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Crest Nicholson HoldingsSTU:C38 -2.04%52 Days Payable is 173.67 as of Apr. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 79.06. 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 88 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks better than 92.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
STU:C38'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.4 Med: 79.06 Max: 141.07
Current: 141.07
During the past 13 years, Crest Nicholson Holdings's highest Days Payable was 141.07. The lowest was 51.40. And the median was 79.06.
STU:C38's Days Payable is ranked better than 92.05% of 88
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 37.01
vs STU:C38: 141.07
* 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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Crest Nicholson Holdings's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 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.
Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38) has a Days Payable of 173.67 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 79.06. Over the past decade, Crest Nicholson Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 51.40 to 141.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #7 out of 88 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Days Payable of 173.67 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 79.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.40 to a high of 141.07. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Days Payable is 37.01. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 173.67 is 369.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #7 out of 88 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 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Nicholson Holdings' Days Payable compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #7 out of 88 companies for Days Payable. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 37.01. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 173.67 is 369.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Crest Nicholson Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 51.40 to 141.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.06 vs. the industry median of 37.01, 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 Payable for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 37.01, based on 88 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Days Payable of 173.67 is 369.3% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 37.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Days Payable is 173.67, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 79.06. 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 Payable of 173.67. 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 Payable is 173.67, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 79.06 and 369.3% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 37.01. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38), the current Days Payable is 173.67 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 Payable: 173.67 (120% above median its 10-year median of 79.06)
GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €0.72 (57.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 369.3% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#7 of 88)
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 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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