Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Apr. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRA:C38 Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC FRA:C38
46 GF Score
Price €0.72
GF Value €1.63
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What is Crest Nicholson Holdings Profitability Rank?

Crest Nicholson Holdings FRA:C38 -3.38% 46 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Apr. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:C38 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Crest Nicholson Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Crest Nicholson Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -11.54%. As of today, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Crest Nicholson Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:C38 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Crest Nicholson Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Crest Nicholson Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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 quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-26.237 / 227.386
=-11.54 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Crest Nicholson Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Crest Nicholson Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Crest Nicholson Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Nicholson Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to DHI and PHM?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. Historically, Crest Nicholson Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 56.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Crest Nicholson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (FRA:C38), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 €0.72 is trading 56.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C38:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €0.72 (56.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 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.
46GF Score

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