CRAI (CRA International) Total Payout Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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CRAI CRA International Inc CRAI
82 GF Score
Price $173.59
GF Value $210.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CRA International Total Payout Ratio?

CRA International CRAI -0.49% 82 Total Payout Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRAI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

CRA International's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37.


CRA International Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


CRA International Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRA International's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

CRA International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 0.85 1.10 0.98 1.11

CRA International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.84 0.63 0.28 2.27 2.33

CRAI vs ICFI, ROMA, HURN: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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CRA International Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

CRA International's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-47.149 + 0 + -13.831) / 54.782
=1.11

CRA International's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-27.84 + 0 + -3.632) / 13.508
=2.33

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 mean?
CRA International (CRAI) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors.
Is CRA International's Total Payout Ratio too high?
CRA International's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. Overall, CRA International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRA International's Total Payout Ratio compare to ICFI and ROMA?
CRA International's Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. CRA International's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRA International (CRAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $210.92, compared to a current price of $173.59 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (CRAI), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 21, 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 (CRAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRA International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $173.59 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $210.92. GuruFocus considers CRA International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CRAI:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.37
  • GF Value™: $210.92 vs. price of $173.59 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


CRA International Business Description

Other Exchanges CR2:Germany
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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