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Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (CRST.XLON) Quality Score

CRST.XLON
Quality21

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
40/100
68.2x

Above 30x, priced for sustained outperformance

Cash Flow Multiple
0/100
-13.2x

Negative FCF, no valuation support

Revenue Growth
0/100
-12.6%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
Negative FCF

FCF negative, burning cash after capex

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
60/100
0.0%

Mild dilution under 2%

Margin Trend
70/100
+0.1pp

Slight expansion, directionally positive

Capital Structure
0/100
£47M

Positive debt with no FCF to service it

2022
£375M
£101M
2023
£164M
£104M
2024
£75M
£94M
2025
£126M
£173M
Return on Capital
0/100
2.6%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns

Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST.XLON) scores 21/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 4.7% operating margins and 2.6% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST.XLON) a high-quality business?+

Crest Nicholson Holdings scores 21 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 4.7% operating margin and a 2.6% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Crest Nicholson Holdings's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from CRST.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Crest Nicholson Holdings scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Crest Nicholson Holdings's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Crest Nicholson Holdings earns about 2.6% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to CRST.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Crest Nicholson Holdings?+

Crest Nicholson Holdings runs an operating margin of about 4.7% and a net margin of about 0.4%. Revenue has grown at roughly -6.1% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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