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U.K. (FTSE) Construction Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M16.3%
  • 1Y52.7%
  • YTD12.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Construction industry has risen 1.8%, driven by gains from Keller Group of 3.9%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 55%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 8.1% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 24 Feb 2026UK£10.8bUK£25.6bUK£638.3m16.1x16.9x0.4x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026UK£9.8bUK£25.6bUK£638.5m14.3x15.4x0.4x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025UK£9.8bUK£25.6bUK£638.5m14x15.3x0.4x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025UK£9.1bUK£25.6bUK£638.4m14.6x14.3x0.4x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025UK£9.6bUK£25.6bUK£638.4m15.4x15.1x0.4x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025UK£8.5bUK£25.6bUK£642.7m13.6x13.2x0.3x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025UK£8.6bUK£25.0bUK£637.0m14.5x13.5x0.3x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025UK£8.3bUK£25.0bUK£637.8m14.4x13x0.3x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025UK£7.8bUK£25.0bUK£639.1m13.7x12.2x0.3x
Sat, 03 May 2025UK£7.3bUK£24.9bUK£636.3m12.8x11.5x0.3x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025UK£6.9bUK£24.9bUK£638.4m11.7x10.8x0.3x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025UK£7.2bUK£24.5bUK£658.9m11.8x11x0.3x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025UK£7.5bUK£24.5bUK£652.0m11.9x11.5x0.3x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024UK£7.6bUK£24.6bUK£651.0m11.8x11.7x0.3x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024UK£7.8bUK£24.4bUK£666.6m12x11.6x0.3x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024UK£7.7bUK£24.4bUK£666.6m11.2x11.5x0.3x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024UK£7.2bUK£24.2bUK£646.5m12.4x11.1x0.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024UK£7.1bUK£24.0bUK£594.3m15.7x12x0.3x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024UK£6.7bUK£23.7bUK£551.0m14.8x12.1x0.3x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024UK£6.5bUK£24.2bUK£562.9m12.7x11.6x0.3x
Sun, 05 May 2024UK£6.2bUK£24.1bUK£562.8m11.9x11.1x0.3x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024UK£6.1bUK£24.1bUK£549.9m10.2x11x0.3x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024UK£5.6bUK£23.6bUK£653.8m9.7x8.6x0.2x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024UK£5.7bUK£23.3bUK£600.3m11.1x9.5x0.2x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023UK£5.5bUK£23.3bUK£601.5m9.7x9.2x0.2x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023UK£5.2bUK£23.3bUK£594.2m9.6x8.8x0.2x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023UK£4.9bUK£23.3bUK£595.5m9.2x8.2x0.2x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023UK£5.2bUK£23.2bUK£597.6m9.6x8.7x0.2x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023UK£5.2bUK£22.8bUK£619.6m10x8.4x0.2x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023UK£5.1bUK£22.4bUK£605.5m12.4x8.4x0.2x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023UK£5.2bUK£22.4bUK£597.0m11.9x8.7x0.2x
Mon, 08 May 2023UK£5.3bUK£22.3bUK£501.9m13.6x10.5x0.2x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023UK£5.0bUK£22.3bUK£502.2m12.7x10x0.2x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023UK£5.2bUK£21.1bUK£370.4m13.6x14.1x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£5.2bTotal Earnings: UK£370.4mTotal Revenue: UK£21.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Construction Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Construction industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 17.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.28x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction industry have grown 20% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.6% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Industrials industry?

GB Market1.89%
Industrials2.02%
Construction0.46%
Construction and Engineering0.46%
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
KLR Keller GroupUK£20.203.9%
+UK£52.4m		51.0%PE10x
KIE Kier GroupUK£2.471.0%
+UK£11.0m		59.9%PE19.3x
SFR SeverfieldUK£0.326.4%
+UK£5.6m		-37.4%PS0.2x
MGNS Morgan Sindall GroupUK£54.100.2%
+UK£4.7m		51.5%PE16.6x
GFRD Galliford Try HoldingsUK£5.650.4%
+UK£1.9m		50.7%PE16.4x

Latest News

BBY
UK£7.69
Balfour Beatty
7D
-0.7%
1Y
67.2%

BBY: Higher P/E And Execution Risks Will Likely Cap Share Upside

Analysts have increased their price target on Balfour Beatty to £7.55 from £6.40, reflecting updated views on the company’s earnings profile and valuation. Analyst Commentary While the new £7.55 price target signals a more constructive stance on Balfour Beatty, commentary around the revision still flags areas where execution and growth outcomes could fall short of expectations.
DIAL
UK£0.26
Diales Group
7D
10.6%
1Y
18.2%
COST
UK£1.87
Costain Group
7D
-0.1%
1Y
72.0%

COST: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Likely Expose Contract Execution Risk

Analysts have nudged their price target on Costain Group up by £0.20, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that are broadly in line with Berenberg's recent target move. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are treating the higher price target as a cautious reset rather than a strong endorsement, focusing on how updated assumptions about discount rates, revenue growth and margins could still leave limited room for error.
MGNS
UK£54.10
Morgan Sindall Group
7D
0.2%
1Y
51.5%

MGNS: Stronger Fit Out Outlook Will Support A Steady Balanced View

Analysts have lifted their price target for Morgan Sindall Group from £50.83 to £54.78, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News Morgan Sindall Group reiterated earnings guidance for 2025, stating that all divisions performed well and the Group is on track to deliver an outcome in line with current expectations for the year.
VANL
UK£0.38
Van Elle Holdings
7D
1.4%
1Y
-3.8%
KIE
UK£2.47
Kier Group
7D
1.0%
1Y
59.9%

KIE: Share Buyback And CFO Transition Will Reinforce Overvaluation Risk

Analysts have nudged their price target on Kier Group slightly higher to £2.20, reflecting small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Kier Group completed a £20 million share buyback program announced on January 21, 2025, repurchasing a total of 10,978,468 shares, representing 2.47% of the company.
HERC
UK£0.54
Hercules
7D
0.9%
1Y
0%
SFR
UK£0.32
Severfield
7D
6.4%
1Y
-37.4%
GFRD
UK£5.65
Galliford Try Holdings
7D
0.4%
1Y
50.7%

GFRD: Revenue Guidance To Upper End Of Expectations Will Support Rerating

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Galliford Try Holdings, pointing to a slightly higher discount rate and modestly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of the revised valuation in pound terms. What's in the News Galliford Try Holdings issued earnings guidance for the year ending 30 June 2026, giving investors clearer visibility on its medium term outlook (company guidance).
RNWH
UK£9.13
Renew Holdings
7D
-0.2%
1Y
30.1%
KLR
UK£20.20
Keller Group
7D
3.9%
1Y
51.0%

Little Excitement Around Keller Group plc's (LON:KLR) Earnings

Jan 28
Little Excitement Around Keller Group plc's (LON:KLR) Earnings