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CRA InternationalFRA:CR2 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €180.04. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks worse than 62.31% on this metric.
CRA International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRA International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CR2'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 2.71 Max: 7.01
Current: 2.84
During the past 13 years, CRA International's highest Yield on Cost was 7.01. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 2.71.
FRA:CR2's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 62.31% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs FRA:CR2: 2.84
CRA International (FRA:CR2) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
CRA International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:CR2 vs ICFI, ROMA, HURN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
CRA International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, CRA International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 7.01. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #372 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is CRA International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
CRA International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 is near median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 7.01. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.97. CRA International's value of 2.84 is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #372 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #372 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places CRA International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.97. CRA International's value of 2.84 is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 7.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 3.97, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 3.97, based on 597 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 is 28.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.71. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84. The stock's GF Value™ is €180.04, compared to a current price of €144.00 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 28.5% below the Business Services industry median of 3.97. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84 as of Aug. 15, 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 €144.00 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €180.04.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.84 (near median its 10-year median of 2.71)
GF Value™: €180.04 vs. price of €144.00 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Business Services median (#372 of 597)
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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