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U.K. (FTSE) Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D0.05%
  • 3M-17.0%
  • 1Y-15.3%
  • YTD-9.4%

The Building industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 15% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 30 May 2026UK£2.9bUK£2.2bUK£169.9m13.2x17.1x1.3x
Mon, 27 Apr 2026UK£3.0bUK£2.2bUK£170.2m13.7x17.5x1.3x
Wed, 25 Mar 2026UK£2.9bUK£2.2bUK£173.0m12.7x16.5x1.3x
Fri, 20 Feb 2026UK£3.4bUK£2.2bUK£164.9m16.3x20.8x1.6x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£166.7m15.8x19.4x1.5x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025UK£3.1bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m13.9x19.1x1.5x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m17.2x22.2x1.5x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£165.0m15.7x21.2x1.4x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.4bUK£164.1m15.4x20.3x1.4x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.4bUK£141.9m14.3x25.3x1.5x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£141.9m15.3x24.9x1.4x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.5x24x1.5x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.5bUK£148.0m14.8x22.3x1.3x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.5bUK£139.6m14.9x23.4x1.3x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.4bUK£134.9m14.6x23.8x1.3x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£134.9m16x25.1x1.4x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m16.4x25.9x1.4x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.6x24.6x1.5x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.1x25.2x1.6x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£159.1m13.8x22.2x1.4x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£170.4m14.7x21x1.4x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£208.6m14.6x19.7x1.3x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£210.8m14x19.3x1.3x
Wed, 01 May 2024UK£4.1bUK£3.2bUK£211.1m14.7x19.2x1.3x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024UK£3.9bUK£3.2bUK£210.0m14x18.4x1.2x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024UK£3.7bUK£3.3bUK£199.9m12.4x18.7x1.1x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m12.4x19.9x1.1x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023UK£3.8bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m13.1x20.2x1.1x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£188.9m11.3x18.3x1x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023UK£3.2bUK£3.4bUK£191.6m11.3x16.8x0.9x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£192.4m11.4x17.9x1x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£204.9m12x17.1x1x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023UK£3.3bUK£3.5bUK£216.6m9.1x15.2x0.9x
Tue, 06 Jun 2023UK£3.7bUK£3.5bUK£223.2m9.6x16.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.7bTotal Earnings: UK£223.2mTotal 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 17.1x 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 8.7% 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 Market-0.27%
Industrials2.40%
Building0.048%
Building Products0.048%
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£2.611.2%
+UK£8.1m		-35.2%PE14.5x
NXR NorcrosUK£2.942.1%
+UK£5.4m		13.5%PE13.2x
FAN Volution GroupUK£6.140.2%
+UK£2.0m		0.8%PE23.6x
ECOB Eco Buildings GroupUK£0.123.2%
+UK£455.3k		160.9%PS5.6x
TON Titon HoldingsUK£0.753.4%
+UK£281.2k		-1.3%PS0.5x

Latest News

GEN
UK£2.61
Genuit Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
-35.2%
FAN
UK£6.14
Volution Group
7D
0.2%
1Y
0.8%
Analysis Article • May 23

Should You Think About Buying Volution Group plc (LON:FAN) Now?

While Volution Group plc ( LON:FAN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...
ECEL
UK£1.04
Eurocell
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-34.8%
ECOB
UK£0.12
Eco Buildings Group
7D
3.2%
1Y
160.9%
NXR
UK£2.94
Norcros
7D
2.1%
1Y
13.5%
Narrative Update • May 18

NXR: Earnings Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Norcros slightly higher to £4.53 from £4.51, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that keep their overall view broadly consistent. What's in the News Norcros issued earnings guidance for the fifty three weeks to 5 April 2026, with reported group revenue expected to be around £393 million.
TON
UK£0.75
Titon Holdings
7D
3.4%
1Y
-1.3%
ALU
UK£2.45
Alumasc Group
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-34.2%
Narrative Update • May 04

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.
JHD
UK£1.30
James Halstead
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-17.7%