Bellway (BLWYF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bellway plc (OTCMKTS: BLWYF) is a UK-based residential property developer and housebuilder. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the company specializes in the design, construction and sale of a wide range of new homes across the United Kingdom. Its product portfolio includes apartments, terraced, semi-detached and detached houses, catering to private buyers as well as the affordable and shared-ownership housing sectors.

Bellway’s operations extend across England, Scotland and Wales, supported by regional offices responsible for local land acquisition, planning and development. The company works closely with housing associations and local authorities to deliver mixed-tenure schemes, often integrating green spaces, community amenities and essential infrastructure into its residential neighbourhoods.

Since its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in 1986, Bellway has pursued steady growth through a combination of strategic land purchases and organic expansion. Over the decades, it has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction and on-time delivery, securing its position among the leading housebuilders in the UK.

Governance at Bellway is overseen by a board of directors and an executive management team that focuses on rigorous land appraisal, disciplined cost management and adherence to industry regulations. This governance framework underpins the company’s long-term commitment to creating sustainable communities and delivering value for its stakeholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.28 to $32.28
• 50-Day Range: $31.44 to $32.68
• 52-Week Range: $31.44 to $35.78
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 581 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 20.65
• Dividend Yield: 0.50%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Bellway Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bellway scored higher than 20% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Bellway.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bellway is 20.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.20.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bellway is 20.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 626.29.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bellway has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2557.6, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bellway has recently decreased by 0.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bellway pays a meaningful dividend of 2.05%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bellway does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Bellway is 10.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bellway has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2557.6, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bellway has recently decreased by 0.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Bellway has a news sentiment score of 1.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Bellway this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bellway insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

49.33% of the stock of Bellway is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BLWYF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BLWYF shares performed this year?

Bellway's stock was trading at $41.00 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BLWYF stock has decreased by 21.3% and is now trading at $32.28.

How do I buy shares of Bellway?

Shares of BLWYF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Industry: Residential Construction
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BLWYF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.bellwayplc.co.uk
• Phone: 441912170717
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,979
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.65
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A