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
£285.55M
Enterprise Value370.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£81.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta1.14
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 RecoveryA strong rebound to ~£43.8m FCF in 2025 signals durable cash-generation ability versus the 2023 trough. Sustained FCF supports reinvestment, debt paydown and dividends, improving long-term financial flexibility if volatility is managed and underlying volumes hold up.
Improving Balance Sheet LeverageDeclining absolute debt and a stronger equity base (~£234.5m) point to improving leverage and resilience. Better leverage permits more capital allocation optionality, helps absorb cyclical downturns in construction, and reduces refinancing pressure over the medium term.
Stable, Essential End-marketsForterra sells core building materials (bricks, concrete) into the residential and commercial construction supply chain—highly recurring, per-unit revenue streams tied to housing and infrastructure. This structural demand underpins predictable long-term volumes and product pricing levers.
Bears Say
Weaker Profitability And MarginsEarnings remain positive but materially below the 2022 peak and show limited operating leverage. Persistently weaker margins reduce capacity to absorb input cost shocks and constrain long-term earnings growth, especially in a cyclical construction market.
Volatile Cash ConversionSharp swings in operating-to-free-cash conversion (notably the 2023 trough) imply working-capital sensitivity and timing risks. This volatility undermines predictability of funds available for capex, dividends, and deleveraging across multi-quarter cycles.
Elevated Debt Vs Earlier PeriodAlthough leverage improved into 2025, debt remains higher than 2021–22, limiting financial flexibility. Elevated indebtedness raises exposure to rate moves and constrains strategic investment and resilience in prolonged construction slowdowns.
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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 £285.55M.
When is Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 51 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 manufactures and sells masonry products in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The company offers bricks; aircrete and aggregate blocks; and bespoke products comprising precast concrete flooring, concrete block paving, and chimney and roofing components, as well as other building products under the London Brick, Butterley Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Thermalite, Conbloc, Bison Precast, Jetfloor, Red Bank, and Formpave brand names. It serves builders' merchants, residential homebuilders, specialized brick merchants, contractors, and subcontractors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Northampton, the United Kingdom.
FORT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
198.00 p
▲(11.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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