Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38) Days Inventory: 989.11 (As of Apr. 2026) — 86% Above Median

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STU:C38 Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC STU:C38
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GF Value €1.71
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What is Crest Nicholson Holdings Days Inventory?

Crest Nicholson Holdings STU:C38 -2.04% 52 Days Inventory is 989.11 as of Apr. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 532.89. GuruFocus rates STU:C38 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks worse than 82.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Crest Nicholson Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,211.2 Mil. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was €223.5 Mil. Hence, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 989.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

STU:C38' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 450.28   Med: 532.89   Max: 754.66
Current: 754.66

During the past 13 years, Crest Nicholson Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 754.66. The lowest was 450.28. And the median was 532.89.

STU:C38's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
82.56% of 86 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 303.88 vs STU:C38: 754.66

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Apr. 2025 (1,006.33) to Apr. 2026 (989.11).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.18.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.33.


Crest Nicholson Holdings  (STU:C38) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* 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

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Crest Nicholson Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Crest Nicholson Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Crest Nicholson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 566.53 456.29 685.84 593.91 770.13

Crest Nicholson Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 828.61 478.59 1,006.33 614.94 989.11

STU:C38 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Crest Nicholson Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1351.387 + 1211.201) / 2 ) / 607.264*365
=1281.294 / 607.264*365
=770.13

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1211.201 + 1211.154) / 2 ) / 223.473*365 / 2
=1211.1775 / 223.473*365 / 2
=989.11

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 989.11 mean?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38) has a Days Inventory of 989.11 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 532.89. Over the past decade, Crest Nicholson Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 450.28 to 754.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #71 out of 86 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Days Inventory of 989.11 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 532.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 450.28 to a high of 754.66. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Days Inventory is 303.88. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 989.11 is 225.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #71 out of 86 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crest Nicholson Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Nicholson Holdings' Days Inventory compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #71 out of 86 companies for Days Inventory. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 303.88. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 989.11 is 225.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Crest Nicholson Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 450.28 to 754.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 532.89 vs. the industry median of 303.88, Crest Nicholson Holdings 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 Days Inventory for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 303.88, based on 86 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Days Inventory of 989.11 is 225.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 303.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Days Inventory is 989.11, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 532.89. 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 (STU:C38) has a current Days Inventory of 989.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.71, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 57.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 989.11, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 532.89 and 225.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 303.88. Crest Nicholson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38), the current Days Inventory is 989.11 as of Apr. 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 (STU:C38) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Nicholson Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 57.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.71.

Key valuation signals for STU:C38:

  • Days Inventory: 989.11 (86% above median its 10-year median of 532.89)
  • GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €0.72 (57.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 225.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#71 of 86)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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:UK
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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