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CRA InternationalFRA:CR2 +0.69%82 Buyback Yield % is 6.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 5.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €176.02. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks better than 94.19% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for CRA International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:CR2 vs ICFI, ROMA, SBC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CRA International Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 5.17. Over the past decade, CRA International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 9.78. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #25 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is CRA International's Buyback Yield % too high?
CRA International's current Buyback Yield % of 6.34 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 5.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 9.78. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. CRA International's value of 6.34 is 6573.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #25 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRA International has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRA International's Buyback Yield % compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #25 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places CRA International in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. CRA International's value of 6.34 is 6573.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 9.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.17 vs. the industry median of 0.10, CRA International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current Buyback Yield % of 6.34 is 6573.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current Buyback Yield % is 6.34, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRA International stock overvalued right now?
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a current Buyback Yield % of 6.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €176.02, compared to a current price of €145.00 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.34, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 5.17 and 6573.7% above the Business Services industry median of 0.10. CRA International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CRA International (FRA:CR2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRA International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €145.00 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €176.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:
Buyback Yield %: 6.34 (23% above median its 10-year median of 5.17)
GF Value™: €176.02 vs. price of €145.00 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6573.7% above the Business Services median (#25 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CR2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRA International Inc is a consulting firm specializing in providing economic, financial and management consulting services. The company provides advisory services on economic and financial matters related to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and advises corporations on business and performance-related matters. Its consulting services are organized into two areas: litigation, regulatory and financial consulting, and management consulting. The company's clients include domestic and foreign companies, government agencies, public and private utilities, and national and international trade associations. It derives revenues by providing professional and consulting services. Geographically, the maximum revenue is derived from the United States, followed by United Kingdom and other regions.
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