Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38) ROCE %: -6.16% (As of Apr. 2026)

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STU:C38 Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC STU:C38
52 GF Score
Price €0.72
GF Value €1.71
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What is Crest Nicholson Holdings ROCE %?

Crest Nicholson Holdings STU:C38 -2.04% 52 ROCE % is -6.16% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:C38 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Crest Nicholson Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -6.16%.

Crest Nicholson Holdings  (STU:C38) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Crest Nicholson Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Crest Nicholson Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Nicholson Holdings's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Crest Nicholson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROCE %
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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
ROCE % 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 -4.83 -20.22 3.11 1.97 -6.16
STU:C38
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Crest Nicholson Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Crest Nicholson Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=29.13/( ( (1718.467 - 480.663) + (1629.462 - 565.059) )/ 2 )
=29.13/( (1237.804+1064.403)/ 2 )
=29.13/1151.1035
=2.53 %

Crest Nicholson Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-61.91/( ( (1629.462 - 565.059) + (1591.704 - 645.795) )/ 2 )
=-61.91/( ( 1064.403 + 945.909 )/ 2 )
=-61.91/1005.156
=-6.16 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -6.16% mean?
Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38) has a ROCE % of -6.16% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Crest Nicholson Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' current ROCE % is -6.16%. 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' ROCE % compare to DHI and PHM?
Crest Nicholson Holdings' ROCE % of -6.16% can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.92, based on 94 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Nicholson Holdings's current ROCE % is -6.16%. 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 ROCE % of -6.16%. 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 ROCE % is -6.16%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crest Nicholson Holdings (STU:C38), the current ROCE % is -6.16% 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:

  • ROCE %: -6.16%
  • GF Value™: €1.71 vs. price of €0.72 (57.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CRSTl:UKCRST:UK
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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