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Grafton (GFTU) Share Price & Analysis

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GFTU Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 1,034.20-GBX 2.60(-0.25%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
950 p1K p1.05K pAug 17Sep 1Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
GBX 1,025.20 - GBX 1,052.80
52-Week Range
GBX 788.60 - GBX 1,069.40
Previous Close
GBX 1,036.80
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
252.47K
Market Cap
GBP 1.93B
Enterprise Value
GBP 2.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 394.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 710.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
15.2
Beta
0.97
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 10, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.67%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Cash Generation And Balance Sheet

Strong cash conversion and moderate leverage provide financial flexibility through construction-market cycles. This supports ongoing investment, acquisitions and shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external funding when operating conditions weaken.

Broad-Based Revenue And Profit Growth

The combination of revenue, operating profit and EPS growth indicates that Grafton is converting improved activity and execution into earnings, not merely expanding sales. Sustained growth would strengthen reinvestment capacity and support compounding earnings.

European Expansion Platform

Expansion in faster-growing European markets gives Grafton a structural counterweight to weaker regions. The acquisition pipeline, branch openings and local operating capabilities can broaden growth while the federated model preserves market-specific execution.

Bears Say

Great Britain Weakness

Great Britain remains a material drag because lower volumes are reducing operating leverage and profitability. Management expects conditions to remain challenging, so continued weakness could limit group earnings growth and absorb management attention over coming quarters.

Multi-Year Margin Compression

The prolonged decline from earlier peak margins suggests that profitability has not fully recovered despite renewed revenue growth. Lower earnings conversion leaves less buffer against competitive pressure, inflation and cyclical weakness, constraining durable returns.

Cost And Capital-Return Pressure

Input and operating-cost pressure can restrict margin recovery, particularly when market volumes are weak and pricing competition is elevated. The lower ROCE also indicates that recently deployed capital is not yet producing the group's prior level of efficiency.

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GFTU FAQ

What was Grafton’s price range in the past 12 months?
Grafton lowest share price was 788.60 p and its highest was 1069.40 p in the past 12 months.
What is Grafton’s market cap?
Grafton’s market cap is £1.93B.
When is Grafton’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Grafton’s earnings last quarter?
Grafton released its earnings results on Sep 03, 2026. The company reported 0.394 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Grafton overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Grafton’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Grafton pay dividends?
Grafton pays a semiannual dividend of 11 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.67%. See more information on Grafton dividends here
What is Grafton’s EPS estimate?
Grafton’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Grafton have?
Grafton has 186,267,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Grafton’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Grafton reported an EPS of 0.394 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.099%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Grafton?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:GFTU
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