CRA InternationalFRA:CR2 +0.79%82 Pretax Margin % is 8.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €174.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks better than 63.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRA International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CR2'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1 Med: 7.66 Max: 10.19
Current: 9
FRA:CR2's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.55% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs FRA:CR2: 9.00
CRA International (FRA:CR2) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CRA International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CRA International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRA International's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's Pretax 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.
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.66% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 7.66. Over the past decade, CRA International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.10 to 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #390 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is CRA International's Pretax Margin % too high?
CRA International's current Pretax Margin % of 8.66% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 10.19. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. CRA International's value of 8.66% is 62.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #390 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 Pretax Margin % compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #390 out of 1070 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts CRA International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. CRA International's value of 8.66% is 62.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.10 to 10.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 5.33, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current Pretax Margin % of 8.66% is 62.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current Pretax Margin % is 8.66%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 7.66. 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 €174.50, compared to a current price of €127.00 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.66%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 62.6% above the Business Services industry median of 5.33. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.66% 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 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €174.50.
GuruFocus considers CRA International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:
Pretax Margin %: 8.66% (13% above median its 10-year median of 7.66)
GF Value™: €174.50 vs. price of €127.00 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% above the Business Services median (#390 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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