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U.K. (FTSE) Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M-18.1%
  • 1Y-19.1%
  • YTD-11.6%

Last week, the Building industry hasn't moved much but Genuit Group is up 5.3% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 19% in the last year. Looking forward, 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
Thu, 21 May 2026UK£2.8bUK£2.2bUK£169.9m12.8x16.6x1.3x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£170.2m14.3x18.7x1.4x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026UK£3.0bUK£2.2bUK£171.0m15x17.4x1.3x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026UK£3.5bUK£2.2bUK£164.9m16.2x20.9x1.6x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026UK£3.2bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m14.2x19.5x1.5x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025UK£3.1bUK£2.2bUK£165.0m14.2x19x1.4x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.2bUK£148.4m16.4x22.5x1.5x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£165.0m15.9x20.9x1.4x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025UK£3.4bUK£2.4bUK£167.2m13.6x20.1x1.4x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025UK£3.7bUK£2.4bUK£141.9m15.2x25.8x1.5x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.4bUK£142.9m15x24.4x1.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025UK£3.5bUK£2.5bUK£148.3m15.3x23.9x1.4x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025UK£3.2bUK£2.5bUK£148.0m14.6x21.5x1.3x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.5bUK£141.6m13.9x23.5x1.4x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.4bUK£134.8m15.2x24.5x1.4x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025UK£3.3bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m16x24.4x1.4x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024UK£3.7bUK£2.4bUK£135.0m17.4x27.1x1.5x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024UK£3.9bUK£2.4bUK£152.9m15.6x25.2x1.6x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024UK£3.8bUK£2.4bUK£155.9m15.1x24.4x1.6x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024UK£3.6bUK£2.5bUK£155.5m14.8x23.3x1.5x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024UK£4.4bUK£3.2bUK£208.6m16.2x21.3x1.4x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024UK£4.0bUK£3.2bUK£209.8m14x19x1.3x
Sat, 25 May 2024UK£4.2bUK£3.2bUK£210.8m14.2x19.9x1.3x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.2bUK£211.1m14.1x17.8x1.2x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.2bUK£210.4m12x17.9x1.2x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024UK£3.7bUK£3.3bUK£199.9m12.5x18.7x1.1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024UK£3.8bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m12.9x20x1.1x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.4bUK£188.8m12.3x19.2x1.1x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023UK£3.2bUK£3.4bUK£191.6m11.3x16.8x0.9x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.4bUK£193.7m11.3x17.3x1x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023UK£3.5bUK£3.4bUK£203.2m11.6x17x1x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.4bUK£204.9m11.7x17.5x1x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.5bUK£216.6m9.7x15.6x1x
Sun, 28 May 2023UK£3.6bUK£3.5bUK£223.2m9.6x16.3x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.6bTotal 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 16.6x 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 Market0.16%
Industrials-0.67%
Building-0.24%
Building Products-0.24%
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£2.605.3%
+UK£33.2m		-33.8%PE14.5x
FAN Volution GroupUK£6.001.5%
+UK£17.8m		-3.5%PE23.1x
JHD James HalsteadUK£1.332.6%
+UK£14.2m		-18.3%PE14.6x
ECEL EurocellUK£1.062.4%
+UK£2.4m		-29.6%PE10.8x

Latest News

ECEL
UK£1.06
Eurocell
7D
2.4%
1Y
-29.6%
ECOB
UK£0.12
Eco Buildings Group
7D
-5.8%
1Y
157.9%
NXR
UK£2.87
Norcros
7D
-2.0%
1Y
14.3%
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.
FAN
UK£6.00
Volution Group
7D
1.5%
1Y
-3.5%
Narrative Update • May 07

FAN: Higher Interim Dividend Will Signal Confidence And Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have reset their price target for Volution Group to £7.54, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate and long term P/E multiple, while keeping fair value, revenue growth and profit margin expectations unchanged. What's in the News The Board 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).
GEN
UK£2.60
Genuit Group
7D
5.3%
1Y
-33.8%
Narrative Update • May 05

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

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Genuit Group to £4.26 from £4.31, citing updated assumptions that include adjusted discount rates, revenue growth expectations, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Final dividend of 8.7 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2025 is being recommended for payment on 3 June 2026, with shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 May 2026 eligible, and the ex-dividend date set for 30 April 2026 (Key Developments).
ALU
UK£2.55
Alumasc Group
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-32.5%
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£1.33
James Halstead
7D
2.6%
1Y
-18.3%