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Crest Nicholson HoldingsFRA:C38 +0.69%52 PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:C38 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.75. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks better than 95.7% on this metric.
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.24) is close to 10-year low of 0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:C38'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.82 Max: 2.24
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, Crest Nicholson Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 2.24. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.82.
FRA:C38's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.7% of 93
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs FRA:C38: 0.23
During the past 12 months, Crest Nicholson Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Crest Nicholson Holdings was 23.20% per year. The lowest was -7.00% per year. And the median was 3.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) has a PB Ratio of 0.23 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Crest Nicholson Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #4 out of 93 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current PB Ratio of 0.23 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.24. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 0.23 is 76% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #4 out of 93 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' PB Ratio compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #4 out of 93 companies for PB Ratio. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Crest Nicholson Holdings' value of 0.23 is 76% below this benchmark. Historically, Crest Nicholson Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.96, 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 PB Ratio for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.96, based on 93 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current PB Ratio of 0.23 is 76% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. 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 PB Ratio of 0.23. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.75, compared to a current price of €0.73 — trading 58.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 76% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.96. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38), the current PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 24, 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 €0.73 is trading 58.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C38:
PB Ratio: 0.23 (72% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: €1.75 vs. price of €0.73 (58.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#4 of 93)
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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