Building materials industry
Article Abstract:
Housing starts are expected to decline by 3% in 1998 to 1.43 mil units, but larger home sizes should offset the negative effects this will have on the building materials industry. Repair and remodeling is a major, but often overlooked, segment of the industry and this should grow over the next three to five years, offsetting overcapacity problems. These stocks are expected to lag the broader market in 1998, and investors need to be selective.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1998
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Building materials industry
Article Abstract:
Shipments in the building materials industry are expected to remain even in 1998 with larger average home sizes along with increased remodeling and repair, despite a 2% decrease in home unit sales. However, industry profits from the good domestic economy have led to an overexpansion in production capacity. Investors need to be selective when evaluating these shares for future earnings.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1998
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Building materials industry
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Ratings and financial information is given for companies in the building materials industry.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2000
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