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
Industry
Construction Materials
Headquarters
Employees
1,500
ISIN
GB00BYYW3C20
Website
Forterra Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£412M
23.49
£0.08
0.90
£0.03
1.54%
Price and volume
Market cap
£412M
Beta
0.9
52-week high
£2.05
52-week low
£1.50
Average daily volume
545K
Dividend rate
£0.03
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.755
Quick ratio
0.691
Long term debt to equity
50.912
Total debt to equity
53.802
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
57.6
Gross margin (TTM)
29.94%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.08%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.69%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.44%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£230,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
8.09%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.494
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.193
Price to book
1.84
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.94
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
24.739
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.04%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
7.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.54%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.61%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
33.97%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.41%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.53%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-25.03%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-32.83%
What the Analysts think about Forterra
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Forterra stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Forterra's pretax profit increased by 45% to £24.8 million in 2024, indicating strong financial performance despite challenging market conditions. (morningstar.co.uk)
The company reported a 22% rise in revenue in the first four months of 2025, driven by heightened demand in the housebuilding market. (marketscreener.com)
Forterra's strategic investments, including the new £12 million brick slip production facility at Accrington, are on time and on budget, positioning the company to capitalize on growth opportunities. (investing.com)
Despite increased profits, Forterra reduced its total dividend by 32% to 3.0 pence per share in 2024, reflecting strain on its balance sheet amid challenging market conditions. (morningstar.co.uk)
The company experienced a 12% decline in revenue to £162.1 million in the first half of 2024, attributed to a 9% reduction in UK brick despatches. (lse.co.uk)
Forterra's adjusted profit before tax for fiscal year 2024 fell by 29% to £22.1 million, indicating financial challenges despite a strong recovery in the fourth quarter. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jul 2025.
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Forterra Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Forterra stock?
Forterra (FORT) has a market cap of £412M as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Forterra stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Forterra (FORT) stock is 23.49 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Forterra stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Forterra (FORT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.03 and the yield is 1.54%. Forterra has a payout ratio of 36% 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 0.9. 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.