Forterra PLC (GB:FORT)
LSE:FORT
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FORT Stock Chart & Stats
177.40 p
0.16 p(0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
177.40 p
0.16 p(0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range132.80 p - 215.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.06K
Average Volume (3M)584.64K
Market Cap
£281.38M
Enterprise Value370.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£81.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding211,466,370
10 Day Avg. Volume901,442
30 Day Avg. Volume584,640
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-7.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.67
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio8.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£198.00Price Target Upside11.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)£375.43M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow RecoveryForterra's free cash flow rebounded to roughly £43.8m in 2025 after a 2023 trough. Consistent positive FCF improves the firm's ability to fund capex, pay dividends and reduce debt without external funding, strengthening long-term financial flexibility and resilience.
Improving Balance Sheet LeverageDebt reduction into 2025 alongside higher equity (≈£234.5m) has lowered leverage from earlier highs. A more conservative capital structure preserves borrowing capacity through construction cycles, reduces refinancing risk and supports sustained investment in plants and operations.
Sustained Profitability & Revenue GrowthForterra has maintained positive net income across 2021–2025 and reported ~12.1% revenue growth, reflecting ongoing product demand and operational viability. Persistent profitability, even below peak levels, underpins the firm's capacity to reinvest and service liabilities over the medium term.
Bears Say
Volatile Cash ConversionOperating and free cash flow have swung materially (2023 trough, uneven conversion in 2024). Such volatility—often from working-capital timing—makes multi-quarter cash planning harder, constrains predictable capital allocation and raises execution risk during downturns.
Weaker Margins Than Pre-Cycle PeakMargins and operating leverage remain depressed versus the 2021–2022 peak, leaving less cushion against input-cost inflation. Slower margin recovery limits earnings upside from revenue growth and increases sensitivity of profits to raw material and energy cost moves.
Cyclicality & Input-Cost ExposureForterra's unit sales and pricing are closely tied to UK housing and construction cycles, and profitably depends on passing through energy and raw-material costs. This structural cyclicality makes revenues and margins highly sensitive to sector slumps or sustained cost inflation.
Forterra News
FORT FAQ
What was Forterra PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Forterra PLC lowest share price was 132.80 p and its highest was 215.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Forterra PLC’s market cap?
Forterra PLC’s market cap is £281.38M.
When is Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Forterra PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Forterra PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported 0.047 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.047 p.
Is Forterra PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Forterra PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Forterra PLC pay dividends?
Forterra PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 4.3 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.13%. See more information on Forterra PLC dividends here
What is Forterra PLC’s EPS estimate?
Forterra PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Forterra PLC have?
Forterra PLC has 211,466,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Forterra PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Forterra PLC reported an EPS of 0.047 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.365%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Forterra PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:FORT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Forterra Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£198.00 (11.61% Upside)
£198.00 (11.61% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Forterra PLC
Forterra plc is a UK-based company specializing in the production and distribution of masonry products. Its operations are segmented into three core areas: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The company's comprehensive product range includes various types of bricks and a selection of aircrete and aggregate blocks. Forterra also provides bespoke building solutions, encompassing precast concrete flooring, concrete block paving, and essential chimney and roofing components, alongside other construction materials. These are distributed under widely recognized brand names such as London Brick, Butterley Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Thermalite, Conbloc, Bison Precast, Jetfloor, Red Bank, and Formpave. The company serves a diverse client base, including builders' merchants, residential developers, specialized brick suppliers, and various contractors and subcontractors. Established in 2016, Forterra maintains its headquarters in Northampton, UK.
FORT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
198.00 p
▲(11.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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