CRA InternationalFRA:CR2 +2.44%82 Interest Coverage is 17.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 30.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €173.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks worse than 50.61% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. CRA International's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.6 Mil. CRA International's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.9 Mil.
CRA International's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.83.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRA International's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CR2'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.73 Med: 30.4 Max: 57.46
Current: 12.73
FRA:CR2's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 50.61% of 814
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.98
vs FRA:CR2: 12.73
CRA International (FRA:CR2) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
CRA International Interest Coverage Related Terms
CRA International Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRA International's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
FRA:CR2 vs ICFI, ROMA, SBC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a Interest Coverage of 17.83 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 30.40. Over the past decade, CRA International's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.73 to 57.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #412 out of 814 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is CRA International's Interest Coverage too high?
CRA International's current Interest Coverage of 17.83 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 30.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.73 to a high of 57.46. The Business Services industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. CRA International's value of 17.83 is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #412 out of 814 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 Interest Coverage compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #412 out of 814 companies for Interest Coverage. This places CRA International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.98. CRA International's value of 17.83 is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.73 to 57.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.40 vs. the industry median of 12.98, CRA International has consistently been above 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 Interest Coverage for a Business Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Business Services companies is 12.98, based on 814 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current Interest Coverage of 17.83 is 37.4% above 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current Interest Coverage is 17.83, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 30.40. 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 €173.89, compared to a current price of €126.00 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 17.83, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 30.40 and 37.4% above the Business Services industry median of 12.98. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current Interest Coverage is 17.83 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 €126.00 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €173.89.
GuruFocus considers CRA International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:
Interest Coverage: 17.83 (41% below median its 10-year median of 30.40)
GF Value™: €173.89 vs. price of €126.00 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Business Services median (#412 of 814)
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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