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U.K. (FTSE) Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D6.8%
  • 3M2.1%
  • 1Y-13.9%
  • YTD-11.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has risen 6.8%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. In contrast, the industry has lost 14% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 29% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 28 Nov 2025UK£4.9bUK£7.2bUK£235.6m21x21x0.7x
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
Thu, 09 Feb 2023UK£33.9bUK£33.8bUK£2.8b10.9x12x1x
Sat, 07 Jan 2023UK£31.3bUK£33.8bUK£2.8b10.6x11x0.9x
Mon, 05 Dec 2022UK£29.1bUK£33.3bUK£2.8b10.2x10.4x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£29.1bTotal Earnings: UK£2.8bTotal Revenue: UK£33.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Basic Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Basic Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 21.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 16.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.86x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Basic 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 Trends

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

GB Market1.96%
Materials2.41%
Basic Materials6.81%
Construction Materials6.81%
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
SRC SigmaRocUK£1.209.1%
+UK£111.5m		55.0%PE29.9x
BREE Breedon GroupUK£3.347.9%
+UK£84.6m		-28.1%PE12.9x
MSLH MarshallsUK£1.819.6%
+UK£39.9m		-43.5%PE19.2x
IBST IbstockUK£1.368.0%
+UK£39.5m		-27.6%PE44x
RHIM RHI MagnesitaUK£24.552.3%
+UK£26.0m		-20.8%PE28.2x

Latest News

MSLH
UK£1.81
Marshalls
7D
9.6%
1Y
-43.5%
BREE
UK£3.34
Breedon Group
7D
7.9%
1Y
-28.1%
IBST
UK£1.36
Ibstock
7D
8.0%
1Y
-27.6%

Does Ibstock (LON:IBST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 26
Does Ibstock (LON:IBST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
MBH
UK£0.86
Michelmersh Brick Holdings
7D
0.6%
1Y
-18.1%
SRC
UK£1.20
SigmaRoc
7D
9.1%
1Y
55.0%

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£24.55
RHI Magnesita
7D
2.3%
1Y
-20.8%
FORT
UK£1.86
Forterra
7D
6.8%
1Y
4.0%
STCM
UK£0.18
Steppe Cement
7D
5.9%
1Y
16.1%

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