What is Persimmon PLC?
Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom.
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Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.68B, and a P/E ratio of 12.2x.
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