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U.S. Building Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies51
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M11.6%
  • 1Y14.7%
  • YTD14.6%

The Building industry has stayed flat over the last week. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 15% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Building Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026US$442.0bUS$161.9bUS$11.3b21x39.2x2.7x
Fri, 15 May 2026US$431.3bUS$162.7bUS$11.4b20.9x38x2.7x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026US$410.1bUS$158.6bUS$11.8b21.1x34.7x2.6x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026US$388.5bUS$158.6bUS$12.0b21.2x32.4x2.5x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026US$404.0bUS$164.2bUS$11.7b22.7x34.5x2.5x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$366.8bUS$163.6bUS$11.6b19.5x31.7x2.2x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$370.7bUS$160.9bUS$11.1b19x33.5x2.3x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$392.1bUS$164.7bUS$12.8b20.9x30.7x2.4x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$380.9bUS$160.9bUS$12.5b21.7x30.4x2.4x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$407.6bUS$160.7bUS$12.9b23.6x31.7x2.5x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$409.7bUS$162.0bUS$14.1b20.7x29.1x2.5x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$386.9bUS$163.5bUS$14.0b20x27.6x2.4x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$401.0bUS$163.4bUS$14.0b22.2x28.6x2.5x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$345.6bUS$162.6bUS$13.4b18.9x25.8x2.1x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$359.5bUS$162.7bUS$13.4b18.6x26.8x2.2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$388.1bUS$164.5bUS$14.5b19.9x26.8x2.4x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$392.3bUS$163.6bUS$14.3b20.9x27.4x2.4x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$437.7bUS$162.3bUS$14.3b22.4x30.6x2.7x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$410.9bUS$165.4bUS$14.7b21.9x28x2.5x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$421.1bUS$164.3bUS$16.4b22.8x25.6x2.6x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$393.6bUS$164.4bUS$16.4b21.2x23.9x2.4x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$386.0bUS$162.7bUS$14.2b21.3x27.1x2.4x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$377.7bUS$162.7bUS$14.3b20.7x26.4x2.3x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$377.3bUS$163.8bUS$14.4b20.9x26.3x2.3x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$365.2bUS$165.2bUS$14.7b22.7x24.8x2.2x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$365.3bUS$166.7bUS$14.8b23.2x24.6x2.2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$350.2bUS$168.2bUS$14.9b21x23.5x2.1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$327.2bUS$175.3bUS$14.8b20.4x22.1x1.9x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$305.9bUS$175.2bUS$15.0b17.8x20.4x1.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$273.4bUS$175.6bUS$14.1b16.8x19.3x1.6x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$272.4bUS$171.9bUS$14.8b16.8x18.4x1.6x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$280.7bUS$171.9bUS$14.8b17.2x19x1.6x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$294.3bUS$174.3bUS$15.2b16.8x19.3x1.7x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$269.8bUS$174.0bUS$15.2b15.9x17.7x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.7x


Total Market Cap: US$269.8bTotal Earnings: US$15.2bTotal Revenue: US$174.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Building Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Building industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 39.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Building industry have declined 9.5% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.4% 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.S. Industrials industry?

US Market2.32%
Industrials2.32%
Building0.45%
Building Products0.45%
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
TT Trane TechnologiesUS$475.341.0%
+US$1.0b		12.7%PE35.8x
WMS Advanced Drainage SystemsUS$143.235.6%
+US$577.5m		26.1%PE25.7x
MAS MascoUS$74.803.4%
+US$486.2m		22.4%PE17.7x
OC Owens CorningUS$128.374.5%
+US$440.5m		-3.2%PS1.1x
CSL Carlisle CompaniesUS$356.782.6%
+US$367.4m		0.2%PE19.8x

Latest News

MOD
US$284.97
Modine Manufacturing
7D
2.4%
1Y
203.1%
CSW
US$275.26
CSW Industrials
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-3.1%
AZZ
US$153.66
AZZ
7D
6.6%
1Y
71.7%
JCI
US$145.17
Johnson Controls International
7D
-1.7%
1Y
39.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

JCI: Data Center Cooling And Operational Revamp Will Drive Future Upside

The Analyst Price Target for Johnson Controls International has been adjusted from $177 to $180. Analysts point to data center related demand for chillers, ongoing operational changes, and potential capital actions in the fire and security segment as key drivers of their updated view.
ALLE
US$134.87
Allegion
7D
2.9%
1Y
-1.0%
WMS
US$143.23
Advanced Drainage Systems
7D
5.6%
1Y
26.1%
TT
US$475.34
Trane Technologies
7D
1.0%
1Y
12.7%
NX
US$16.53
Quanex Building Products
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-10.8%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 09

Quanex Building Products: I See The Value, But Not The Catalyst

Summary Quanex Building Products Corporation trades at a steep discount, with a forward P/E over 50% below the sector average and strong cash flow yield. NX faces significant margin pressure from broad-based input cost inflation and a make-to-stock model that delays price recovery. The Tyman acquisition expanded NX's reach but increased leverage to 3.1x net debt/EBITDA, limiting financial flexibility amid weak residential construction demand. I maintain a Hold rating; NX stock suits income and deep-value investors, but growth and momentum buyers should await improved cost control and restored guidance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
OC
US$128.37
Owens Corning
7D
4.5%
1Y
-3.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

OC: Q2 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside

Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target framework for Owens Corning, keeping fair value at $144.80 while fine tuning assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings power. What's in the News Owens Corning issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, stating that it expects to continue delivering strong financial performance based on structural changes to the business and its market positions.
CARR
US$71.15
Carrier Global
7D
-0.1%
1Y
2.0%
LII
US$528.33
Lennox International
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-1.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

LII: M&A And Buybacks Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts are maintaining their $650.00 price target on Lennox International, supported by updated assumptions that reflect small changes in discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E inputs, with no change in their overall valuation view. What's in the News Lennox reported Q1 revenue of $1.14b, up 5.8% year over year, with results exceeding analyst expectations by 6.7%, supported by stabilizing end markets and contributions from acquired businesses such as Duro Dyne and Supco.
CSL
US$356.78
Carlisle Companies
7D
2.6%
1Y
0.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

CSL: Continued Buybacks And Stable Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their price target for Carlisle Companies effectively unchanged at about $410, with slight model tweaks to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions rather than any shift in the underlying growth or margin outlook. What's in the News Carlisle Companies reported that from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, it repurchased 700,000 shares, or 1.71% of its stock, for US$249.77 million under its long running buyback program announced on November 3, 1999.
MAS
US$74.80
Masco
7D
3.4%
1Y
22.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

MAS: Future Returns Will Depend On Margins And Capital Deployment Choices

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Masco to $67 from $69 as they now apply a slightly higher discount rate and more modest assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E, while keeping profit margin expectations broadly similar. What's in the News Masco reported first quarter 2026 earnings and net sales that were above estimates, with Plumbing Products leading top line results and Decorative Architectural Products showing stronger profitability even with flat sales.
APT
US$5.26
Alpha Pro Tech
7D
-2.0%
1Y
15.9%
MAIR
US$38.15
Madison Air Solutions
7D
-5.9%
1Y
n/a
ILAG
US$2.86
Intelligent Living Application Group
7D
-23.3%
1Y
-47.0%