Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.17 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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FRA:C38 Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC FRA:C38
51 GF Score
Price €0.73
GF Value €1.65
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What is Crest Nicholson Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Crest Nicholson Holdings FRA:C38 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.17 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:C38 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.65. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 74 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks better than 97.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Crest Nicholson Holdings's current share price is €0.725. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 was €4.35. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:C38' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.68   Max: 2.29
Current: 0.16

During the past 13 years, Crest Nicholson Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.68.

FRA:C38's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.3% of 74 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.105 vs FRA:C38: 0.16

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 was €3.209. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €4.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Oct25.

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Crest Nicholson Holdings  (FRA:C38) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Crest Nicholson Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Crest Nicholson Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Crest Nicholson Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Crest Nicholson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Crest Nicholson Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:C38 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Crest Nicholson Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Crest Nicholson Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.725/4.35
=0.17

* 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.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 is calculated as:

For example, Crest Nicholson Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Oct25 (Change)*Current CPI (Oct25)
=3.209/139.5000*139.5000
=3.209

Current CPI (Oct25) = 139.5000.

Crest Nicholson Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201610 3.166 101.600 4.347
201710 3.595 104.400 4.804
201810 3.843 106.700 5.024
201910 3.805 108.300 4.901
202010 3.546 109.200 4.530
202110 4.144 113.400 5.098
202210 3.956 124.300 4.440
202310 3.853 130.200 4.128
202410 3.373 134.300 3.504
202510 3.209 139.500 3.209

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.17 mean?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.17 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Crest Nicholson Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #2 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.17 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.29. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 0.17 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #2 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crest Nicholson Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Nicholson Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #2 out of 74 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 0.17 is 84.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Crest Nicholson Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Crest Nicholson Holdings has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.11, based on 74 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.17 is 84.6% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.17, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.65, compared to a current price of €0.73 — trading 56.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.17, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 84.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.11. Crest Nicholson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.17 as of Jul. 28, 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 Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Nicholson Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.73 is trading 56.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.65.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C38:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.17 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: €1.65 vs. price of €0.73 (56.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#2 of 74)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C38 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crest Nicholson Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CRSTl:UKCRST:UKC38:Germany
Address 500 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone, Surrey, GBR, KT15 2HJ
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC is a British construction company that focuses on residential property in the southern half of England. The company plans, designs, and builds single-family housing communities, apartment and townhome complexes, and commercial properties. Crest Nicholson has six established housebuilding divisions. It also operates a dedicated Partnerships & Strategic Land (PSL) division has established a reputation to work in conjunction with partners to deliver Crest Nicholson homes across a range of tenure types.
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