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U.K. (FTSE) Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M-2.7%
  • 1Y-3.5%
  • YTD-2.9%

The Building industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with Norcros up 12%. In the past year, the industry is down 3.5%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m15x19.5x1.5x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m14.4x19.3x1.5x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m17x23.4x1.6x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£164.1m15.9x20.6x1.4x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£157.5m14.2x22.1x1.4x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£141.8m15.1x25.5x1.5x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£142.9m15.3x24.7x1.4x
Thu, 15 May 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.7x24.3x1.5x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025UK£3.0bUK£2.5bUK£147.9m14.3x20.5x1.2x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.4bUK£134.8m13.9x23.6x1.3x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£134.8m15.4x24.9x1.4x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m16.2x25.7x1.4x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m17.3x26.4x1.5x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.4x25x1.6x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£158.9m15.2x23.8x1.5x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£155.4m14.7x23.1x1.5x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024UK£4.4bUK£3.2bUK£208.6m16.4x20.9x1.4x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024UK£4.0bUK£3.2bUK£209.8m14.6x19.3x1.3x
Fri, 17 May 2024UK£4.2bUK£3.2bUK£210.8m14.2x19.8x1.3x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024UK£3.9bUK£3.2bUK£211.1m14x18.4x1.2x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024UK£3.7bUK£3.2bUK£201.7m12.2x18.5x1.1x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.3bUK£200.0m12.6x18.9x1.2x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m13.5x19.9x1.1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m11.9x18.4x1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023UK£3.1bUK£3.4bUK£191.6m11x16.1x0.9x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£188.9m11.4x18.1x1x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£203.2m11.6x16.7x1x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.5bUK£216.2m11.6x16.4x1x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.5bUK£216.6m10.3x15.6x1x
Sat, 20 May 2023UK£3.7bUK£3.4bUK£218.2m11.2x16.8x1.1x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£218.3m11.1x15.7x1x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£241.8m9.1x14.1x1x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.4bUK£245.0m9.3x14.8x1.1x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£246.2m9.3x14x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: UK£3.5bTotal Earnings: UK£246.2mTotal Revenue: UK£3.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Building Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the British Building industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 20.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Building industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 14% 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 Market0.74%
Industrials-0.13%
Building1.34%
Building Products1.34%
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
NXR NorcrosUK£3.3512.4%
+UK£33.2m		30.4%PE15x
GEN Genuit GroupUK£3.270.9%
+UK£7.5m		-16.0%PE16.6x
ECEL EurocellUK£1.314.4%
+UK£5.5m		-23.7%PE17x
ALU Alumasc GroupUK£2.556.3%
+UK£5.4m		-19.0%PE9.8x

Latest News

FAN
UK£6.45
Volution Group
7D
-0.3%
1Y
15.2%

FAN: Expanding M&A Runway Will Support Upside After 20% Dividend Increase

We have nudged our fair value estimate for Volution Group modestly higher to £7.30 per share, reflecting analysts' incremental price target increases on the back of stronger projected revenue growth and a solid M&A supported outlook, partially offset by slightly lower margin assumptions and a marginally lower future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street updates reflect a broadly constructive stance on Volution Group, with multiple price target increases aligned with our higher fair value estimate.
NXR
UK£3.35
Norcros
7D
12.4%
1Y
30.4%

NXR: Higher Dividend And M&A Pipeline Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target on Norcros slightly higher to align with modestly improved long term valuation assumptions, reflecting incremental adjustments to the discount rate and future earnings expectations. What's in the News Norcros is actively pursuing bolt on acquisitions, with management cultivating relationships with owners and entrepreneurs over a 1 to 3 year horizon to maintain a well developed M&A pipeline (Interim Results Presentation).
GEN
UK£3.27
Genuit Group
7D
0.9%
1Y
-16.0%

GEN: Productivity Gains And Pricing Actions Will Expand Margins Through 2025

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Genuit Group to reflect a modest decrease in fair value. This is driven by a marginally higher discount rate and a slightly lower implied future price to earnings multiple, while revenue growth and profit margin assumptions remain broadly unchanged.
ECEL
UK£1.31
Eurocell
7D
4.4%
1Y
-23.7%

ECEL: Index Inclusion Will Drive Future Upside Despite Leadership Transition

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Eurocell from approximately £2.10 to £1.80. This reflects a more cautious view on revenue growth and a higher discount rate, partly offset by expectations for slightly stronger profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.
ALU
UK£2.55
Alumasc Group
7D
6.3%
1Y
-19.0%
JHD
UK£1.37
James Halstead
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-20.8%
ECOB
UK£0.16
Eco Buildings Group
7D
-3.9%
1Y
118.6%