Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) EV-to-EBITDA: -26.01 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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FRA:C38 Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC FRA:C38
51 GF Score
Price €0.83
GF Value €1.63
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What is Crest Nicholson Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Crest Nicholson Holdings FRA:C38 +6.45% 51 EV-to-EBITDA is -26.01 as of Aug. 16, 2026. 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 81 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks worse than 1234566.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Crest Nicholson Holdings's enterprise value is €390.3 Mil. Crest Nicholson Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-15.0 Mil. Therefore, Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -26.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:C38' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.67   Med: 6.03   Max: 138.77
Current: -25.67

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Crest Nicholson Holdings was 138.77. The lowest was -25.67. And the median was 6.03.

FRA:C38's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 81 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.46 vs FRA:C38: -25.67

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-16), Crest Nicholson Holdings's stock price is €0.825. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.097. Therefore, Crest Nicholson Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.51.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Crest Nicholson Holdings  (FRA:C38) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.825/0.097
=8.51

Crest Nicholson Holdings's share price for today is €0.825.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crest Nicholson Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.097.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Crest Nicholson Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Crest Nicholson Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Crest Nicholson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Crest Nicholson Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:C38 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


FRA:C38
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Crest Nicholson Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Crest Nicholson Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=390.305/-15.007
=-26.01

Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €390.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crest Nicholson Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-15.0 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -26.01 mean?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -26.01 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #999999 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -26.01. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #999999 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #999999 out of 81 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 10.46, based on 81 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -26.01. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -26.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €0.83 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -26.01. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -26.01 as of Aug. 16, 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 €0.83 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C38:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -26.01
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €0.83 (49.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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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