Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Cross Country Healthcare is a staffing company that helps hospitals and other healthcare facilities find temporary nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals. When a hospital is short-staffed, Cross Country connects them with qualified workers who can fill in for weeks or months at a time. It is one of the largest healthcare staffing firms in the United States. The company earns revenue by charging healthcare facilities a markup on the hourly rates it pays to its temporary workers. It operates primarily across the U.S. and serves hospitals, outpatient clinics, and government facilities. Cross Country's scale and large database of credentialed healthcare professionals give it an advantage in matching workers to open positions quickly. However, the company faces pressure as post-pandemic demand for travel nurses has declined significantly, leading to lower bill rates and negative operating margins — making a return to sustained profitability the key challenge ahead.
Winston Score: 18/100 — Weak
Weak fundamentals across most pillars.
- Quality: Weak (2/30)
- Growth: Weak (1/20)
- Cash Flow: Weak (1/10)
- Stability: Good (5/10)
- Valuation: Data not available (0/10)
- Ownership: Good (8/15)
Key Facts
Price: $13.25
Market Cap: $428M
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
Exchange: NASDAQ

