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Crawford & Company(CRD-A)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 54 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.61% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$12.23
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRD-A

10/19/2026: CRD-A (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Crawford & Company is a long-standing provider of claims management and outsourcing services to the global insurance industry. Its business model, anchored by the Contractor Connection platform and Broadspire TPA services, provides a stable, though cyclical, service offering. The company is actively focusing on digital transformation to improve margins and service speed. Key risks include intense competition from large, integrated brokerage firms and the potential for technological disruption in the adjusting space. It may suit dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to the stable demand for outsourced insurance services, provided they monitor the company's ability to maintain its technological edge.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers steady but slow growth, lacking the rapid expansion potential typical of high-growth technology stocks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically exhibits low beta and steady movement, offering limited potential for short-term explosive momentum.
Value investorMixed fitThe company is often reasonably valued, but investors must assess whether the legacy business model justifies the current price-to-earnings multiple.
Dividend investorStrong fitCrawford & Company is known for its consistent dividend policy, making it a viable consideration for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business is essential and stable, the insurance services sector can be subject to unpredictable claims-driven volatility and operational risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is generally less volatile than the broader market, though it can react to large-scale disaster events.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors should ensure the valuation properly accounts for the transition costs of the digital platform upgrades.
Competition risk (Consolidation)Medium / highMajor insurance brokers acquiring independent adjusters can shrink the addressable market for independent service providers.
Business qualityMediumThe service-heavy nature of the business requires strong execution and retention of skilled adjusters.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are generally reliable, though they are dependent on the company's sustained profitability in a cyclical industry.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful modernization of digital claims systems is critical for future operating margin improvements.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.45%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CRD-A receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CRD-A has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.2%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-26.2%), slightly negative revenue growth (-2.0%), soft profitability (net margin 1.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CRD-A's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.2% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CRD-A's strongest growth driver at +851.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-2.0%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-26.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 47.3% and approximately 78.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 44.34% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CRD-A generates approximately $245 of gross profit, $58 of operating income, and $72 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 43.13%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CRD-A has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 596.32M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.66
1Y Target Price 15
Price to earnings Ratio 26.66
1Y Target Price 15
Volume (30-day avg) 70.6K shares
Beta 0.62
52 Weeks Range 8.77 - 13.90
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.77 - 13.90
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.42%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.47

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Claims SolutionsField and desk adjusting services for property and casualty claims.The core business of helping insurance companies process and pay out claims for their customers.
BroadspireThird-party administration for workers' compensation and medical management.Providing outsourced management for employee-related insurance claims, a consistent service business.
Platform SolutionsContractor Connection and other digital property repair networks.Using technology platforms to connect insurers with repair networks, creating efficiency for all parties.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Valuation

Trailing PE 26.66
Forward PE 11.36
Enterprise Value 779.66M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47
Enterprise Value 779.66M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.3
Shares Outstanding 28.69M
Shares Floating 22.60M
Shares Outstanding 28.69M
Shares Floating 22.60M
Percent Insiders 44.34
Percent Institutions 47.3

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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