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U.K. (FTSE) Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D0.7%
  • 3M11.8%
  • 1Y12.8%
  • YTD8.9%

In the last week, the Building industry is flat overall, with James Halstead standing out by going down 3.6%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 13% over the past 12 months. 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
Mon, 23 Feb 2026UK£3.5bUK£2.2bUK£164.9m16.1x21.1x1.6x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£166.7m15.4x18.9x1.5x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m13.9x19.2x1.5x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m16.5x21.6x1.5x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£165.0m15.9x21.6x1.4x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.4bUK£164.1m15.5x20.3x1.4x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£142.0m14.4x25.5x1.5x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£141.9m15.4x24.7x1.4x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.2x23.7x1.4x
Fri, 02 May 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.2x22.9x1.4x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.5bUK£140.5m14.9x23.3x1.3x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.4bUK£134.9m14.6x23.7x1.3x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£134.9m15.9x25.2x1.4x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m16.1x25.7x1.4x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024UK£3.7bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.5x24.5x1.5x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.1x25.2x1.6x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£158.9m14.3x22.8x1.5x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£170.3m14.6x21x1.4x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£208.6m14.6x19.8x1.3x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£198.1m14.9x20.6x1.3x
Sat, 04 May 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£211.1m14.7x19.3x1.3x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024UK£3.9bUK£3.2bUK£210.0m14x18.4x1.2x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024UK£3.7bUK£3.3bUK£199.9m12.6x18.7x1.1x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.4bUK£188.7m12.7x20.1x1.1x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023UK£3.8bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m13x20.3x1.1x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£188.9m11.4x18.2x1x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023UK£3.1bUK£3.4bUK£191.6m11.3x16.2x0.9x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£192.4m11.4x18.1x1x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£204.9m12x16.9x1x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023UK£3.3bUK£3.5bUK£216.6m9.3x15.3x1x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023UK£3.7bUK£3.5bUK£223.2m9.7x16.5x1.1x
Sun, 07 May 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.4bUK£218.1m11.1x16.5x1x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£223.4m9x15.2x1x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£245.0m9.2x14.3x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.5bTotal Earnings: UK£245.0mTotal Revenue: UK£3.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Building Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.5x202420252026
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 20.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
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 Market1.88%
Industrials3.13%
Building0.71%
Building Products0.71%
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
GEN Genuit GroupUK£3.782.2%
+UK£20.1m		3.3%PE19.3x
FAN Volution GroupUK£6.900.3%
+UK£4.0m		37.5%PE33x
ECEL EurocellUK£1.301.2%
+UK£1.4m		-10.7%PE16.8x

Latest News

GEN
UK£3.78
Genuit Group
7D
2.2%
1Y
3.3%

GEN: Stable Assumptions And Slightly Lower Risk Will Support Richer Fair Value

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on Genuit Group to reflect a revised fair value of £4.51, with minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at £4.51 per share, with no adjustment to the central estimate.
NXR
UK£3.50
Norcros
7D
-2.5%
1Y
54.9%

NXR: Active M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Norcros to £4.51, a reduction of 0.02%, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and marginal adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. What's in the News Norcros is actively seeking acquisitions and is in ongoing discussions with business owners and entrepreneurs, according to its Interim Results Presentation.
ECOB
UK£0.15
Eco Buildings Group
7D
-8.4%
1Y
185.6%
ECEL
UK£1.30
Eurocell
7D
1.2%
1Y
-10.7%

ECEL: Higher Assumed Profitability Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Eurocell, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, while keeping their fair value estimate steady at £1.80 per share. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate is unchanged at £1.80 per share.
FAN
UK£6.90
Volution Group
7D
0.3%
1Y
37.5%

FAN: Updated Discount And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Volution Group slightly higher to reflect small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, with the updated view implying only a modest change in perceived upside for the shares. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Estimated fair value per share remains unchanged at 7.5, indicating no shift in the central valuation point.
ALU
UK£2.78
Alumasc Group
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-17.8%

Alumasc Group's (LON:ALU) Dividend Will Be £0.035

Feb 06
Alumasc Group's (LON:ALU) Dividend Will Be £0.035
HSM
UK£3.35
Samuel Heath & Sons
7D
-5.6%
1Y
11.7%
JHD
UK£1.34
James Halstead
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-17.1%