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 Range244.91 p - 335.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.93K
Average Volume (3M)513.47K
Market Cap
£743.90M
Enterprise Value804.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£145.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£205.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Oct 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding231,032,990
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
£234.07Price Target Upside-24.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthMaterial deleveraging in 2025 leaves the group with very low reported debt versus sizeable equity, providing durable capital flexibility. This supports regulatory solvency, funds potential bolt-on acquisitions of closed books, and cushions investment or reserve volatility over multi‑year horizons.
Closed-book Consolidator ModelThe firm's focus on acquiring in‑force life and pension portfolios is structurally advantageous: long‑duration liabilities, fee income, and running‑off portfolios convert scale and expense efficiencies into persistent cash yields. This business model is resilient and oriented to multi‑year cash generation if underwriting and expense discipline hold.
Proven Cash Conversion CapabilityDespite swings, the company achieved positive operating and free cash flow in 2024, showing the core portfolio can convert earnings to cash. That demonstrates management can drive cash recovery via expense control, hedging or portfolio management — a durable capability important for dividends and acquisitions when repeated.
Bears Say
Unstable Cash GenerationRepeated negative operating and free cash flow, capped by a large 2025 outflow, signals volatility in cash conversion from insurance operations and investments. Persistent swings weaken the company's ability to sustainably fund dividends, buy books without external capital, and plan long‑term capital deployment.
Inconsistent ProfitabilityEarnings volatility — operating profit yet negative net income and historically thin margins — indicate exposure to investment, reserve, or non‑operating swings that erode retained earnings. Such inconsistency undermines reserve buildup and limits organic capital to fund growth or absorb shocks over time.
Revenue And EPS VolatilityVery large swings in reported revenue and EPS growth reflect unstable portfolio run‑offs, investment outcomes or one‑offs that impede predictable earnings generation. This volatility complicates underwriting discipline, acquisition pricing and medium‑term forecasting critical to sustaining consolidated returns.
Chesnara News
CSN FAQ
What was Chesnara PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesnara PLC lowest share price was 244.91 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 £743.90M.
When is Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 05, 2026 which is in 116 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 Overvalued.
Does Chesnara PLC pay dividends?
Chesnara PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 14.8 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 231,032,990 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
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Chesnara Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£234.07 (-24.98% Downside)
£234.07 (-24.98% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £241.7K 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
-2.43%
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
234.07 p
▼(-24.98% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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