Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL) - $211.68 as of 1/30/2026 2:53:18 PM EST
Total Score
4 out of 30
Safety Score
36 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CRL
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CRL
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CRL
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CRL
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CRL (36 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
Financial Details for CRL
Company Overview |
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|---|---|
| Ticker | CRL |
| Company Name | Charles River Laboratories International Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) is a leading global provider of essential products and services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The company specializes in a wide array of preclinical and clinical laboratory services, including cutting-edge gene and cell therapy solutions that significantly enhance R&D efficiency. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and regulatory compliance, Charles River plays a critical role in optimizing drug development timelines and improving health outcomes, positioning itself as a vital partner in advancing global healthcare solutions. |
| Sector Name | HEALTHCARE |
| Industry Name | DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/18/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 211.68 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 217.90 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/30/2026 2:53:18 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 384,513 |
| Average Daily Volume | 643,289 |
| 52-Week High | 228.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 91.86 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 130.44% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 42.12 |
| Sector PE | 95.54 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 24.28 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 50.16 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 55.27 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 26.23 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.37 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 4.22 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 69.19 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.17 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 10.13 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 22.01 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.69 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.86 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 18.97 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 10 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 49,215,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 10,417,937,040 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.40% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -17.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -97.83% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -1.54 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 7.89 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 10.32 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -83,482,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 10,297,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 474,624,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -0.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 9.09% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 15.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 207,670,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 194,606,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 276,771,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,977,783,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,045,599,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,240,205,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,647,147,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,185,453,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.61 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.61 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 3,461,503,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,596,882,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 3,405,449,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 543,670,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 11.05 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 501,610,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 365,370,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 6.15 |
| MACD Signal | 7.47 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 144.66 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 186.90 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 229.14 |
| Beta | 1.62 |
| RSI | 55.12 |
| 50-Day SMA | 163.11 |
| 150-Day SMA | 192.24 |
| 200-Day SMA | 201.28 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/30/2026 8:39:29 PM EST |