Chesnara PLC (GB:CSN)
LSE:CSN
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CSN Stock Chart & Stats
312.00 p
-1.66 p(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
312.00 p
-1.66 p(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range218.59 p - 335.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.93K
Average Volume (3M)513.47K
Market Cap
£705.55M
Enterprise Value769.04M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£145.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£205.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Oct 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding230,948,030
10 Day Avg. Volume619,890
30 Day Avg. Volume513,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.10
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
£336.33Price Target Upside7.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthA very low reported debt position versus sizeable equity provides durable capital flexibility. This strengthens regulatory and solvency buffers, supports continued closed-book management, and enables opportunistic acquisitions or capital returns without immediate funding stress.
Specialist Consolidator Business ModelFocus on acquiring and managing closed life and pension books creates predictable long-duration cash flows and fee income. Scaleable administration and run-off economics let management extract expense and capital efficiencies over multi-year horizons, supporting durable margin potential.
Top-line ReboundA recent multi-year revenue recovery (including ~15% growth in 2025) demonstrates the company can restore top-line momentum after setbacks. Sustained revenue improvement underpins long-term cash generation and provides a platform to improve underwriting and operational margins over time.
Bears Say
Unstable Cash GenerationRepeated negative operating/free cash flow in several years and a sharp 2025 outflow indicate cash conversion is volatile. This undermines the firm's ability to self-fund acquisitions, maintain dividends, and absorb claim volatility without drawing on capital or selling assets.
Inconsistent Profitability And Thin MarginsThin net margins and episodic negative net income signal limited earnings resilience to underwriting, investment, or assumption shocks. Over time this reduces retained earnings generation, constrains capital growth, and raises sensitivity to adverse mortality, longevity, or market moves.
Historical Leverage And Returns VariabilityAlthough leverage is low in 2025, past moderate debt levels and inconsistent returns on equity indicate capital metrics have swung materially. This variability increases execution risk for acquisition-led growth and could constrain strategic flexibility if capital or rating buffers are needed.
Chesnara News
CSN FAQ
What was Chesnara PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesnara PLC lowest share price was 218.59 p and its highest was 335.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Chesnara PLC’s market cap?
Chesnara PLC’s market cap is £705.55M.
When is Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 05, 2026 which is in 160 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 7.7 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.03%. 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 230,948,030 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:
£336.33 (7.80% Upside)
£336.33 (7.80% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £10.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chesnara PLC
Chesnara plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the life assurance and pension businesses primarily in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Sweden. It operates through CA, Movestic, Waard Group, and Scildon segments. The company underwrites life risks, such as death, disability, health, and accident; and provides a portfolio of investment contracts for the savings and retirement needs of customers through asset management, as well as general insurance products. It distributes its products principally through independent financial advisers. Chesnara plc was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Preston, the United Kingdom.
CSN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
336.33 p
▲(7.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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