CRA International (FRA:CR2) ROA %: 6.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:CR2 CRA International Inc FRA:CR2
82 GF Score
Price €126.00
GF Value €176.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CRA International ROA %?

CRA International FRA:CR2 -3.08% 82 ROA % is 6.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 6.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:CR2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €176.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, CRA International ranks better than 73.72% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CRA International's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.5 Mil. CRA International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €555.0 Mil. Therefore, CRA International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.94%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CRA International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CR2' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 6.56   Max: 9.13
Current: 7.68

During the past 13 years, CRA International's highest ROA % was 9.13%. The lowest was 2.22%. And the median was 6.56%.

FRA:CR2's ROA % is ranked better than
73.72% of 1096 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455 vs FRA:CR2: 7.68

CRA International  (FRA:CR2) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=38.516/555.023
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(38.516 / 695.372)*(695.372 / 555.023)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=5.54 %*1.2529
=6.94 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


CRA International ROA % Related Terms


CRA International ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRA International's ROA % 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.

CRA International ROA % Chart

CRA International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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CRA International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CR2 vs ICFI, ROMA, SBC: ROA % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, CRA International's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CRA International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CRA International's ROA % falls into.


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CRA International ROA % Calculation

CRA International's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=46.784/( (545.724+537.058)/ 2 )
=46.784/541.391
=8.64 %

CRA International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=38.516/( (537.058+572.988)/ 2 )
=38.516/555.023
=6.94 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 6.94% mean?
CRA International (FRA:CR2) has a ROA % of 6.94% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.56. Over the past decade, CRA International's ROA % has ranged from 2.22 to 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #288 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is CRA International's ROA % too high?
CRA International's current ROA % of 6.94% is near median its 10-year median of 6.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 9.13. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. CRA International's value of 6.94% is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRA International ranks #288 out of 1096 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 ROA % compare to ICFI and ROMA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CRA International ranks #288 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This puts CRA International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. CRA International's value of 6.94% is 100.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CRA International's own ROA % has ranged from 2.22 to 9.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.56 vs. the industry median of 3.46, 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 ROA % for a Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.46, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CRA International's current ROA % of 6.94% is 100.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on CRA International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRA International's current ROA % is 6.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.56. 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 €176.84, compared to a current price of €126.00 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.56 and 100.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.46. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRA International (FRA:CR2), the current ROA % is 6.94% 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 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €176.84. GuruFocus considers CRA International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CR2:

  • ROA %: 6.94% (near median its 10-year median of 6.56)
  • GF Value™: €176.84 vs. price of €126.00 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100.9% above the Business Services median (#288 of 1096)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CRAI:USA
Address 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116-5092
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.
82GF Score

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