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U.K. (FTSE) Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M-10.7%
  • 1Y-3.8%
  • YTD-9.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Building industry has remained flat, although notably James Halstead gained 3.8%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 3.8% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Building Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 02 Apr 2026UK£2.9bUK£2.2bUK£170.2m13.3x17x1.3x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026UK£3.5bUK£2.2bUK£164.9m16.3x21.2x1.6x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£166.7m15.8x19.4x1.5x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m14x19.3x1.5x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025UK£3.0bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m15.3x20.4x1.4x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m16.1x22.1x1.5x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£164.1m15.7x20.5x1.4x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£157.5m14.2x22.5x1.4x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£141.9m15.6x25.1x1.5x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.5x24x1.4x
Wed, 07 May 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.8x23.6x1.4x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025UK£3.1bUK£2.5bUK£140.5m14x21.8x1.3x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.4bUK£134.9m14.4x23.5x1.3x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£134.9m15.9x25x1.4x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m16.1x25.7x1.4x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m17.7x26.9x1.5x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024UK£4.0bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.1x25.9x1.6x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024UK£3.7bUK£2.4bUK£158.9m14.4x23.1x1.5x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£155.4m14.5x22.9x1.4x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024UK£4.3bUK£3.2bUK£208.6m16.7x20.6x1.4x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£198.1m14.9x20.5x1.3x
Thu, 09 May 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£211.1m14.8x19.6x1.3x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024UK£3.9bUK£3.2bUK£210.0m14.7x18.4x1.2x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024UK£3.7bUK£3.3bUK£199.9m12.2x18.7x1.1x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024UK£3.9bUK£3.4bUK£188.7m12.7x20.4x1.1x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023UK£3.9bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m13.3x20.5x1.1x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m11.5x18.3x1x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023UK£3.0bUK£3.4bUK£191.6m11.3x15.9x0.9x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£192.2m11.7x18.1x1x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£203.2m11.5x16.7x1x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.5bUK£216.6m9.7x15.7x1x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023UK£3.7bUK£3.5bUK£223.2m9.9x16.4x1.1x
Fri, 12 May 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£218.1m11x16.2x1x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023UK£3.3bUK£3.4bUK£218.3m10.9x15.2x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.2x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.3bTotal Earnings: UK£218.3mTotal Revenue: UK£3.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Building Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Building industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 17.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 20.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Building industry have declined 8.0% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 13% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Industrials industry?

GB Market2.42%
Industrials2.62%
Building-0.49%
Building Products-0.49%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
JHD James HalsteadUK£1.243.8%
+UK£18.7m		-12.4%PE13.6x
FAN Volution GroupUK£5.870.2%
+UK£2.0m		12.7%PE22.6x

Latest News

ALU
UK£2.25
Alumasc Group
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-33.0%
JHD
UK£1.24
James Halstead
7D
3.8%
1Y
-12.4%
ECEL
UK£1.10
Eurocell
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-26.7%

ECEL: Leadership Change And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have revised their price target on Eurocell to £2.40, supported by refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which align the target more closely with updated expectations for the business. What's in the News Eurocell has reported repurchases of 1,278,173 shares between October 1, 2025 and February 16, 2026, representing 1.27% of its share capital for £1.71m under its ongoing buyback programme (Key Developments).
FAN
UK£5.87
Volution Group
7D
0.2%
1Y
12.7%

FAN: Higher Interim Dividend Will Support Confident Forward Earnings Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Volution Group to about £7.47, a small adjustment from roughly £7.50. This change reflects updated views on revenue growth, margins and a slightly different assumed P/E multiple.
GEN
UK£2.89
Genuit Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-18.8%

GEN: Progressive Dividend Policy Will Underpin Future Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for Genuit Group, nudging the price target from about £4.51 to £4.47. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and margins.
NXR
UK£2.91
Norcros
7D
-1.0%
1Y
33.5%

NXR: Refined Assumptions Will Support Stronger Earnings Power And Re Rating

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on Norcros, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. They are using these refreshed inputs to refine how they frame the balance between risk and potential return for the shares.
TON
UK£0.72
Titon Holdings
7D
-6.5%
1Y
2.1%
ECOB
UK£0.12
Eco Buildings Group
7D
-4.0%
1Y
182.4%