Grafton Group/£GFTU
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About Grafton Group
Grafton Group plc is an international distributor of building materials, operating across various segments including Distribution, Retailing, and Manufacturing. Founded in 1902, the company primarily serves markets in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Grafton Group is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GFTU.
Ticker
£GFTU
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
10,000
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Website
Grafton Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.9B
14.45
£0.67
1.36
£0.37
3.82%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.9B
Beta
1.36
52-week high
£10.36
52-week low
£7.91
Average daily volume
425K
Dividend rate
£0.37
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.943
Quick ratio
1.318
Long term debt to equity
31.881
Total debt to equity
39.873
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
54.53%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.82%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
192.673
Gross margin (TTM)
35.59%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.56%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.76%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
18.81%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£240,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.60%
Return on equity (TTM)
8.33%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.452
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.804
Price to book
1.19
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.33
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.347
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.66%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.943
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.82%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.75%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
5.59%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.37%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.10%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-9.67%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.73%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.03%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
12.47%
What the Analysts think about Grafton Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Grafton Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Grafton reported H1 revenue of £1.25 billion, up 10.1% year-on-year (11.1% at constant currency), supported by the acquisitions of Salvador Escoda and HSS Hire Ireland.
Adjusted EBIT increased by 9.5% to £91 million in H1, slightly ahead of consensus expectations, with operating margin steady at 7.3%, demonstrating solid underlying profitability.
The company finalized its £30 million share buyback by cancelling 3.29 million shares (1.67% of issued capital), signaling management's confidence and boosting potential EPS.
Grafton shares dropped as much as 8% following the H1 trading update, which highlighted ongoing external challenges and did not reiterate guidance for the full year, sparking investor concerns.
The UK distribution segment managed only 0.2% like-for-like growth in H1, reflecting continued softness in Grafton's main market due to subdued demand for repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI).
Net debt increased to £147 million at the half-year mark, surpassing RBC’s estimate of £103 million and raising questions about the company's financial leverage.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2025.
Grafton Group Financial Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Grafton Group stock?
Grafton Group (GFTU) has a market cap of £1.9B as of October 25, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Grafton Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Grafton Group (GFTU) stock is 14.45 as of October 25, 2025.
Does Grafton Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Grafton Group (GFTU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 25, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.3725 and the yield is 3.82%. Grafton Group has a payout ratio of 54.53% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Grafton Group dividend payment date?
The next Grafton Group (GFTU) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Grafton Group?
Grafton Group (GFTU) has a beta rating of 1.36. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.