Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median

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LSE:CSC Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings PLC LSE:CSC
47 GF Score
Price £0.34
GF Value £0.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Profitability Rank?

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings LSE:CSC +1.49% 47 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:CSC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.31%. As of today, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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LSE:CSC vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.038 / 6.363
=-16.31 %

* 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

Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has an F-score of 6 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 1 mean?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 1 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to SLB and BKR?
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings and its competitors. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.34 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Mar. 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings (LSE:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.34 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39. GuruFocus considers Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CSC:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (75% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.34 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PRS:Germany
Address Meadowhall Road, Pressure Technologies Building, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GBR, S9 1BT
Chesterfield Special Cylinders Holdings Plc is a provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment solutions and services. Its high-pressure cylinders are a critical component for a number of end applications, from high-pressure systems in naval submarines and surface vessels to oxygen cylinders in fighter jets, from the bulk storage of industrial gases to air pressure vessels in floating oil platform motion compensation systems and more recently for hydrogen transport refueling and energy storage.
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