Fletcher Building (FRCEF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Fletcher Building Limited is a leading provider of building materials, construction services and manufacturing solutions based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company operates through a diversified portfolio of divisions, including Building Products, Distribution, Construction, Interiors and Cement & Lime. Its product range encompasses everything from structural steel, insulation and plasterboard to windows, roofing and prefabricated building components, catering to residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Founded in 1910 by Sir James Fletcher, the business began as a modest brick manufacturer and steadily expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Over more than a century, Fletcher Building has evolved its operations to incorporate concrete production, door and joinery manufacturing, and comprehensive construction services spanning civil engineering, commercial buildings and residential developments. This long history has allowed the company to build a strong reputation for quality, innovation and reliability in the Australasian construction sector.

Fletcher Building maintains an extensive geographic presence, with its core markets in New Zealand and Australia supported by selected activities in the Pacific Islands. The distribution division operates a network of trade centres supplying building materials to professional builders, contractors and retail customers, while its construction arm undertakes large-scale projects ranging from highways and bridges to apartment complexes and commercial office developments. The interiors division offers fit-out solutions, including kitchens, bathrooms and joinery packages, for both new builds and renovation works.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Brent Catchpole, Fletcher Building continues to focus on operational efficiency, sustainable practices and customer-driven innovation. Management initiatives emphasize digital integration, lean manufacturing techniques and responsible sourcing of raw materials. The company’s ongoing commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement underpins its long-term strategy to maintain market leadership and deliver value across its diverse portfolio of building and construction activities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.63 to $1.63
• 50-Day Range: $1.63 to $1.85
• 52-Week Range: $1.53 to $2.28
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 1,560 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 3.30
• Dividend Yield: 4.65%
• Price Target: $2.85
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Fletcher Building Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Fletcher Building scored higher than 33% 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.

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 3.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Fletcher Building is 3.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.50.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fletcher Building has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fletcher Building has recently decreased by 1.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

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 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fletcher Building has recently decreased by 1.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Fletcher Building has a news sentiment score of -0.91. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

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

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 3.2% and is now trading at $1.6260.

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.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/20/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/19/2025

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: +75.3%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.30
• 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