Travis Perkins /£TPK
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About Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins PLC, identified by ticker TPK, is a leading distributor of building materials and services in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1797, the company operates in the building products and materials sector, catering primarily to the building and construction industry. Its diverse product portfolio and extensive network make it one of the prominent players in the UK market, providing high-quality materials and services through various well-known brands, ensuring efficiency and reliability for customers across the region.
- Ticker
- £TPK
- Sector
- Industrials
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 17,300
- Headquarters
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.travisperkinsplc.co.uk
Travis Perkins Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.3B
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-£0.81
1.30
£0.12
1.98%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.3B
Beta
1.3
52-week high
£7.24
52-week low
£4.93
Average daily volume
803K
Dividend rate
£0.12
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.661
Quick ratio
1.072
Long term debt to equity
0.516
Total debt to equity
0.569
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.12%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
183.7
Gross margin (TTM)
26.62%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-3.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
2.78%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-38.14%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£260,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.96%
Return on equity (TTM)
-9.08%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.284
Price to book
0.72
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.27
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.579
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
21.84%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.325
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.98%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.78%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
209.13%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.85%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.97%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.08%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.26%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-33.44%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-13.64%
What the Analysts think about Travis Perkins
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Travis Perkins stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Travis Perkins stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
A turnaround is starting to show in margins: first-half adjusted operating profit rose 6.3% to £67m and gross margin expanded by 1 percentage point, despite lower revenue. Better pricing, sales mix and procurement give management a route to lift earnings without waiting for a market rebound. (Reuters, Travis Perkins)
The balance sheet has rebuilt resilience: net cash before leases was £55m at June and leverage returned to 1.9x, within its 1.5–2.0x target. That gives Travis Perkins more room to invest selectively and withstand a slow recovery. (Travis Perkins)
Toolstation UK offers a growth pocket beyond the core merchant business: its revenue, operating margin and return on capital all grew in H1, while like-for-like sales rose 2.6% in Q1. Continued store expansion could extend that contribution. (Travis Perkins, Investegate)
Core merchanting still faces weak demand: H1 volumes fell 3.9% and management expects second-half conditions to be similar to the first half. Persistently subdued construction activity could cap a near-term sales recovery. (Travis Perkins, Reuters)
Headline profit growth overstates the underlying improvement: adjusted operating profit excluding property profits was flat at £62m, as higher distribution, property and employment costs absorbed margin gains. If those pressures persist, better gross margins may not translate into sustained earnings growth. (Travis Perkins)
Toolstation Benelux remains a loss-making drag: H1 revenue fell 6.1% and its operating loss widened to £7m, while a possible sale is still under discussion. Until it is exited or turned around, the business can continue to weigh on group performance. (LSE, Travis Perkins)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Oct 2026.
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Funds containing Travis Perkins
AllGBPUSDEUR
Fund name | Fund size | £TPK weighting |
|---|---|---|
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID | £1.5B | 0.41% |
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMIG | £569M | 0.41% |
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD | £672M | 0.40% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.11% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.11% |
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