Ibstock /£IBST
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About Ibstock
Ibstock PLC, operating under the ticker IBST, is a manufacturer and supplier of clay and concrete building products based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1823, the company specializes in products and systems for the residential building envelope and infrastructure markets. Ibstock is noted for its sustainability efforts and innovation within the construction industry, making it a pivotal player in the UK's building and construction sector.
- Ticker
- £IBST
- Sector
- Materials
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 1,944
- Headquarters
- Ibstock, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.ibstock.co.uk
Ibstock Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£321M
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-£0.06
0.85
£0.02
2.47%
Price and volume
Market cap
£321M
Beta
0.85
52-week high
£1.44
52-week low
£0.72
Average daily volume
1.7M
Dividend rate
£0.02
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.282
Quick ratio
0.403
Long term debt to equity
0.342
Total debt to equity
0.544
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.89%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
51.529
Gross margin (TTM)
26.56%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-6.67%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.96%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
31.55%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£180,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.40%
Return on equity (TTM)
-6.12%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.931
Price to book
0.9
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.09
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-18.951
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-5.28%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.043
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.47%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-10.12%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-293.18%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-10.38%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.22%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-30.50%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.54%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-39.20%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-11.07%
What the Analysts think about Ibstock
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ibstock stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Ibstock stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Ibstock gained UK clay-brick market share in the first five months of 2026, while its brick volumes fell less than the market; trends also improved in Q2. This suggests it is holding up better than competitors through the downturn. (Ibstock)
Major factory investment is largely complete, leaving a more efficient manufacturing base. If demand recovers, upgraded clay capacity could support roughly 40% more brick output than current levels, giving earnings room to benefit from higher volumes. (Ibstock)
Ibstock has identified land-sale opportunities worth up to £50 million over the next three to five years. These sales could unlock cash and value beyond any recovery in brick demand. (Ibstock)
Demand remains weak: UK domestic brick deliveries fell 8% in the first five months of 2026, and private housebuilding and repair activity remained subdued. A prolonged downturn would limit sales growth across Ibstock’s markets. (Ibstock)
First-half adjusted EBITDA fell 28% and its margin contracted by 2.7 percentage points; Ibstock also reported a £27 million pre-tax loss. Low production and cost inflation are weighing on profits, and management expects full-year results near the lower end of market expectations. (Ibstock)
Cash generation weakened, with adjusted free cash flow at a £22 million outflow and net debt rising to £151 million by June. The interim dividend was cut by two-thirds, while leverage increased to 2.5 times, reducing financial flexibility if trading stays poor. (Ibstock)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 25 Oct 2026.
Ibstock Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Ibstock Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
No upcoming events
Funds containing Ibstock
AllEURUSDGBP
Fund name | Fund size | £IBST weighting |
|---|---|---|
Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap£V3EL | €35M | 0.00% |
Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap£V3EA | €125M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap$VALU | $199M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap€VGLA | €171M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap£VALL | £147M | 0.00% |
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