CRA InternationalFRA:CR2 +0.79%82 Gross Margin % is 27.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 30.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks worse than 57.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRA International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CR2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.08 Med: 30.03 Max: 30.91
Current: 29.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CRA International was 30.91%. The lowest was 27.08%. And the median was 30.03%.
FRA:CR2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.89% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs FRA:CR2: 29.42
CRA International had a gross margin of 27.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CRA International was 2.10% per year.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) 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
CRA International had a gross margin of 27.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
CRA International Gross Margin % Related Terms
CRA International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRA International's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
FRA:CR2 vs ICFI, ROMA, SBC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International'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.
CRA International Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRA International'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.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a Gross Margin % of 27.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.03. Over the past decade, CRA International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.08 to 30.91. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #583 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is CRA International's Gross Margin % too high?
CRA International's current Gross Margin % of 27.84% is near median its 10-year median of 30.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.08 to a high of 30.91. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. CRA International's value of 27.84% is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #583 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CRA International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRA International's Gross Margin % compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #583 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CRA International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. CRA International's value of 27.84% is 19.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.08 to 30.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.03 vs. the industry median of 34.50, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. CRA International's current Gross Margin % of 27.84% is 19.3% 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 CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current Gross Margin % is 27.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.03. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRA International (FRA:CR2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.30, compared to a current price of €127.00 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.03 and 19.3% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current Gross Margin % is 27.84% 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 CRA International (FRA:CR2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRA International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €127.00 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €175.30.
GuruFocus considers CRA International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:
Gross Margin %: 27.84% (near median its 10-year median of 30.03)
GF Value™: €175.30 vs. price of €127.00 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Business Services median (#583 of 1007)
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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