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About Crest Nicholson
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC, founded in 1963, is a residential housebuilder based in the United Kingdom. The company, identified by the ticker CRST, specializes in the development of quality housing and aims to provide homes across varying market segments. Operating through multiple divisions across the UK, Crest Nicholson is engaged primarily in building new homes, including houses, apartments, and commercial properties.
Ticker
£CRST
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Household Durables
Headquarters
Employees
704
ISIN
GB00B8VZXT93
Website
Crest Nicholson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£477M
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-£0.29
1.59
£0.02
1.18%
Price and volume
Market cap
£477M
Beta
1.59
52-week high
£2.71
52-week low
£1.40
Average daily volume
588K
Dividend rate
£0.02
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.979
Quick ratio
0.435
Long term debt to equity
9.697
Total debt to equity
22.327
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.65%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
33.1
Gross margin (TTM)
14.00%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-12.03%
Operating margin (TTM)
5.36%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.01%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£870,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.42%
Return on equity (TTM)
-9.56%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.781
Price to book
0.65
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.68
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-6.291
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-15.90%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-29.57%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.18%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.50%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
176.41%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-9.62%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.76%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
422.95%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.35%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-44.97%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-17.25%
What the Analysts think about Crest Nicholson
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Crest Nicholson stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Crest Nicholson has initiated a comprehensive transformation program under new CEO Martyn Clark, focusing on repositioning the company in the mid-premium market segment, which has already led to a return to profitability with a pre-tax profit of £9.4 million for the six months ending April 30, 2025. (constructionenquirer.com)
The company has shown operational improvements, with open market sales rising to 0.61 per site per week in the first 10 weeks of 2025, up from 0.50 the previous year, and customer satisfaction reaching 95%, indicating enhanced efficiency and customer engagement. (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)
Analysts from Stifel have expressed confidence in Crest Nicholson's recovery, suggesting that a credible new strategy could unlock a 50% increase in the share price, highlighting the potential for significant upside. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Crest Nicholson reported a pre-tax loss of £143.7 million for the year ending October 31, 2024, a significant decline from the previous year's profit of £23.1 million, indicating substantial financial challenges. (standard.co.uk)
The company has faced ongoing issues with legacy developments, including additional fire safety costs, which are expected to continue affecting profitability and limiting investment capacity in the near term. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Despite recent improvements, the housing market remains uncertain due to persistent inflation and delayed interest rate cuts, which could impact Crest Nicholson's sales and overall financial performance. (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
Crest Nicholson Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Crest Nicholson Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Sept18
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Dividend·Ex-dividend
Oct10
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Dividend·Payment
£0.013Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Crest Nicholson stock?
Crest Nicholson (CRST) has a market cap of £477M as of July 10, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Crest Nicholson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Crest Nicholson (CRST) stock is 0 as of July 10, 2025.
Does Crest Nicholson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Crest Nicholson (CRST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 10, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.022 and the yield is 1.18%. Crest Nicholson has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Crest Nicholson dividend payment date?
The next Crest Nicholson (CRST) dividend payment is scheduled for October 10, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Crest Nicholson?
Crest Nicholson (CRST) has a beta rating of 1.59. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.