Header cover image

U.K. (FTSE) Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 14, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M1.3%
  • 1Y16.6%
  • YTD11.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has risen 1.8%, driven by gains from Breedon Group of 2.1%. This means that the industry has gained 17% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 27% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 15 Aug 2024UK£6.0bUK£7.2bUK£333.3m15x18.1x0.8x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024UK£6.2bUK£7.3bUK£350.8m13.5x17.8x0.9x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024UK£5.7bUK£7.3bUK£354.9m12.5x16x0.8x
Wed, 08 May 2024UK£5.8bUK£7.4bUK£356.8m12.4x16.3x0.8x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024UK£5.6bUK£7.3bUK£356.3m12.6x15.8x0.8x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024UK£5.8bUK£7.5bUK£457.3m9.7x12.7x0.8x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024UK£6.7bUK£8.8bUK£547.5m10.4x12.3x0.8x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023UK£6.3bUK£8.9bUK£549.8m9.9x11.4x0.7x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023UK£5.7bUK£8.9bUK£549.6m8.5x10.3x0.6x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023UK£36.9bUK£36.7bUK£2.9b9.1x12.6x1x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023UK£36.3bUK£36.2bUK£2.9b10.4x12.6x1x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023UK£38.1bUK£34.4bUK£2.6b10.4x14.5x1.1x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023UK£37.6bUK£33.6bUK£2.6b10x14.3x1.1x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023UK£34.7bUK£34.9bUK£2.7b9.8x12.7x1x
Thu, 11 May 2023UK£33.4bUK£33.2bUK£2.6b10.1x12.8x1x
Sat, 08 Apr 2023UK£32.9bUK£33.7bUK£2.6b10.3x12.5x1x
Mon, 06 Mar 2023UK£36.7bUK£34.1bUK£2.7b10.9x13.9x1.1x
Wed, 01 Feb 2023UK£33.1bUK£33.3bUK£2.8b10.7x11.9x1x
Fri, 30 Dec 2022UK£29.1bUK£33.8bUK£2.8b10.1x10.3x0.9x
Sun, 27 Nov 2022UK£29.5bUK£33.6bUK£2.8b10.5x10.5x0.9x
Tue, 25 Oct 2022UK£26.3bUK£35.8bUK£3.0b9x8.7x0.7x
Thu, 22 Sep 2022UK£27.6bUK£35.4bUK£3.0b9.5x9.3x0.8x
Sat, 20 Aug 2022UK£29.8bUK£32.5bUK£2.7b11.4x11.2x0.9x
Mon, 18 Jul 2022UK£27.3bUK£31.6bUK£2.6b14x10.5x0.9x
Wed, 15 Jun 2022UK£28.1bUK£31.3bUK£2.6b14.5x10.9x0.9x
Fri, 13 May 2022UK£5.7bUK£5.5bUK£441.1m16.7x13x1x
Sun, 10 Apr 2022UK£6.0bUK£5.5bUK£435.8m18.3x13.9x1.1x
Tue, 08 Mar 2022UK£5.7bUK£5.2bUK£428.3m18.8x13.2x1.1x
Thu, 03 Feb 2022UK£7.0bUK£5.0bUK£286.3m21.7x24.6x1.4x
Sat, 01 Jan 2022UK£7.1bUK£5.0bUK£286.8m22.6x24.6x1.4x
Mon, 29 Nov 2021UK£6.9bUK£4.9bUK£284.1m23.9x24.2x1.4x
Wed, 27 Oct 2021UK£7.3bUK£4.9bUK£283.1m25.6x25.7x1.5x
Fri, 24 Sep 2021UK£7.6bUK£4.9bUK£284.1m26.3x26.8x1.6x
Sun, 22 Aug 2021UK£7.5bUK£4.9bUK£282.9m28.5x26.5x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£7.5bTotal Earnings: UK£282.9mTotal Revenue: UK£4.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Basic Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.1x202220232024
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 18.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.84x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have grown 5.6% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 14% 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. Materials industry?

GB Market2.42%
Materials1.20%
Basic Materials1.76%
Construction Materials1.76%
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
BREE Breedon GroupUK£4.081.6%
+UK£22.3m		11.0%PE14.6x
SRC SigmaRocUK£0.682.0%
+UK£14.5m		20.0%PE55.9x
IBST IbstockUK£1.831.9%
+UK£13.4m		18.8%PE99.2x
MSLH MarshallsUK£3.371.4%
+UK£11.4m		30.8%PE39.4x
MBH Michelmersh Brick HoldingsUK£1.004.8%
+UK£4.3m		14.9%PE9.6x
Simply Wall St™
Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd
Level 7, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Popular Markets
USAUUKINCAZA
About UsCareersPlansLogin
Help CenterLatest CoveragePodcastsAffiliate ProgramBusiness & Enterprise
Financial Services GuideTerms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy
Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd (ACN 600 056 611), is a Corporate Authorised Representative (Authorised Representative Number: 467183) of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 337927). Any advice contained in this website is general advice only and has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should not rely on any advice and/or information contained in this website and before making any investment decision we recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your situation and seek appropriate financial, taxation and legal advice. Please read our Financial Services Guide before deciding whether to obtain financial services from us.

Latest News

MSLH

UK£3.37

Marshalls

7D

1.4%

1Y

30.8%

BRCK

UK£0.70

Brickability Group

7D

1.3%

1Y

31.8%

IBST

UK£1.83

Ibstock

7D

1.9%

1Y

18.8%

FORT

UK£1.71

Forterra

7D

0.5%

1Y

-3.7%

Forterra's (LON:FORT) Dividend Will Be Reduced To £0.01

Aug 06
Forterra's (LON:FORT) Dividend Will Be Reduced To £0.01

BREE

UK£4.08

Breedon Group

7D

1.6%

1Y

11.0%

Some May Be Optimistic About Breedon Group's (LON:BREE) Earnings

Aug 03
Some May Be Optimistic About Breedon Group's (LON:BREE) Earnings

SRC

UK£0.68

SigmaRoc

7D

2.0%

1Y

20.0%

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SigmaRoc plc (LON:SRC)?

Aug 02
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SigmaRoc plc (LON:SRC)?

MBH

UK£1.00

Michelmersh Brick Holdings

7D

4.8%

1Y

14.9%

RHIM

UK£35.45

RHI Magnesita

7D

-0.1%

1Y

19.3%