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CSN Stock Chart & Stats
340.50 p
-0.21 p(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
340.50 p
-0.21 p(-0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range264.58 p - 352.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.93K
Average Volume (3M)513.47K
Market Cap
£768.06M
Enterprise Value1.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£145.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£205.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding231,709,060
10 Day Avg. Volume619,890
30 Day Avg. Volume513,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.49
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio-2.67
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£382.00Price Target Upside12.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthA materially reduced debt load (≈£2.3m vs £563m equity in 2025) gives Chesnara durable capital flexibility to meet long-term policyholder obligations, withstand actuarial or market shocks, and fund selective portfolio purchases without immediate reliance on external debt markets.
Business Model: Closed In-force FocusA core focus on administering closed in‑force life and pension books yields recurring management fees, predictable contractual cashflows and lower new-business costs. Over time this model supports stable revenue streams and margin durability if expense and persistency are controlled.
Top-line RecoveryA multi-year rebound from negative revenue to ~15% growth in 2025 indicates the company can restore and grow fee and investment income through portfolio management and fee recovery. Sustained execution here supports long-term distributable cashflow potential if profitability stabilises.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationRepeated negative operating and free cash flow across several years, and a large 2025 outflow, undermine dividend sustainability and limit the firm's ability to self-fund acquisitions or absorb shocks. Unstable cash conversion raises reliance on external capital or asset sales.
Volatile ProfitabilityNet losses in 2025 despite operating profit and historically thin net margins point to sensitivity to reserve movements, non-operating items and investment volatility. This makes long-term earnings and returns less predictable and complicates capital allocation and investor yield planning.
Reliance On Runoff And AcquisitionsGrowth and distributable cashflow rely materially on extracting runoff value and executing accretive portfolio purchases. This strategy requires disciplined pricing and integration; mispricing, adverse assumptions or poor execution can materially erode returns and pressure capital over the medium term.
Chesnara News
CSN FAQ
What was Chesnara PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesnara PLC lowest share price was 264.58 p and its highest was 352.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Chesnara PLC’s market cap?
Chesnara PLC’s market cap is £768.06M.
When is Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 5 days.
How were Chesnara PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Chesnara PLC released its earnings results on Mar 24, 2026. The company reported 0.002 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.065 p by -0.063 p.
Is Chesnara PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chesnara PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chesnara PLC pay dividends?
Chesnara PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 14.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.78%. See more information on Chesnara PLC dividends here
What is Chesnara PLC’s EPS estimate?
Chesnara PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Chesnara PLC have?
Chesnara PLC has 231,709,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chesnara PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chesnara PLC reported an EPS of 0.002 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.065 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.848%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chesnara PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CSN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Chesnara Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£382.00 (12.19% Upside)
£382.00 (12.19% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £662.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chesnara PLC
Chesnara plc, encompassing its various operating companies, specializes in providing life insurance and pension services, primarily serving clients in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The firm conducts its business through several key divisions: CA, Movestic, Waard Group, and Scildon. Chesnara offers coverage for life-related eventualities such as death, disability, health issues, and accidents. Additionally, it manages a diverse portfolio of investment contracts designed to meet customers' savings and retirement objectives through asset management, and also provides general insurance products. Its offerings are mainly distributed via independent financial advisers. Chesnara plc was founded in 2003 and its main office is situated in Preston, UK.
CSN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
382.00 p
▲(12.19% Upside)