Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST) Share Price & Analysis

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CRST Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 63.70-GBX 2.30(-3.48%)

At close: Nov 03 4:30 PM GMT

Day’s Range: GBX 63.70 - GBX 66.60
52-Week Range: GBX 53.00 - GBX 173.00
Previous Close: GBX 66.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 1.45M
Market Cap: GBP 169.48M
Enterprise Value: GBP 318.89M
Total Cash (Recent Filing): GBP 95.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing): GBP 245.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E): ―
Beta: 2.36
Next Earnings: Jan 26, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: -0.03
Last Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 26, 2026
Dividend Yield: 4.87%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Moderate Leverage Supports Flexibility

Relatively low debt-to-equity across most years provides Crest Nicholson with some financial flexibility to manage housing-market volatility and fund ongoing development. This cushion is valuable for a cyclical builder, even though the latest increase in debt warrants monitoring.

Revenue And Earnings Recovery From Trough

The 2025 rebound indicates that trading has improved from the prior downturn, with higher revenue and a return to profitability. If maintained through further completions, this recovery can rebuild operating scale and provide a foundation for restoring earnings power over coming periods.

Multiple Residential Sales Channels

Crest Nicholson can monetize developments through private buyers as well as bulk and partnership purchasers, with land disposals available where appropriate. These channels broaden routes to completion and give the business flexibility in converting residential sites into revenue.

Bears Say

Persistent Negative Cash Generation

Three consecutive years of negative operating and free cash flow show that reported profitability has not translated into cash. Continued cash absorption can restrict development investment, increase reliance on funding, and leave less flexibility if housing conditions weaken.

Profitability Remains Exceptionally Thin

The return to a small profit has not yet restored robust earnings power, because net margin remains near breakeven after a major loss. Such thin profitability leaves limited protection against cost, pricing, or completion pressures and makes results vulnerable to modest execution setbacks.

Higher Debt And Weaker Returns Reduce Cushion

Rising debt alongside very weak returns reduces the balance sheet cushion available to absorb a softer housing market. Higher borrowings can also constrain capital allocation while the company works to improve profitability and restore more dependable shareholder returns.

Crest Nicholson Holdings News

Crest Nicholson Executives Acquire Shares Under Incentive Plan

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) just unveiled an update. Crest Nicholson has disclosed that chief executive Martyn Clark, chief financial officer Bill Floydd and group company secretary Penny Thomas

3w agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Updates Share Capital and Admits New Stock to LSE

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) has issued an update. Crest Nicholson Holdings plc has confirmed that, as of 30 September 2026, its issued share capital stands at 257,071,153 ordinary

1M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Secures Extension to Debt Covenant Waiver

The latest announcement is out from Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ). Crest Nicholson has confirmed it remains in constructive talks with its lending banks to amend debt covenants and

1M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Refreshes Board With New Independent Non-Executive Director

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) has issued an announcement. Crest Nicholson has announced a forthcoming board change, with long-serving non-executive director Louise Hardy intending to step down at the

1M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Executives Receive Shares Under Incentive Plan

The latest announcement is out from Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ). Crest Nicholson has disclosed a series of share transactions involving its senior management under the company’s Share Incentive

1M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Cuts Debt Faster Than Planned but Warns of FY26 EBIT Loss

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) has shared an announcement. Crest Nicholson reported that its cash optimisation programme is outperforming expectations, aided by a significant third-party fire remediation recovery and

2M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Updates Market on Share Capital and New Admissions

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) has provided an update. Crest Nicholson Holdings plc has updated the market on its capital structure, confirming that as of 28 August 2026 it

2M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Executives Acquire Shares Under Incentive Plan

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) has provided an update. Crest Nicholson Holdings plc has reported share transactions involving several senior executives under its Share Incentive Plan. Chief executive officer

2M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Updates Share Capital and Admits New Stock to LSE

Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) has issued an announcement. Crest Nicholson Holdings plc has updated the market on its capital structure, confirming that as of 31 July 2026 it

3M agoC38 CRST

Crest Nicholson Swings to Loss as It Tightens Cash and Seeks Covenant Relief

An update from Crest Nicholson Holdings ( ($GB:CRST) ) is now available. Crest Nicholson reported an interim operating loss as revenue and home completions fell amid subdued UK housing demand

3M agoC38 CRST

CRST FAQ

What was Crest Nicholson Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?

Crest Nicholson Holdings lowest share price was 53.00 p and its highest was 173.00 p in the past 12 months.

What is Crest Nicholson Holdings’s market cap?

Crest Nicholson Holdings’s market cap is £169.48M.

When is Crest Nicholson Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?

Crest Nicholson Holdings’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 26, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 83 days.

How were Crest Nicholson Holdings’s earnings last quarter?

Crest Nicholson Holdings released its earnings results on Jul 16, 2026. The company reported -0.051 p earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Crest Nicholson Holdings overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Crest Nicholson Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.

Does Crest Nicholson Holdings pay dividends?

Crest Nicholson Holdings pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.87%. See more information on Crest Nicholson Holdings dividends here

What is Crest Nicholson Holdings’s EPS estimate?

Crest Nicholson Holdings’s EPS estimate is -0.03.

How many shares outstanding does Crest Nicholson Holdings have?

Crest Nicholson Holdings has 257,080,750 shares outstanding.

What happened to Crest Nicholson Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Crest Nicholson Holdings reported an EPS of -0.051 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.17%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crest Nicholson Holdings?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CRST

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Crest Nicholson Holdings Stock Smart Score

Underperform

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