CRA InternationalFRA:CR2 81 Operating Margin % is 8.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 8.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €177.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks better than 64.21% on this metric.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
CRA International Operating Margin % Related Terms
CRA International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRA International's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
CRA International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 8.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 8.08. Over the past decade, CRA International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.26 to 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #383 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is CRA International's Operating Margin % too high?
CRA International's current Operating Margin % of 8.97% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 11.06. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. CRA International's value of 8.97% is 41.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #383 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CRA International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRA International's Operating Margin % compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #383 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts CRA International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. CRA International's value of 8.97% is 41.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.26 to 11.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.08 vs. the industry median of 6.33, 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 Operating Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current Operating Margin % of 8.97% is 41.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current Operating Margin % is 8.97%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 8.08. 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 €177.14, compared to a current price of €130.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.97%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.08 and 41.7% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. CRA International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current Operating Margin % is 8.97% 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 €130.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €177.14.
GuruFocus considers CRA International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:
Operating Margin %: 8.97% (11% above median its 10-year median of 8.08)
GF Value™: €177.14 vs. price of €130.00 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% above the Business Services median (#383 of 1070)
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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