Cross Country HealthcareCCRN 53 Gross Margin % is 19.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 23.31. GuruFocus rates CCRN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Cross Country Healthcare ranks worse than 83.6% on this metric.
CCRN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.6% of 628
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.01
vs CCRN: 20.21
Cross Country Healthcare had a gross margin of 19.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cross Country Healthcare was -3.30% per year.
Cross Country Healthcare (NAS:CCRN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cross Country Healthcare had a gross margin of 19.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cross Country Healthcare Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cross Country Healthcare Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
CCRN vs SRTA, CYH, AUNA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Cross Country Healthcare's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Cross Country Healthcare Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Cross Country Healthcare's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cross Country Healthcare's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN) has a Gross Margin % of 19.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cross Country Healthcare and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 23.31. Over the past decade, Cross Country Healthcare's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.21 to 26.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Cross Country Healthcare ranks #525 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Cross Country Healthcare's Gross Margin % too high?
Cross Country Healthcare's current Gross Margin % of 19.74% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 23.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.21 to a high of 26.60. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.01. Cross Country Healthcare's value of 19.74% is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cross Country Healthcare ranks #525 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cross Country Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cross Country Healthcare's Gross Margin % compare to SRTA and CYH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Cross Country Healthcare ranks #525 out of 628 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cross Country Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.01. Cross Country Healthcare's value of 19.74% is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cross Country Healthcare's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.21 to 26.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.31 vs. the industry median of 40.01, Cross Country Healthcare 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 Gross Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.01, based on 628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cross Country Healthcare's current Gross Margin % of 19.74% is 50.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cross Country Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cross Country Healthcare's current Gross Margin % is 19.74%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 23.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cross Country Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.43, compared to a current price of $13.20 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.74%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 23.31 and 50.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.01. Cross Country Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN), the current Gross Margin % is 19.74% as of Mar. 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 Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cross Country Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.20 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.43.
GuruFocus considers Cross Country Healthcare to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCRN:
Gross Margin %: 19.74% (15% below median its 10-year median of 23.31)
GF Value™: $10.43 vs. price of $13.20 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#525 of 628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cross Country Healthcare Inc is a healthcare workforce solutions company delivering an AI-powered digital platform and advisory services to help health systems manage their labor ecosystem. It operates through two reportable segments: Nursing and Allied Staffing, which generates maximum revenue and provides staffing, recruiting, total talent solutions, vendor neutral programs, managed service programs, education healthcare services, caregiver services to PACE programs and outsourcing services; and Physician Staffing, which provides licensed practitioners including certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants on temporary assignments. The company recruits professionals nationally and places them with healthcare facilities across the United States.
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