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U.K. (FTSE) Construction Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D-15.6%
  • 3M-1.1%
  • 1Y-18.7%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Construction Materials industry has dropped 16%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. However, the industry is down 19% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 24% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 09 Mar 2026UK£5.0bUK£7.1bUK£259.7m16.3x19.4x0.7x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026UK£5.6bUK£7.1bUK£234.7m20.7x23.7x0.8x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026UK£5.4bUK£7.2bUK£235.2m22x22.9x0.8x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025UK£5.2bUK£7.2bUK£235.4m22x21.9x0.7x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025UK£5.1bUK£7.2bUK£235.3m21.8x21.5x0.7x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025UK£5.1bUK£7.2bUK£235.2m21.2x21.6x0.7x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025UK£5.3bUK£7.1bUK£211.4m26.3x25.1x0.7x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025UK£5.9bUK£7.0bUK£312.2m22.7x18.9x0.8x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025UK£5.9bUK£7.0bUK£310.7m22.7x18.9x0.8x
Fri, 16 May 2025UK£6.2bUK£6.9bUK£308.5m23x20.1x0.9x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025UK£5.6bUK£7.0bUK£312.4m20.3x18x0.8x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025UK£6.0bUK£6.7bUK£266.9m28.4x22.5x0.9x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025UK£5.7bUK£6.7bUK£293.7m30x19.3x0.8x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025UK£5.8bUK£6.7bUK£292.9m33.2x19.7x0.9x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024UK£6.1bUK£7.3bUK£301.6m29.9x20.3x0.8x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024UK£6.3bUK£7.3bUK£308.8m28.2x20.3x0.9x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024UK£6.1bUK£7.3bUK£309.2m27x19.7x0.8x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024UK£6.3bUK£7.2bUK£331.8m15.1x18.9x0.9x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024UK£6.3bUK£7.2bUK£338.6m15.1x18.5x0.9x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024UK£5.7bUK£7.3bUK£354.2m12.6x16x0.8x
Sat, 18 May 2024UK£5.9bUK£7.3bUK£356.0m12.9x16.6x0.8x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024UK£5.6bUK£7.3bUK£356.0m12.2x15.7x0.8x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024UK£5.8bUK£7.5bUK£407.7m12x14.2x0.8x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024UK£5.7bUK£7.4bUK£435.4m10.2x13x0.8x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024UK£6.2bUK£8.8bUK£548.7m10.1x11.4x0.7x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023UK£5.7bUK£8.8bUK£548.2m8.7x10.5x0.7x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023UK£5.3bUK£8.9bUK£550.1m9x9.7x0.6x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023UK£37.8bUK£36.6bUK£2.9b9.9x12.9x1x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023UK£38.0bUK£35.7bUK£2.9b10.4x13.3x1.1x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023UK£39.2bUK£34.1bUK£2.7b10.1x14.6x1.1x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023UK£36.2bUK£34.3bUK£2.7b9.8x13.5x1.1x
Sun, 21 May 2023UK£35.3bUK£35.0bUK£2.7b10.2x12.9x1x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023UK£34.3bUK£33.8bUK£2.6b10.3x13x1x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023UK£34.2bUK£34.3bUK£2.7b10.4x12.7x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.7x


Total Market Cap: UK£34.2bTotal Earnings: UK£2.7bTotal Revenue: UK£34.3bTotal 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

RHIM
UK£24.00
RHI Magnesita
7D
-15.0%
1Y
-31.5%
SRC
UK£1.21
SigmaRoc
7D
-15.7%
1Y
37.2%
MSLH
UK£1.45
Marshalls
7D
-17.4%
1Y
-40.4%
IBST
UK£1.02
Ibstock
7D
-20.6%
1Y
-38.4%
BREE
UK£3.07
Breedon Group
7D
-13.8%
1Y
-35.8%

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.
FORT
UK£1.63
Forterra
7D
-11.5%
1Y
2.8%

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.
MBH
UK£0.83
Michelmersh Brick Holdings
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-20.5%