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Forterra PLC(FORT)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward42Moderate
Risk43Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin 4% profit margin · 2.1% dividend yield · Revenue growing 20% YoY
FORT
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Forterra PLC | Basic Materials
Value Trap
Market Cap:374.16M
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Reward Rating
42
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
43
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 230p.

What is Forterra PLC?

Forterra plc engages in the manufacturing and sale of building products made from clay and concrete in the United Kingdom.

FORT · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

FORT stands out on valuation and cash flow, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

FORT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Valuation75/100

    P/E 14.1× · PEG 0.56

  • Cash flow69/100

    5% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 2

  • Growth29/100

    Rev -2.4% CAGR · earnings -27.3%

  • Profitability31/100

    5% net margin · 7% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Forterra PLC?

Forterra plc engages in the manufacturing and sale of building products made from clay and concrete in the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 374.16M, and a P/E ratio of 25.3x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (42)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap374.16M
P/E Ratio25.3429
Dividend Yield2.11%
52 Week High212.8724
52 Week Low151.7106
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding211M
No. of Employees1,500
IndustryBuilding Materials
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.665
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websiteforterraplc.co.uk
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