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
£289.73M
Enterprise Value370.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£81.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta1.13
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
Deleveraging & Stronger Balance SheetForterra's reduction in total debt between 2023 and 2025 and a larger equity base materially improve financial resilience. Durable deleveraging expands capacity to fund maintenance and efficiency capex, reduces refinancing stress in downturns and supports sustained investment in operations.
Recovered Cash GenerationA clear recovery to positive operating and free cash flow through 2024–2025, with ~£43.8m FCF in 2025, indicates the company can self-fund core needs. Sustained cash generation supports debt reduction, reinvestment in plants and a buffer against cyclical revenue drops over multiple quarters.
Sustained Profitability And Growth ResumeConsistent positive net income across 2021–2025 and recent revenue growth show the core brick and concrete business remains economically viable. This sustained profitability underpins long-term capacity to invest in efficiency and maintain supplier and customer relationships.
Bears Say
Cash Flow VolatilityMaterial swings in operating and free cash flow, including a 2023 trough and uneven conversion in 2024, create persistent forecasting and liquidity risk. Volatility in working capital and timing can constrain steady reinvestment and raise the probability of short-term financing needs.
Weaker Margins Vs Prior PeakEarnings materially below the 2022 peak and persistently weaker margins reduce operating leverage and limit cash available for debt reduction or capital allocation. Lower margin structure makes the business more sensitive to input-cost inflation and less able to absorb demand shocks.
Exposure To UK Construction CycleForterra's revenue is structurally tied to UK housing and construction activity, making demand and pricing cyclically sensitive. This exposure can produce multi-quarter revenue swings tied to policy, mortgage markets or housing starts, complicating long-term cash and capacity planning.
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 £289.73M.
When is Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Forterra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 54 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 1.9 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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