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 Range239.27 p - 335.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.93K
Average Volume (3M)513.47K
Market Cap
£743.74M
Enterprise Value795.64M
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 Outstanding230,974,320
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
£234.07Price Target Upside-24.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong CapitalizationMaterial reduction in reported debt and a large equity base provide durable capital flexibility for an insurer: supports regulatory solvency, cushions investment/claims volatility, and gives headroom to retain earnings or execute selective acquisitions without immediate refinancing risk.
Consolidator Business ModelChesnara's focus on acquiring and managing closed life and pension books generates long-duration, predictable cash flows and fee income. The roll-up model can yield durable scale benefits, expense synergies and steady runoff economics when acquisitions are prudently priced and integrated over years.
Evidence Of Operational RecoveryRecent top-line rebound and a prior year of positive operating and free cash flow demonstrate the business can convert closed-book economics into cash. If sustained, this supports dividend capacity, reinvestment for admin efficiencies, and funding of selective acquisitions over the medium term.
Bears Say
Unstable Cash GenerationRepeated negative operating/free cash flows and a sharp 2025 outflow indicate cash conversion is inconsistent. For a run-off insurer, unreliable cash generation undermines dividends, acquisition funding and capital returns, forcing asset sales or equity raises in adverse years.
Inconsistent ProfitabilityThin and volatile net margins, and a recent negative net result despite operating profit, signal earnings are sensitive to investment returns, reserves and one-off items. This undermines predictable underwriting profits and complicates long-term capital allocation and dividend planning.
Funding And Leverage VariabilityHistorical swings in leverage show the balance sheet has depended on higher debt at times. Chesnara's acquisition-led growth relies on available capital; prior leverage variability implies future consolidation could require costly funding or dilute equity if cash generation remains inconsistent.
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CSN FAQ
What was Chesnara PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chesnara PLC lowest share price was 239.27 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 £743.74M.
When is Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chesnara PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 05, 2026 which is in 138 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 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 230,974,320 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?
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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 £166.4K 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, 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
234.07 p
▼(-24.98% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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