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U.K. (FTSE) Construction Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D-15.6%
  • 3M-2.1%
  • 1Y-18.7%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Construction Materials industry has dropped 16%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. Overall the industry is down 19% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 07 Mar 2026UK£5.0bUK£7.1bUK£259.7m16.3x19.4x0.7x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026UK£5.4bUK£7.2bUK£234.9m20.2x23.2x0.8x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025UK£5.4bUK£7.2bUK£235.2m22.1x22.9x0.8x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025UK£5.2bUK£7.2bUK£235.4m22.1x21.9x0.7x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025UK£5.1bUK£7.2bUK£235.3m22x21.7x0.7x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025UK£5.0bUK£7.2bUK£235.2m20.7x21.3x0.7x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025UK£5.2bUK£7.1bUK£211.4m25.7x24.8x0.7x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025UK£5.9bUK£7.0bUK£312.2m22.7x18.9x0.8x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025UK£5.9bUK£7.0bUK£310.0m22.6x18.9x0.8x
Wed, 14 May 2025UK£6.2bUK£6.9bUK£308.6m23.3x20.1x0.9x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025UK£5.6bUK£7.0bUK£311.7m20.5x18.1x0.8x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025UK£6.2bUK£6.7bUK£266.7m29.3x23.2x0.9x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025UK£5.8bUK£6.7bUK£293.5m30.1x19.6x0.9x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025UK£5.8bUK£6.7bUK£292.6m34.4x19.7x0.9x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024UK£6.1bUK£7.3bUK£301.6m29.9x20.3x0.8x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024UK£6.2bUK£7.3bUK£309.1m28.2x20x0.9x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024UK£6.0bUK£7.3bUK£309.1m26.7x19.5x0.8x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024UK£6.2bUK£7.2bUK£332.1m14.9x18.6x0.9x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024UK£6.2bUK£7.2bUK£338.7m15.2x18.4x0.9x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024UK£5.6bUK£7.3bUK£354.2m12.6x15.8x0.8x
Thu, 16 May 2024UK£5.9bUK£7.3bUK£356.4m12.8x16.7x0.8x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024UK£5.6bUK£7.3bUK£356.0m12.2x15.7x0.8x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024UK£5.9bUK£7.4bUK£407.2m11.9x14.4x0.8x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024UK£5.6bUK£7.4bUK£435.3m10.4x12.9x0.8x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024UK£6.3bUK£8.8bUK£549.1m10x11.4x0.7x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023UK£5.8bUK£8.8bUK£548.1m8.9x10.5x0.7x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023UK£5.3bUK£8.9bUK£550.4m9x9.6x0.6x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023UK£37.5bUK£36.8bUK£2.9b9.8x12.8x1x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023UK£38.0bUK£35.7bUK£2.9b10.4x13.3x1.1x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023UK£39.2bUK£34.2bUK£2.7b10x14.6x1.1x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023UK£35.8bUK£34.3bUK£2.7b10.1x13.3x1x
Fri, 19 May 2023UK£35.2bUK£35.0bUK£2.7b10.3x12.8x1x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023UK£34.1bUK£33.7bUK£2.6b10.3x12.9x1x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023UK£34.8bUK£34.0bUK£2.7b10.6x13.1x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£34.8bTotal Earnings: UK£2.7bTotal Revenue: UK£34.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Construction Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Construction Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.84x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction Materials industry have declined 54% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 41% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Construction Materials compare with similar industries?

GB Market-5.72%
Materials-9.74%
Basic Materials-15.58%
Construction Materials-15.58%
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
No data available

Latest News

SRC
UK£1.30
SigmaRoc
7D
-12.4%
1Y
42.9%
IBST
UK£1.09
Ibstock
7D
-17.5%
1Y
-35.5%
BREE
UK£3.16
Breedon Group
7D
-11.7%
1Y
-35.1%

BREE: Future Upside Will Rely On Stable Margins And One P/E Reset

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Breedon Group to around £4.50 per share from about £5.00, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value and discount rates while maintaining a constructive stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the revised £4.50 price target as still implying room for upside, even after updating their assumptions on fair value and discount rates.
RHIM
UK£25.50
RHI Magnesita
7D
-23.8%
1Y
-30.3%
FORT
UK£1.68
Forterra
7D
-11.4%
1Y
3.4%

FORT: Stable Outlook Will Rely On Slightly Improved Margins And Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target on Forterra slightly higher to £1.92, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated fair value estimate is held at £1.92 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation point.
MSLH
UK£1.54
Marshalls
7D
-14.1%
1Y
-38.4%

MSLH: New CEO Appointment Will Support Transform And Grow Plan At Fair Price

Analysts have nudged their price target on Marshalls to £1.85, with the small change tied to updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Marshalls plc appointed Simon Bourne as permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective January 19, 2026, following his period as Interim CEO that began on November 27, 2025 (Key Developments).
MBH
UK£0.85
Michelmersh Brick Holdings
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-18.7%