CRL (CRL) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Earnings beat and book-to-bill recovery trigger a tactical rally, but extreme valuation premiums and high debt cap the long-term upside.
Investment score: 58/100
CRL is experiencing a sentiment-driven recovery following a positive Q2 earnings surprise. However, fundamental risks including high net debt (12.8x EBITDA) and aggressive insider selling suggest the rally may be nearing exhaustion.
Peers
| Peer | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | ROIC % | Net margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILMN | 37.19 | 10.71 | 6.78 | 23.43 | — | 0.18 |
| MTD | 32.34 | 2260.38 | 7.04 | 24.05 | — | 0.22 |
| WST | 44.75 | 8.34 | 7.45 | 29.92 | — | 0.17 |
| MEDP | 33.61 | 38.14 | 5.86 | 26.46 | — | 0.18 |
| TEM | -33.19 | 19.19 | 5.81 | -100.77 | — | -0.18 |