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The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:C38'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.17 Med: 7.8 Max: 20.44
Current: -2.52
STU:C38's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 94.44% of 90
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.755
vs STU:C38: -2.52
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Crest Nicholson Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Crest Nicholson Holdings Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Crest Nicholson Holdings's Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % of -11.54% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #85 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -11.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #85 out of 90 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' Operating Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #85 out of 90 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.76, based on 90 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -11.54%. 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 Operating Margin % of -11.54%. 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 Operating Margin % is -11.54%. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38), the current Operating Margin % is -11.54% 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:
Operating Margin %: -11.54%
GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €0.72 (57.9% below fair value)
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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