.93%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit increased to 53 million in 2024Q3 from 43 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 21.37%. This indicates a sales profitability growth, which is a positive sign for the company.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses decreased to 31 million in 2024Q3 from 32 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.33%. The decrease in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as improved profitability, cost optimization and financial stability, lower operating expenses can be positive indicators.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased to 24 million in 2024Q3 from 18 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 36.11%. The increase in EBITDA indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Operating Income: Operating income increased to 18 million in 2024Q3 from 11 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 62.93%. The increase in operating income indicates better operational performance and increased profitability.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 1.69 in 2024Q3 from 1.69 in 2024Q2 representing a change of 77.89%. This indicates that the company's earnings are increasing and it is becoming more profitable on a per-share basis.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001053706 | |||
| total assets | 553211000 | 550917000 | 0.42 |
| total liabilities | 341110000 | 339763000 | 0.40 |
| total equity | 212101000 | 211154000 | 0.45 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 45586000 | 31447000 | 44.96 |
| short term investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 0 | 46790000 | -100.00 |
| total current assets | 265476000 | 248860000 | 6.68 |
| total non current assets | 287735000 | 302057000 | -4.74 |
| total current liabilities | 236087000 | 217125000 | 8.73 |
| total non current liabilities | 105023000 | 122638000 | -14.36 |
| common stock | 0 | 1743000 | -100.00 |
| retained earnings | 224283000 | 224392000 | -0.05 |
| total debt | 108755000 | 121980000 | -10.84 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 553 million in 2023 from 551 million in 2022 representing a change of 0.42%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 212 million in 2023 from 211 million in 2022 representing a change of 0.45%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents increased to 46 million in 2023 from 31 million in 2022 representing a change of 44.96%. This indicates an increase in available liquid assets.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets increased to 265 million in 2023 from 249 million in 2022 representing a change of 6.68%. This indicates a better liquidity position.
Total Debt: Total Debt decreased to 109 million in 2023 from 122 million in 2022 representing a change of -10.84%. This indicates a reduction in overall debt burden.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 341 million in 2023 from 340 million in 2022 representing a change of 0.4%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities increased to 236 million in 2023 from 217 million in 2022 representing a change of 8.73%. This indicates a higher short-term debt burden.
Common Stock: Common Stock decreased to 0 in 2023 from 2 in 2022 representing a change of -100.0%. This indicates a decrease in ownership interest.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings decreased to 224 million in 2023 from 224 million in 2022 representing a change of -0.05%. This indicates an accumulated losses.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001053706 | |||
| total assets | 582343000 | 546012000 | 6.65 |
| total liabilities | 377830000 | 354263000 | 6.65 |
| total equity | 204513000 | 191749000 | 6.66 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 24481000 | 24649000 | -0.68 |
| short term investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 48501000 | 39009000 | 24.33 |
| total current assets | 285540000 | 271180000 | 5.30 |
| total non current assets | 296803000 | 274831999 | 7.99 |
| total current liabilities | 268257000 | 252671000 | 6.17 |
| total non current liabilities | 109573000 | 101591999 | 7.86 |
| common stock | 1311000 | 0 | NaN |
| retained earnings | 213909000 | 205351000 | 4.17 |
| total debt | 168038000 | 188458000 | -10.84 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 582 million in 2024Q3 from 546 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 6.65%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 205 million in 2024Q3 from 192 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 6.66%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets increased to 286 million in 2024Q3 from 271 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 5.3%. This indicates a better liquidity position.
Common Stock: Common Stock increased to 1 in 2024Q3 from 0 in 2024Q2 representing a change of nan%. This indicates an increase in ownership interest.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings increased to 214 million in 2024Q3 from 205 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 4.17%. This indicates an accumulated profits.
Total Debt: Total Debt decreased to 168 million in 2024Q3 from 188 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -10.84%. This indicates a reduction in overall debt burden.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 378 million in 2024Q3 from 354 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 6.65%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents decreased to 24 million in 2024Q3 from 25 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -0.68%. This indicates a decrease in available liquid assets.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities increased to 268 million in 2024Q3 from 253 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 6.17%. This indicates a higher short-term debt burden.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001053706 | |||
| net change in cash | 14139000 | -34683000 | 140.77 |
| operating cash flow | 60072000 | 25121000 | 139.13 |
| free cash flow | 57706000 | 21308000 | 170.82 |
| capital expenditure | -2366000 | -3813000 | 37.95 |
| depreciation and amortization | 25837000 | 25751000 | 0.33 |
| deferred income tax | -4634000 | 189000 | -2,551.85 |
| stock based compensation | 4400000 | 4773000 | -7.81 |
| accounts payables | 4006999 | 2253000 | 77.85 |
| inventory | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| acquisitions net | -577000 | -14352000 | 95.98 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -2366000 | -3813000 | 37.95 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -2943000 | -18165000 | 83.80 |
| debt repayment | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| common stock issued | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| common stock repurchased | -31417000 | -27630000 | -13.71 |
| dividends paid | -10807000 | -9580000 | -12.81 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | -44482000 | -38952000 | -14.20 |
| cash at end of period | 45586000 | 31447000 | 44.96 |
| accounts receivables | 2210000 | -24929000 | 108.87 |
| cash at beginning of period | 31447000 | 66130000 | -52.45 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash increased to 14 million in 2023 from -35 million in 2022 representing a change of 140.77%. Indicating an increased ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow increased to 60 million in 2023 from 25 million in 2022 representing a change of 139.13%. This indicates that the company generated more cash from its core business operations.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow increased to 58 million in 2023 from 21 million in 2022 representing a change of 170.82%. This indicates an increase in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation decreased to 4 million in 2023 from 5 million in 2022 representing a change of -7.81%. This indicates decreased expenses, which is generally considered a positive sign from a financial perspective.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure increased to -2 million in 2023 from -4 million in 2022 representing a change of 37.95%. This indicates an increase in the cash outflow required for acquiring or improving long-term assets.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables increased to 4 million in 2023 from 2 million in 2022 representing a change of 77.85%. This indicates that the company has increased its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables increased to 2 in 2023 from -25 million in 2022 representing a change of 108.87%. This suggests that the company is less capable of collecting payments from its customers.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid decreased to -11 million in 2023 from -10 million in 2022 representing a change of -12.81%. This indicates a weaker financial position, less confidence in future prospects, and a reluctance to return value to shareholders.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001053706 | |||
| operating cash flow | 31584000 | 1807000 | 1,647.87 |
| free cash flow | 28598000 | -509000 | 5,718.47 |
| capital expenditure | -2986000 | -2316000 | -28.93 |
| depreciation and amortization | 6747000 | 6708000 | 0.58 |
| deferred income tax | 520000 | 55000 | 845.45 |
| stock based compensation | 1364000 | 1357000 | 0.52 |
| accounts receivables | -13845000 | -7382000 | -87.55 |
| accounts payables | 40314000 | 4814000 | 737.43 |
| inventory | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| acquisitions net | 0 | -1500000 | 100.00 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -2986000 | -2316000 | -28.93 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -2986000 | -3816000 | 21.75 |
| debt repayment | -27000000 | 17000000 | -258.82 |
| common stock issued | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| common stock repurchased | 0 | -24106000 | 100.00 |
| dividends paid | -2874000 | -2901000 | 0.93 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | -29927000 | -10353000 | -189.07 |
| net change in cash | -168000 | -12473000 | 98.65 |
| cash at end of period | 24481000 | 24649000 | -0.68 |
| cash at beginning of period | 24649000 | 37122000 | -33.60 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash increased to 0 million in 2024Q3 from -12 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 98.65%. Indicating an increased ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow increased to 32 million in 2024Q3 from 2 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1647.87%. This indicates that the company generated more cash from its core business operations.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow increased to 29 million in 2024Q3 from -1 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 5718.47%. This indicates an increase in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure decreased to -3 million in 2024Q3 from -2 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -28.93%. This indicates a possible improved efficiency or a shift in the company's strategic priorities.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables decreased to -14 million in 2024Q3 from -7 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -87.55%. This suggests that the company has been able to collect payments from its customers more efficiently and timely.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid increased to -3 million in 2024Q3 from -3 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.93%. This indicates a stronger financial position, more confidence in future prospects, and a better commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Deferred Income Tax: Deferred Income Tax increased to 1 million in 2024Q3 from 0 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 845.45%. This indicates that the company's tax liability for future periods has increased.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation increased to 1 million in 2024Q3 from 1 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.52%. This indicates increased expenses, which is generally considered a negative sign from a financial perspective.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables increased to 40 million in 2024Q3 from 5 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 737.43%. This indicates that the company has increased its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
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Q3 2024 Earnings call transcript
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| 2023-12-30 | 2022-12-31 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY | |||
| calendar year | 2023 | 2022 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 89.04 | 81.86 | 8.76 |
| net income per share | 5.49 | 6.04 | -9.14 |
| operating cash flow per share | 8.57 | 3.48 | 146.30 |
| free cash flow per share | 8.23 | 2.95 | 178.93 |
| cash per share | 6.5 | 4.36 | 49.31 |
| book value per share | 30.27 | 29.25 | 3.46 |
| tangible book value per share | 15.83 | 15.19 | 4.19 |
| shareholders equity per share | 30.27 | 29.25 | 3.46 |
| interest debt per share | 16.06 | 0.25 | 6,249.41 |
| market cap | 692740800 | 883699740 | -21.61 |
| enterprise value | 755909800 | 974232740 | -22.41 |
| pe ratio | 18.0 | 20.26 | -11.14 |
| price to sales ratio | 1.11 | 1.5 | -25.76 |
| pocfratio | 11.53 | 35.18 | -67.22 |
| pfcf ratio | 12.0 | 41.47 | -71.05 |
| pb ratio | 3.27 | 4.19 | -21.96 |
| ptb ratio | 3.27 | 4.19 | -21.96 |
| ev to sales | 1.21 | 1.65 | -26.52 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 9.23 | 11.28 | -18.21 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 12.58 | 38.78 | -67.55 |
| ev to free cash flow | 13.1 | 45.72 | -71.35 |
| earnings yield | 0.06 | 0.05 | 12.54 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.08 | 0.02 | 245.47 |
| debt to equity | 0.51 | 0 | NaN |
| debt to assets | 0.2 | 0 | NaN |
| net debt to ebitda | 0.77 | 1.05 | -26.44 |
| current ratio | 1.12 | 1.15 | -1.89 |
| interest coverage | 14.85 | 32.17 | -53.83 |
| income quality | 1.56 | 0.58 | 171.06 |
| dividend yield | 0.02 | 0.01 | 43.90 |
| payout ratio | 0.28 | 0.22 | 27.87 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.18 | 0.18 | -0.73 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.04 | 0.15 | -74.05 |
| capex to revenue | 0.0 | 0.01 | -41.24 |
| capex to depreciation | 0.09 | 0.15 | -38.16 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0.01 | 0.01 | -12.70 |
| graham number | 61.15 | 63.07 | -3.04 |
| roic | 0.13 | 0.21 | -37.07 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.09 | 0.1 | -12.29 |
| graham net net | -19.88 | -22.45 | 11.48 |
| working capital | 29389000 | 31735000 | -7.39 |
| tangible asset value | 110916000 | 109644000 | 1.16 |
| net current asset value | -75634000 | -90903000 | 16.80 |
| invested capital | 255637000 | 275552000 | -7.23 |
| average receivables | 201651000 | 178522000 | 12.96 |
| average payables | 28142500 | 25547500 | 10.16 |
| average inventory | 0 | 0.5 | -100.00 |
| days sales outstanding | 121.86 | 120.44 | 1.17 |
| days payables outstanding | 23.16 | 24.55 | -5.65 |
| days of inventory on hand | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| receivables turnover | 3.0 | 3.03 | -1.16 |
| payables turnover | 15.76 | 14.87 | 5.99 |
| inventory turnover | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| roe | 0.18 | 0.21 | -12.17 |
| capex per share | 0.34 | 0.53 | -36.09 |
ROE: Return on Equity (ROE) decreased to 0.18 on 2023-12-30 from 0.21 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -12.17%. However, ROE is >= 15%, suggesting that the company has been generating high returns for its shareholders still.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio decreased to 1.12 on 2023-12-30 from 1.15 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -1.89%. The current ratio has been declining, suggesting a decrease in the company's short-term liquidity. However, it is still above 1, indicating the ability to cover short-term obligations.
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio decreased to 18.00 on 2023-12-30 from 20.26 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -11.14%. Indicating a decrease in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
| 2024-09-28 Q3 | 2024-06-29 Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAI | |||
| calendar year | 2024 | 2024 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 24.81 | 25.09 | -1.08 |
| net income per share | 1.69 | 0.96 | 76.85 |
| operating cash flow per share | 4.67 | 0.26 | 1,667.00 |
| free cash flow per share | 4.23 | -0.07 | 5,779.97 |
| cash per share | 3.62 | 3.61 | 0.41 |
| book value per share | 30.25 | 28.06 | 7.82 |
| tangible book value per share | 15.14 | 13.16 | 15.06 |
| shareholders equity per share | 30.25 | 28.06 | 7.82 |
| interest debt per share | 11.85 | 27.79 | -57.38 |
| market cap | 1134936400 | 1176951480 | -3.57 |
| enterprise value | 1278493400 | 1340760480 | -4.64 |
| pe ratio | 24.81 | 45.0 | -44.88 |
| price to sales ratio | 6.77 | 6.87 | -1.45 |
| pocfratio | 35.93 | 651.33 | -94.48 |
| pfcf ratio | 39.69 | -2312.28 | 101.72 |
| pb ratio | 5.55 | 6.14 | -9.59 |
| ptb ratio | 5.55 | 6.14 | -9.59 |
| ev to sales | 7.62 | 7.82 | -2.54 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 52.76 | 75.3 | -29.94 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 40.48 | 741.98 | -94.54 |
| ev to free cash flow | 44.71 | -2634.11 | 101.70 |
| earnings yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 81.41 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.03 | -0.0 | 5,926.46 |
| debt to equity | 0.38 | 0.98 | -60.88 |
| debt to assets | 0.14 | 0.35 | -60.88 |
| net debt to ebitda | 5.92 | 9.2 | -35.61 |
| current ratio | 1.06 | 1.07 | -0.82 |
| interest coverage | 12.62 | 7.61 | 65.83 |
| income quality | 2.77 | 0.28 | 897.99 |
| dividend yield | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.74 |
| payout ratio | 0.25 | 0.44 | -43.37 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.18 | 0.19 | -5.93 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.09 | 1.28 | -92.62 |
| capex to revenue | 0.02 | 0.01 | 31.77 |
| capex to depreciation | 0.44 | 0.35 | 28.18 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0.01 | 0.01 | 2.73 |
| graham number | 33.94 | 24.58 | 38.09 |
| roic | 0.05 | 0.02 | 129.53 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.02 | 0.01 | 61.82 |
| graham net net | -35.39 | -22.9 | -54.53 |
| working capital | 17283000 | 18509000 | -6.62 |
| tangible asset value | 102337000 | 89913000 | 13.82 |
| net current asset value | -92290000 | -83083000 | -11.08 |
| invested capital | 244987000 | 238500000 | 2.72 |
| average receivables | 191449500 | 227407000 | -15.81 |
| average payables | 25713500 | 28173500 | -8.73 |
| average inventory | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| days sales outstanding | 81.61 | 121.15 | -32.64 |
| days payables outstanding | 22.21 | 16.15 | 37.52 |
| days of inventory on hand | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| receivables turnover | 1.1 | 0.74 | 48.45 |
| payables turnover | 4.05 | 5.57 | -27.29 |
| inventory turnover | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| roe | 0.06 | 0.03 | 64.01 |
| capex per share | 0.44 | 0.34 | 30.34 |
ROE:
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio decreased to 24.81 on 2024-09-28 Q3 from 45.00 on 2024-06-29 Q2, representing a change of -44.88%. Indicating a decrease in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio decreased to 1.06 on 2024-09-28 Q3 from 1.07 on 2024-06-29 Q2, representing a change of -0.82%. The current ratio has been declining, suggesting a decrease in the company's short-term liquidity. However, it is still above 1, indicating the ability to cover short-term obligations.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Debt-to-Equity Ratio decreased to 0.38 on 2024-09-28 Q3 from 0.98 on 2024-06-29 Q2, representing a change of -60.88%. The debt-to-equity ratio has been decreasing, indicating that the company has been relying less on debt financing. A ratio of 1 or below is often considered healthy and indicates that the company's total debt is equal to or less than its total equity.
Negative Sentiment: Discounted Cash Flow value is 107.89 which is lower than current price 189.25, indicates the company may be overvalued.
| Market Capitalization | Enterprise Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The total market value of a company's outstanding shares | The total market value of a company, including its debt and other liabilities |
| Calculation | Current share price * Total number of outstanding shares | Market capitalization + Total debt - Cash and cash equivalents |
| Focus | Equity component of a company's value | Total economic value of a company |
| Usefulness | Assesses a company's size and growth potential based on investor sentiment | Provides a more comprehensive valuation that considers both equity and debt |
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-08 10:00:52
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-07 10:35:25
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-07 10:20:39
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-04 13:46:13
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-04 12:46:24
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-31 19:23:10
CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call October 31, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Paul Maleh - Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mahoney - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Chad Holmes - Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer 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 Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call. Please note that today's call is being recorded.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-31 10:15:46
CRA International (CRAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.13 per share a year ago.
Sentiment: Negative
Publish Date: 2024-10-09 11:20:14
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Sentiment: Negative
Publish Date: 2024-10-09 10:45:44
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-08 09:27:08
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-08 06:30:25
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-07 10:45:22
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-02 12:46:36
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-02 10:46:42
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-09-30 13:26:08
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-09-26 08:30:00
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-09-24 10:21:14
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-09-18 10:31:35
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-09-18 10:21:13
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-09-16 09:57:22
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