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Crest Nicholson Holdings plc(CRST)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward37Moderate
Risk71High
📊75%Data
Thin 0% profit margin · 2.1% dividend yield
CRST
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Crest Nicholson Holdings plc | Consumer Cyclical
Value Trap
Market Cap:352.63M
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Reward Rating
37
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
71
High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 188p.

What is Crest Nicholson Holdings plc?

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc engages in building residential homes in the United Kingdom.

CRST · Verdict

Limited reward · high risk

CRST's standout is valuation; profitability and cash flow weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

CRST · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Valuation72/100

    P/E 14.7× · PEG 0.44

Watchouts 5

  • Profitability12/100

    0% net margin · 0% ROE

  • Cash flow21/100

    -2% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth28/100

    Rev -12.6% CAGR · earnings -56.3%

  • Balance sheet31/100

    Interest covered 1.4×

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Crest Nicholson Holdings plc?

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc engages in building residential homes in the United Kingdom. It develops and sells apartments, houses, and commercial properties. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 352.63M, and a P/E ratio of 137.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (37)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are high — this profile reflects meaningful downside exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Market Cap352.63M
P/E Ratio137.4
Dividend Yield2.12%
52 Week High196.8511
52 Week Low125.7058
Last AnnualOctober
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding257M
No. of Employees685
IndustryResidential Construction
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.419
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.crestnicholson.com
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