Galliford Try Holdings plc — Cyborg Score 7/10

Solid
Construction & Engineering - UK Focused

Strategic Profile

The company is expanding into energy and capital maintenance markets to drive revenue and net margin growth by leveraging expertise in higher-margin infrastructure areas. Galliford Try is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Strong recovery trajectory with 48% year-over-year stock appreciation, outperforming both the UK construction industry and broader market. Trading below book value multiples with solid fundamentals including debt reduction and diversified sector exposure across regulated and public markets.

Top Insights

  • GFRD significantly outperformed the UK Construction industry (21.9% return) and UK Market (10.1% return) over the past year
  • Company offers attractive yield with 4.06% dividend yield and 4.45% forward dividend yield
  • Strategic expansion into energy markets and re-entry into affordable homes presents significant growth opportunities
  • Operations focus on core public and regulated sectors including health, education, defense, road and water markets

Named Competitors

  • Infrastructure & PPP Construction — Major UK/international construction and infrastructure player
  • Diversified Construction — UK construction and services competitor
  • Building & Housebuilding — Housing developer - acquired Galliford Try housing business in 2019

Recent Developments

  • (Feb 2026) Share price at 522-566 GBX with 48% year-over-year appreciation
  • (2025) Continued strategic expansion into higher-margin energy and capital maintenance sectors
  • (2019) Completed restructuring following housing business divestiture to Bovis Homes

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