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U.K. (FTSE) Building Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-2.4%
  • 3M-13.5%
  • 1Y-13.7%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Building Products industry has dropped 2.6%, driven by Genuit Group declining 5.7%. However, the industry is down 13% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 05 May 2026UK£2.9bUK£2.2bUK£170.2m13.4x17x1.3x
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
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.2x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.5bTotal Earnings: UK£218.1mTotal Revenue: UK£3.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Building Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Building Products 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 20.7x.
  • 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 Products industry have declined 7.9% 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 Comparison

How does U.K. Building Products compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.37%
Industrials1.73%
Building-2.44%
Building Products-2.44%
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£1.412.9%
+UK£16.7m		-14.3%PE15.5x

Latest News

ALU
UK£2.45
Alumasc Group
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-30.6%

ALU: Future Bolt On Acquisitions Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have made only a marginal adjustment to their Alumasc Group price target, keeping fair value effectively steady at £3.59 as small refinements to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E support an unchanged overall view of the stock. What's in the News Alumasc Group is actively looking for acquisitions, with management highlighting interest in using its balance sheet and cash generation to fund value focused investments in the core business and selective bolt on deals.
NXR
UK£2.76
Norcros
7D
-3.2%
1Y
7.8%

NXR: Stable Trading And Profit Outlook Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have nudged their price target for Norcros slightly higher to £3.75, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that leave the overall fair value estimate unchanged at £3.75. What's in the News Norcros issued earnings guidance for the 53 weeks to 5 April 2026, with reported group revenue expected to be around £393 million, compared with £355.8 million for 2025 (company guidance).
JHD
UK£1.41
James Halstead
7D
2.9%
1Y
-14.3%
GEN
UK£2.45
Genuit Group
7D
-8.7%
1Y
-38.0%
FAN
UK£6.03
Volution Group
7D
-2.0%
1Y
2.9%

FAN: Higher Interim Dividend Will Signal Confidence And Support Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Volution Group to £7.54, reflecting slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, alongside a small adjustment to expected profit margins. What's in the News The Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.0 pence per share for the six months ended 31 January 2026, compared with 3.4 pence for H1 2025 (Key Developments).
ECOB
UK£0.14
Eco Buildings Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
157.1%