CRA International (FRA:CR2) Days Payable: 17.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median


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What is CRA International Days Payable?

CRA International FRA:CR2 +3.10% 78 Days Payable is 17.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 22.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €174.97. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks worse than 78.58% on this metric.

CRA International's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.4 Mil. CRA International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €125.5 Mil. Hence, CRA International's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for CRA International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CR2' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.8   Med: 22.56   Max: 27.57
Current: 16.8

During the past 13 years, CRA International's highest Days Payable was 27.57. The lowest was 16.80. And the median was 22.56.

FRA:CR2's Days Payable is ranked worse than
78.58% of 943 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.84 vs FRA:CR2: 16.80

CRA International's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (18.49) to Mar. 2026 (17.01). It may suggest that CRA International accelerated paying its suppliers.


CRA International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRA International's Days Payable 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.

CRA International Days Payable Chart

CRA International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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CRA International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CR2 vs ICFI, ROMA, SBC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's Days Payable falls into.


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CRA International Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

CRA International's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (26.888 + 25.771) / 2 ) / 443.472*365
=26.3295 / 443.472*365
=21.67

CRA International's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (25.771 + 20.996) / 2 ) / 125.45*365 / 4
=23.3835 / 125.45*365 / 4
=17.01

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 17.01 mean?
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a Days Payable of 17.01 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 22.56. Over the past decade, CRA International's Days Payable has ranged from 16.80 to 27.57. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #741 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is CRA International's Days Payable too high?
CRA International's current Days Payable of 17.01 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 22.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.80 to a high of 27.57. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.84. CRA International's value of 17.01 is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #741 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CRA International has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRA International's Days Payable compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #741 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This places CRA International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.84. CRA International's value of 17.01 is 63.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own Days Payable has ranged from 16.80 to 27.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.56 vs. the industry median of 46.84, CRA International has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for a Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.84, based on 943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current Days Payable of 17.01 is 63.7% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current Days Payable is 17.01, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 22.56. 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 Days Payable of 17.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €174.97, compared to a current price of €133.00 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 17.01, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 22.56 and 63.7% below the Business Services industry median of 46.84. CRA International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current Days Payable is 17.01 as of Mar. 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 €133.00 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of €174.97.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:

  • Days Payable: 17.01 (25% below median its 10-year median of 22.56)
  • GF Value™: €174.97 vs. price of €133.00 (24% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.7% below the Business Services median (#741 of 943)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CRAI:USA
Address 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116-5092
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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