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Crest Nicholson HoldingsSTU:C38 -2.04%52 Gross Margin % is 1.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 15.10. 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 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks worse than 96.63% on this metric.
STU:C38's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.63% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 21.38
vs STU:C38: 7.23
Crest Nicholson Holdings had a gross margin of 1.72% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Crest Nicholson Holdings had a gross margin of 1.72% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Crest Nicholson Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Crest Nicholson Holdings Gross Margin % 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.
STU:C38 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38) has a Gross Margin % of 1.72% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 15.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #86 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 1.72% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 15.10. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 1.72% is 92% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #86 out of 89 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' Gross Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #86 out of 89 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 1.72% is 92% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.10 vs. the industry median of 21.38, 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 Gross Margin % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.38, based on 89 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 1.72% is 92% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 1.72%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 15.10. 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 Gross Margin % of 1.72%. 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 Gross Margin % is 1.72%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 15.10 and 92% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.38. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38), the current Gross Margin % is 1.72% 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:
Gross Margin %: 1.72% (89% below median its 10-year median of 15.10)
GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €0.72 (57.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#86 of 89)
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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