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Headquartered in Boston, MA, Charles River Associates is one of the leading global consulting firms. The company functions through a global network of coordinated offices across North America and Europe. It was founded in 1965.
CRAI is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, with a Value Style Score of B and VGM Score of A. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 27.2X for the current fiscal year compared to the Consulting Services industry's P/E of 25.2X. Additionally, CRAI has a PEG Ratio of 1.7 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 20.6X. Value investors should also note CRAI's Price/Sales ratio of 1.9X.
Many value investors pay close attention to a company's earnings as well. For CRAI, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.15 to $7.08 per share for 2024. Per share CRAI boasts an average earnings surprise of 31%.
With strong valuation and earnings metrics, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, investors should strongly think about adding CRAI to their portfolios.
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