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Crest Nicholson HoldingsFRA:C38 -2.45%51 Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 as of Apr. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:C38 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks better than 62.92% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:C38'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Crest Nicholson Holdings was 0.44. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.17.
FRA:C38's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 62.92% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs FRA:C38: 0.36
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Crest Nicholson Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Crest Nicholson Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:C38 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (FRA:C38) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Crest Nicholson Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #33 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.44. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 0.36 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #33 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Debt-to-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #33 out of 89 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Crest Nicholson Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 0.36 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Crest Nicholson Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.67, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.67, based on 89 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.36 is 46.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €0.80 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 46.3% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.67. Crest Nicholson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 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 (FRA:C38) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Nicholson Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.80 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C38:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.36 (112% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €0.80 (51.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#33 of 89)
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 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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