Fletcher Building (FRCEF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Fletcher Building Limited (OTCMKTS:FRCEF) is a leading integrated building materials and construction company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The company operates through a diversified portfolio that spans manufacturing, distribution, construction and infrastructure services, serving residential, commercial and industrial markets across Australasia and the Pacific Islands.

In its building products division, Fletcher Building produces gypsum plasterboard, fibre cement, roofing, insulation and aluminium joinery under well-known brands such as Laminex and Firth. The company’s distribution arm supports a network of hardware and timber outlets supplying contractors and retail customers with timber, steel, roofing, fixings and other essential building materials.

On the construction and infrastructure side, Fletcher Building delivers turnkey solutions for large-scale residential, commercial and industrial projects as well as major civil works. Its concrete and cement businesses supply ready-mix concrete and specialist aggregates, while the infrastructure division undertakes road construction, water treatment, earthworks and related engineering services.

Tracing its roots to the founding of Fletcher Brothers in 1909, Fletcher Building was formally established in its current form following the demerger of Fletcher Challenge in 2001. Today, the company leverages a vertically integrated model to serve markets in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands, supporting both domestic development and export opportunities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.61 to $1.61
• 50-Day Range: $1.63 to $1.90
• 52-Week Range: $1.53 to $2.03
• Volume: 300 shs
• Average Volume: 1,125 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 3.27
• Dividend Yield: 4.65%
• Price Target: $2.85
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Fletcher Building Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Fletcher Building scored higher than 21% 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: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

Fletcher Building has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Fletcher Building has a consensus price target of $2.85, representing about 77.0% upside from its current price of $1.61.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Fletcher Building has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Fletcher Building is 3.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.99.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Fletcher Building is 3.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 156.64.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fletcher Building has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6007, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fletcher Building has recently increased by 0.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Fletcher Building is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.65%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Fletcher Building does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fletcher Building has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6007, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fletcher Building has recently increased by 0.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 23.83% of the stock of Fletcher Building is held by institutions.

FRCEF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FRCEF shares performed this year?

Fletcher Building's stock was trading at $1.68 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FRCEF stock has decreased by 4.2% and is now trading at $1.6101.

How do I buy shares of Fletcher Building?

Shares of FRCEF 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: Basic Materials
• Industry: Building Materials
• Sub-Industry: Construction Materials
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:FRCEF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: fletcherbuilding.com
• Phone: (649) 488-8777
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 14,900
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Fletcher Building: $2.85
• High Price Target: $2.85
• Low Price Target: $2.85
• Potential Upside/Downside: +50.0%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.86
• 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