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U.K. (FTSE) Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.0%
  • 3M2.1%
  • 1Y-12.9%
  • YTD-9.6%

Norcros is up 11%, leading the way for the Building industry, which has gained 1.0%. In contrast, the industry has lost 13% in the last 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 20 Jun 2026UK£2.9bUK£2.3bUK£160.1m13.7x18.1x1.3x
Mon, 18 May 2026UK£2.8bUK£2.2bUK£169.9m12.9x16.7x1.3x
Wed, 15 Apr 2026UK£3.1bUK£2.2bUK£170.2m14.1x18.4x1.4x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026UK£3.1bUK£2.2bUK£171.0m15.3x17.9x1.4x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026UK£3.4bUK£2.2bUK£164.9m16.7x20.7x1.6x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m14.4x19.4x1.5x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025UK£3.1bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m14.3x19x1.5x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m16.4x22.5x1.5x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.4bUK£164.1m15.9x20.4x1.4x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£167.2m14x20.5x1.4x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025UK£3.7bUK£2.4bUK£141.8m15x25.9x1.5x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£142.9m14.9x24.3x1.4x
Tue, 20 May 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.4x24.6x1.5x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.5bUK£148.0m14.5x21.4x1.3x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.5bUK£141.6m13.8x23.4x1.3x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.4bUK£134.8m15.3x24.7x1.4x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m16.4x25.1x1.4x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m17x26.8x1.5x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024UK£3.9bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.6x25.3x1.6x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£159.0m15.3x24.1x1.6x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£155.4m14.8x23x1.4x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024UK£4.5bUK£3.2bUK£208.6m16.3x21.4x1.4x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024UK£4.0bUK£3.2bUK£209.8m14.2x19.1x1.3x
Wed, 22 May 2024UK£4.2bUK£3.2bUK£210.8m14.2x19.7x1.3x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.2bUK£211.1m14.1x18x1.2x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.2bUK£210.4m12.1x17.9x1.2x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.3bUK£200.0m12.4x19x1.2x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024UK£3.7bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m13x19.8x1.1x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m12.1x18.9x1x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023UK£3.3bUK£3.4bUK£191.6m11.2x17x0.9x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£192.6m11.4x17.6x1x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£203.2m11.6x17x1x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.4bUK£204.9m11.6x17.6x1x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.5bUK£216.6m10x15.5x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.4bTotal Earnings: UK£216.6mTotal Revenue: UK£3.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Building Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.7x202420252026
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 18.1x 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 industry have declined 9.6% 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 Market-1.30%
Industrials1.48%
Building1.05%
Building Products1.05%
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£3.0211.0%
+UK£27.0m		11.4%PE26.6x
FAN Volution GroupUK£6.142.0%
+UK£23.8m		4.4%PE23.6x
ECEL EurocellUK£1.095.3%
+UK£5.4m		-27.1%PE11.1x
ECOB Eco Buildings GroupUK£0.121.1%
+UK£151.8k		147.4%PS5.5x

Latest News

ECEL
UK£1.09
Eurocell
7D
5.3%
1Y
-27.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 19

ECEL: Dividend And New CFO Appointment Will Support Future Upside Potential

Eurocell's latest narrative update keeps the analyst fair value estimate steady at £1.70 per share. Analysts point to only marginal adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions as justification for leaving their price target unchanged.
ALU
UK£2.43
Alumasc Group
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-35.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

ALU: Steady Assumptions And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside

Alumasc Group's analyst price target has been restated at £3.59, with analysts pointing to largely unchanged model assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as support for maintaining their view. What's in the News for Alumasc Group No recent Alumasc Group news items or key developments were provided in the available sources.
NXR
UK£3.02
Norcros
7D
11.0%
1Y
11.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

NXR: Dividend Policy Will Underpin Future Earnings Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly lowered their Norcros price target from £4.53 to about £4.51, reflecting updated views that take into account revised revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions. What's in the News Norcros has recommended a final dividend of 7.6 pence per share for the 53 weeks ended 5 April 2026, with a total dividend of 11.3 pence per share including the 3.7 pence interim payout.
FAN
UK£6.14
Volution Group
7D
2.0%
1Y
4.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

FAN: Rising Interim Dividend Will Support Confidence And Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Volution Group to £7.54. This reflects slightly lower discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while keeping fair value and growth expectations essentially unchanged.
GEN
UK£2.63
Genuit Group
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-30.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

GEN: Progressive Dividend Policy And 2026 Payout Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Genuit Group to reflect a lower fair value estimate of £3.91, with slightly higher discount rate assumptions and more conservative revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. What's in the News Genuit Group approved a final dividend of 8.7 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2025.
JHD
UK£1.25
James Halstead
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-20.6%
ECOB
UK£0.12
Eco Buildings Group
7D
1.1%
1Y
147.4%