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U.K. (FTSE) Construction Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D3.9%
  • 3M-7.6%
  • 1Y-18.7%
  • YTDn/a

The Construction Materials industry is up 5.4% in the last week, with RHI Magnesita up 23%. However, the industry is down 16% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 30% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 15 Nov 2025UK£5.0bUK£7.2bUK£235.7m21.6x21.4x0.7x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025UK£4.8bUK£7.2bUK£235.1m20.5x20.6x0.7x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025UK£5.1bUK£7.1bUK£232.6m25.1x22x0.7x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025UK£5.3bUK£7.1bUK£218.6m26.2x24.4x0.8x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025UK£5.7bUK£7.0bUK£311.7m22.3x18.2x0.8x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025UK£6.1bUK£6.9bUK£309.1m23.4x19.9x0.9x
Thu, 01 May 2025UK£5.9bUK£7.0bUK£310.0m22.7x19.1x0.9x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025UK£5.9bUK£6.9bUK£308.0m20.4x19.2x0.9x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025UK£5.9bUK£6.7bUK£292.9m28.7x20.1x0.9x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025UK£5.6bUK£6.7bUK£296.0m27.6x19x0.8x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024UK£5.7bUK£6.7bUK£292.7m34x19.5x0.9x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024UK£6.2bUK£7.3bUK£309.6m27.5x20x0.9x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024UK£6.0bUK£7.3bUK£309.9m26.2x19.5x0.8x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024UK£5.8bUK£7.3bUK£314.0m14x18.4x0.8x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024UK£6.1bUK£7.2bUK£330.5m14.5x18.3x0.8x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024UK£6.1bUK£7.3bUK£351.8m13.1x17.3x0.8x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024UK£5.8bUK£7.3bUK£355.4m12.4x16.2x0.8x
Fri, 03 May 2024UK£5.7bUK£7.3bUK£356.1m12.3x16x0.8x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024UK£5.7bUK£7.3bUK£355.9m12.5x16x0.8x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024UK£5.7bUK£7.4bUK£435.5m9.8x13.2x0.8x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024UK£6.7bUK£8.8bUK£548.1m10.3x12.2x0.8x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023UK£6.3bUK£8.8bUK£549.4m9.8x11.4x0.7x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023UK£5.7bUK£8.9bUK£550.7m9.3x10.4x0.6x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023UK£39.2bUK£36.6bUK£2.9b9.4x13.4x1.1x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023UK£37.3bUK£36.2bUK£2.9b10.2x12.9x1x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023UK£38.7bUK£34.6bUK£2.6b10.4x14.6x1.1x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023UK£36.1bUK£34.1bUK£2.7b9.9x13.5x1.1x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023UK£34.4bUK£34.9bUK£2.7b9.9x12.6x1x
Sat, 06 May 2023UK£33.6bUK£33.2bUK£2.6b10.1x12.9x1x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023UK£35.1bUK£33.9bUK£2.7b10x13.3x1x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023UK£34.2bUK£34.1bUK£2.8b11.2x12.4x1x
Fri, 27 Jan 2023UK£32.5bUK£33.2bUK£2.8b10.6x11.7x1x
Sun, 25 Dec 2022UK£28.9bUK£33.9bUK£2.8b10x10.2x0.9x
Tue, 22 Nov 2022UK£29.5bUK£34.3bUK£2.9b10.4x10.2x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.2x


Total Market Cap: UK£29.5bTotal Earnings: UK£2.9bTotal Revenue: UK£34.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Construction Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.2x202320242025
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 21.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 16.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.86x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction Materials industry have declined 56% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 40% 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 Market0.21%
Materials3.18%
Basic Materials3.88%
Construction Materials3.88%
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
RHIM RHI MagnesitaUK£24.0020.4%
+UK£192.0m		-24.9%PE27.3x
IBST IbstockUK£1.301.1%
+UK£5.5m		-31.1%PE42.3x
SRC SigmaRocUK£1.100.4%
+UK£4.5m		39.8%PE27.5x
MSLH MarshallsUK£1.680.8%
+UK£3.5m		-49.8%PE17.9x
FORT ForterraUK£1.790.3%
+UK£1.3m		-2.0%PE24x

Latest News

SRC
UK£1.10
SigmaRoc
7D
0.4%
1Y
39.8%

SRC: Improved Margins And Confirmed Earnings Guidance Expected To Drive Upside

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for SigmaRoc from £1.50 to £1.46, citing updated forecasts for slower revenue growth and a higher discount rate. However, expectations for profit margins have marginally improved.
RHIM
UK£24.00
RHI Magnesita
7D
20.4%
1Y
-24.9%
FORT
UK£1.79
Forterra
7D
0.3%
1Y
-2.0%
IBST
UK£1.30
Ibstock
7D
1.1%
1Y
-31.1%

IBST: Near-Term Market Headwinds Will Ease as Planning Delays Are Resolved

The analyst price target for Ibstock has been cut from £1.71 to £1.64 per share. This reflects a more cautious view on market conditions and reduced revenue growth expectations, according to analysts.
MBH
UK£0.85
Michelmersh Brick Holdings
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-20.2%
BREE
UK£3.19
Breedon Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-27.6%

Breedon Group (LON:BREE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 29
Breedon Group (LON:BREE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
MSLH
UK£1.68
Marshalls
7D
0.8%
1Y
-49.8%

Marshalls (LON:MSLH) Is Reducing Its Dividend To £0.022

Oct 18
Marshalls (LON:MSLH) Is Reducing Its Dividend To £0.022
STCM
UK£0.17
Steppe Cement
7D
-5.6%
1Y
13.3%

Steppe Cement's (LON:STCM) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors

Sep 22
Steppe Cement's (LON:STCM) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors