Crest Nicholson Holdings (CHIX:CRSTL) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -7.68% (As of Apr. 2026)

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CHIX:CRSTL Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC CHIX:CRSTL
52 GF Score
Price £0.62
GF Value £1.44
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Crest Nicholson Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Crest Nicholson Holdings CHIX:CRSTL -1.59% 52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CRSTL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks worse than 90.32% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Crest Nicholson Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £-51.8 Mil. Crest Nicholson Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £674.5 Mil. Therefore, Crest Nicholson Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -7.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CRSTl' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.81   Med: 5.78   Max: 24.27
Current: -4.44

During the past 13 years, Crest Nicholson Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 24.27%. The lowest was -13.81%. And the median was 5.78%.

CHIX:CRSTl's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
90.32% of 93 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs CHIX:CRSTl: -4.44

Crest Nicholson Holdings  (CHIX:CRSTl) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Crest Nicholson Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Crest Nicholson Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Nicholson Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:

* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Crest Nicholson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Crest Nicholson Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.84 -22.24 1.92 -1.29 -7.68

CHIX:CRSTL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crest Nicholson Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crest Nicholson Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


CHIX:CRSTL
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Crest Nicholson Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Crest Nicholson Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=2.2/( (693.5+689.1 )/ 2 )
=2.2/691.3
=0.32 %

Crest Nicholson Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-51.8/( (689.1+659.8)/ 2 )
=-51.8/674.45
=-7.68 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.68% mean?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (CHIX:CRSTL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.68% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #84 out of 93 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #84 out of 93 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 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Nicholson Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Nicholson Holdings ranks #84 out of 93 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Crest Nicholson Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 8.37, based on 93 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Crest Nicholson Holdings and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Nicholson Holdings (CHIX:CRSTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £0.62 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (CHIX:CRSTL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68% 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 (CHIX:CRSTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Nicholson Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.62 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44. GuruFocus considers Crest Nicholson Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CRSTL:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -7.68%
  • GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £0.62 (57% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Crest Nicholson Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CRST: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.
52GF Score

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