Ibstock PLC (GB:IBST)
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IBST Stock Chart & Stats
113.60 p
0.20 p(0.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
113.60 p
0.20 p(0.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range92.85 p - 194.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume92.19K
Average Volume (3M)1.29M
Market Cap
£386.92M
Enterprise Value559.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£20.97M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£170.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)121.8
Beta1.53
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding395,016,050
10 Day Avg. Volume1,487,422
30 Day Avg. Volume1,285,310
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.25
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio-108.74
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£110.75Price Target Upside-2.51% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)£361.02M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Share And Clay Division GrowthIbstock's outperformance versus a growing UK brick market and 5% clay revenue growth shows durable product-market fit and stronger share in core clay bricks. This supports structural revenue resilience versus peers, sustaining volumes and pricing leverage as housing activity normalises over 2–6 months.
Strategic Projects Adding New Product LinesCompletion and commissioning of Atlas/Nostell unlocks new higher-value products (ceramic façades, FastWall) that diversify revenues and can expand margins over time. These capital investments, now largely commissioned, offer structural product differentiation and optionality beyond commodity bricks.
Manageable Leverage And Capital DisciplineA moderate leverage position with committed facilities and >GBP100m liquidity, plus realised asset disposals, provides a durable financial cushion. Reduced 2026 capex guidance and land monetisation improve flexibility to fund operations, deleverage or invest into growth as markets recover.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue And Margin DeteriorationSustained revenue declines and sharp margin compression materially weaken the firm's earnings power and long-term return potential. Falling net margins imply structural cost or mix pressures that reduce reinvestment capacity and make recovery dependent on cyclical market improvement rather than solely internal fixes.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Weaker Cash ConversionA swing to negative free cash flow undermines the company's ability to self-fund capex, dividends or debt reduction. Persistent weak cash conversion raises reliance on borrowing and asset disposals to maintain liquidity, constraining strategic optionality and increasing financial risk if cyclical recovery is delayed.
Low ROCE And Cyclical Division ExposureSub‑par ROCE indicates recent investments are not delivering expected returns, pressuring long-term shareholder value. Heavy exposure to cyclical concrete/rail volumes and past early capacity reactivation raises the risk that margins and asset utilisation will stay depressed until infrastructure and commercial demand recover.
Ibstock News
IBST FAQ
What was Ibstock PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ibstock PLC lowest share price was 92.85 p and its highest was 194.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Ibstock PLC’s market cap?
Ibstock PLC’s market cap is £386.92M.
When is Ibstock PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ibstock PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Ibstock PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Ibstock PLC released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported -0.006 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.006 p.
Is Ibstock PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ibstock PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ibstock PLC pay dividends?
Ibstock PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 1.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.39%. See more information on Ibstock PLC dividends here
What is Ibstock PLC’s EPS estimate?
Ibstock PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ibstock PLC have?
Ibstock PLC has 395,016,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ibstock PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ibstock PLC reported an EPS of -0.006 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.825%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ibstock PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IBST
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Ibstock Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£110.75 (-2.51% Downside)
£110.75 (-2.51% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £61.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ibstock PLC
Ibstock plc manufactures and sells clay and concrete building products and solutions primarily in the United Kingdom. Its principal products include clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete, and concrete rail products. The company provides facing bricks, special bricks, walling stones, architectural masonry products, facade systems, retaining walls, sills and arches, and padstones, as well as lintels, sills, and arches; cladding solutions; roof tiles, roof window systems, chimneys, soffits, and roofing accessories; and fencings, caps and copings, bollards, balustrades, path edgings, and urban landscaping products. It also offers floor beams, door steps, gully surrounds, screed rails, insulated floorings, and hollowcore products; and rail and infrastructure products, such as troughing, cable theft protection, boards, blocks, bases, catchpits, and inspection chambers. In addition, the company offers engraving, cutting, and bonding services; floor beam and block design, supply, and fitting solutions; bespoke concrete products; and staircases and lift shafts services. Its products are used in new build housing; repair, maintenance, and improvement; and infrastructure markets. The company sells its products under the Forticrete, Supreme, Anderton, and Longley brands to customers in the construction industry. Ibstock plc was founded in 1825 and is headquartered in Ibstock, the United Kingdom.
IBST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
110.75 p
▼(-2.51% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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