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CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CCRN - US2274831047 - Common Stock

9.02 USD
+0.08 (+0.89%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CCRN. CCRN was compared to 103 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While CCRN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CCRN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CCRN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CCRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years CCRN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • CCRN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CCRN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCRN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CCRN has a Return On Assets of -2.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CCRN underperforms 60.19% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -3.84%, CCRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CCRN's Return On Invested Capital of 0.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCRN outperforms 42.72% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CCRN is significantly above the industry average of 9.21%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (15.05%) for CCRN is well above the current ROIC(0.98%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.91%
ROE -3.84%
ROIC 0.98%
ROA(3y)9.37%
ROA(5y)8.5%
ROE(3y)17.7%
ROE(5y)17.81%
ROIC(3y)15.05%
ROIC(5y)13.58%
CCRN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCRN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • CCRN has a Operating Margin (0.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCRN has declined.
  • CCRN has a Gross Margin (20.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCRN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.56%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.19%
OM growth 3Y-77.97%
OM growth 5Y-33.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.83%
CCRN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCRN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCRN is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CCRN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CCRN has less shares outstanding
  • There is no outstanding debt for CCRN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CCRN Yearly Shares OutstandingCCRN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CCRN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCRN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • CCRN has an Altman-Z score of 4.50. This indicates that CCRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of CCRN (4.50) is better than 78.64% of its industry peers.
  • CCRN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.5
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC8.9%
CCRN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCRN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CCRN has a Current Ratio of 3.45. This indicates that CCRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CCRN has a better Current ratio (3.45) than 85.44% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.45 indicates that CCRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CCRN's Quick ratio of 3.45 is amongst the best of the industry. CCRN outperforms 87.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.45
Quick Ratio 3.45
CCRN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCRN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CCRN have decreased strongly by -82.86% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CCRN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.57% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CCRN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.14% in the last year.
  • CCRN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-82.86%
EPS 3Y-47.22%
EPS 5Y24.57%
EPS Q2Q%-75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.11%
Revenue growth 5Y10.33%
Sales Q2Q%-20.65%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CCRN will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -33.46% on average per year.
  • CCRN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -7.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-76.58%
EPS Next 2Y-48.21%
EPS Next 3Y-33.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CCRN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCRN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CCRN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCRN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 75.17, CCRN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CCRN.
  • CCRN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 74.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CCRN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCRN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CCRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 75.17
Fwd PE 74.73
CCRN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCRN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 79.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CCRN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 91.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CCRN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.47
EV/EBITDA 8.32
CCRN Per share dataCCRN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CCRN's earnings are expected to decrease with -33.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.06
EPS Next 2Y-48.21%
EPS Next 3Y-33.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CCRN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC / CCRN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CCRN.


What is the valuation status for CCRN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC?

CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CCRN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INC (CCRN) is expected to decline by -76.58% in the next year.