Forterra /£FORT
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About Forterra
Forterra plc, listed under the ticker FORT on the London Stock Exchange, is a manufacturing company specializing in building products. Founded as a separate entity in 2016, its origins trace back to the UK building products division of Hanson, established in the 1960s. The company operates primarily within the construction sector, producing a wide array of materials including bricks, blocks, and precast concrete, crucial for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Ticker
£FORT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
1,500
Headquarters
Website
Forterra Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£384M
24.65
£0.07
0.86
£0.04
2.14%
Price and volume
Market cap
£384M
Beta
0.86
52-week high
£2.15
52-week low
£1.50
Average daily volume
709K
Dividend rate
£0.04
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.605
Quick ratio
0.794
Long term debt to equity
42.234
Total debt to equity
44.895
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
40.13%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.38%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
46.6
Gross margin (TTM)
28.73%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.16%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.59%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
28.31%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£250,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.50%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.03%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
24.646
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.02
Price to book
1.68
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.74
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.69
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.51%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.21
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.14%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
15.99%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
92.84%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.96%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-33.72%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-29.86%
What the Analysts think about Forterra
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Forterra stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Forterra’s adjusted revenue for H1 2025 rose 20.4% YoY to £195.1m, adjusted EBITDA climbed 23.0% to £29.9m, and net debt before leases dropped to £69.4m (1.4x LTM EBITDA), reflecting strong profit growth and reduced leverage. (Reuters)
Forterra’s Employee Benefit Trust bought 75,000 shares on 15 October 2025, increasing its holding to 1.884 million shares (0.89% of voting rights), signalling strong internal confidence in the company’s future. (Reuters)
The company is adding new production capacity — the Wilnecote kiln is operational, the Accrington brick slip line is on schedule, and both Desford kilns will operate simultaneously in H2 — positioning it to capture growing demand in the housing sector. (Reuters)
Repair, maintenance and improvement (RM&I) demand stays weak despite solid housebuilding growth, restricting near-term diversification of revenue sources. (Reuters)
The board warned that the fragile UK economy could put pressure on new housing demand, and is maintaining a cautious outlook for the second half. (Reuters)
Plans to exit non-core Formpave and Bison Bespoke businesses, together with related exceptional costs, highlight ongoing margin pressures and possible one-off charges. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 31 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Forterra stock?
Forterra (FORT) has a market cap of £384M as of November 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Forterra stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Forterra (FORT) stock is 24.65 as of November 05, 2025.
Does Forterra stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Forterra (FORT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 05, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.039 and the yield is 2.14%. Forterra has a payout ratio of 40.13% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Forterra dividend payment date?
The next Forterra (FORT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Forterra ?
Forterra (FORT) has a beta rating of 0.86. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.