CRL (Charles River Laboratories International) Momentum Rank: 9 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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CRL Charles River Laboratories International Inc CRL
70 GF Score
Price $288.50
GF Value $194.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Charles River Laboratories International Momentum Rank?

Charles River Laboratories International CRL -1.65% 70 Momentum Rank is 9 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CRL with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 70/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $194.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Charles River Laboratories International has the Momentum Rank of 9.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Charles River Laboratories International Momentum Rank Related Terms

CRL vs RVTY, ICLR, MEDP: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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.

Charles River Laboratories International Momentum Rank vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 9 mean?
Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) has a Momentum Rank of 9 as of Sep. 06, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Charles River Laboratories International and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank too high?
Charles River Laboratories International's current Momentum Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Charles River Laboratories International has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank compare to RVTY and ICLR?
Charles River Laboratories International's Momentum Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. Historically, Charles River Laboratories International's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Momentum Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Charles River Laboratories International and its competitors. Charles River Laboratories International's current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charles River Laboratories International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.27, compared to a current price of $288.50 — trading 48.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Charles River Laboratories International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Charles River Laboratories International (CRL), the current Momentum Rank is 9 as of Sep. 06, 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 Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles River Laboratories International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $288.50 is trading 48.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.27. GuruFocus considers Charles River Laboratories International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CRL:

  • Momentum Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $194.27 vs. price of $288.50 (48.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Charles River Laboratories International Business Description

Other Exchanges RV6:Germany
Address 251 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
Charles River Laboratories was founded in 1947 and is a leading provider of drug discovery and development services. The company's research model & services segment is the leading provider of animal models for laboratory testing, which breeds and delivers animal research models with specific genetic characteristics for preclinical studies around the world. The discovery & safety assessment segment includes services required to take a drug through the early development process, including discovery services. The manufacturing support segment includes microbial solutions, which provides in vitro (non-animal) testing products, biologics testing services, and avian vaccine services.
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