Wates Group Ltd - Strategic SWOT Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2025-05-14 I 74 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
Wates Group Ltd - Strategic SWOT Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Wates Group Ltd 's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about Wates Group Ltd including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses Wates Group Ltd's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Wates Group Ltd's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Wates Group Ltd enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
Wates Group Ltd is one of the United Kingdom's leading family-owned construction, development, and property services companies. Established in 1897, the company has a rich history spanning over 125 years. Headquartered in Leatherhead, Surrey, Wates Group has grown significantly over the years, employing approximately 6,000 people as of 2024. ?
The company's operations encompass a wide range of services within the built environment. These include construction, residential development, engineering services, housing maintenance, facilities management, fit-out and refurbishment, and other related services. This diverse portfolio allows Wates Group to partner with various public and private sector clients, contributing to the creation of places, communities, and businesses across the UK. ?
In recent developments, Wates Group made a significant move concerning its employee pension scheme. In December 2024, the company transferred the assets and liabilities of its 1,500-member defined benefit pension scheme to Clara-Pensions, the UK's first licensed pension superfund. This strategic decision involved a final payment of 19 million by Wates, aiming to ensure the long-term security and management of its employees' pension benefits. ?
Throughout its history, Wates Group has been involved in several notable projects. These include the construction of RAF Keevil in 1941, housing developments for the Dulwich Estate in 1972, the Doncaster Civic Hall in 2012-which was recognized as the CIOB Project of the Year-and the extension of the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2017. These projects highlight the company's longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in the construction industry. ?
As a testament to its industry standing, Wates Group has received several accolades over the years. The company was honored with the Construction News Contractor of the Year Award in 2017 and the Building Major Contractor of the Year Award in 2009, 2010, and 2016. These awards reflect Wates Group's dedication to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in all its endeavors. ?
Wates Group's enduring legacy and continued success are rooted in its commitment to family values, innovation, and excellence in the built environment. As the company moves forward, it remains dedicated to shaping the future of construction and property services in the UK.
Wates Group Ltd in the News:-
- 21-Mar-2024 - Council selects Wates Group to build 400 homes in Cardiff
- 09-Feb-2024 - GPA apointment boosts our government portfolio
- 01-Feb-2024 - New chief supply chain and quality officer - Rosie Toogood
- 11-Dec-2023 - New Group Sustainability Director - Cressida Curtis
- 30-Nov-2023 - We've officially started work on Hartlepool's new multi-million-pound leisure center, Highlight.
Scope
- Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
- Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
- Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
- Comprehensive Understanding of the Wates Group Ltd's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis and Corporate Strategy.
- Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
- Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
- Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
- Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Wates Group Ltd:
- Wates Group Ltd PESTLE Analysis
- Wates Group Ltd Value Chain Analysis
- Wates Group Ltd Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Wates Group Ltd VRIO Analysis
- Wates Group Ltd BCG Analysis
- Wates Group Ltd Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
- Wates Group Ltd Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Tables 5
Charts 6
Wates Group Ltd - Key Company Facts 7
Wates Group Ltd - Company Description 8
Wates Group Ltd - Top Executives 9
Wates Group Ltd - Head Office & Locations 10
Head Office - Country 10
Wates Group Ltd - Products and Services 11
Services 11
Wates Group Ltd - Company's Mission and Vision 12
Mission 12
Wates Group Ltd - Corporate Strategy 13
Wates Group Ltd - Business Description 19
Property Services 20
Construction 21
Residential 21
Developments 22
Wates Group Ltd - ESG Spotlight 24
Environment 24
Social 25
Corporate Governance 25
Wates Group Ltd - SWOT Analysis 27
Overview 27
Strengths 29
Weaknesses 31
Opportunities 32
Threats 34
Competing Players 36
Snapshot of Competing Players 37
Balfour Beatty plc 37
Key Company Facts 37
Company Description 37
Balfour Beatty plc - SWOT Spotlight 38
Balfour Beatty plc - PESTLE Spotlight 40
Key Financials 42
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 42
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 47
Galliford Try Holdings Plc 48
Key Company Facts 48
Company Description 48
Key Financials 49
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 49
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 54
Kier Group plc 55
Key Company Facts 55
Company Description 55
Key Financials 56
Share Price Trend - Apr-2025 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 56
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 59
Morgan Sindall Group Plc 60
Key Company Facts 60
Company Description 60
Key Financials 61
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 61
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 66
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd 67
Key Company Facts 67
Company Description 67
Wates Group Ltd - In the News 68
09-Feb-2024 - GPA apointment boosts our government portfolio 68
01-Feb-2024 - New chief supply chain and quality officer - Rosie Toogood 69
11-Dec-2023 - New Group Sustainability Director - Cressida Curtis 69
30-Nov-2023 - We've officially started work on Hartlepool's new multi-million-pound leisure center, Highlight. 70
28-Sep-2023 - Liz Reilly has been appointed to the Group Board as a Non-Executive Director. 70
Appendix 71
Definitions 71
SWOT Analysis 71
PESTLE Analysis 71
Value Chain Analysis 71
ESG Spotlight 71
Research Methodology 72
Disclaimer 73
Contact Us 73
Tables
Table 1: Wates Group Ltd - Company Facts
Table 2: Wates Group Ltd - Digital Presence
Table 3: Wates Group Ltd - Top Executives
Table 4: Wates Group Ltd - Services
Table 5: Wates Group Ltd - Competing Players
Table 6: Competing Players - Balfour Beatty plc - Key Company Facts
Table 7: Balfour Beatty plc - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Table 8: Competing Players - Balfour Beatty plc - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 9: Balfour Beatty plc - Balance Sheet 2021-2024
Table 10: Balfour Beatty plc - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Table 11: Balfour Beatty plc - Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024
Table 12: Competing Players - Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Key Company Facts
Table 13: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Table 14: Competing Players - Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 15: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Balance Sheet 2021-2024
Table 16: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Table 17: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024
Table 18: Competing Players - Kier Group plc - Key Company Facts
Table 19: Kier Group plc - Share Price Trend - Apr-2025 to May-2025
Table 20: Competing Players - Kier Group plc - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 21: Kier Group plc - Ratio Analysis - 2020-2023
Table 22: Competing Players - Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Key Company Facts
Table 23: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Table 24: Competing Players - Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 25: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Balance Sheet 2020-2023
Table 26: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Cash Flow Statement 2020-2023
Table 27: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Ratio Analysis - 2020-2023
Table 28: Competing Players - Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd - Key Company Facts
Charts
Figure 1: Wates Group Ltd - SWOT Analysis
Figure 2: Competing Players - Balfour Beatty plc - SWOT Spotlight
Figure 3: Competing Players - Balfour Beatty plc - PESTLE Spotlight
Figure 4: Balfour Beatty plc - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Figure 5: Balfour Beatty plc - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 6: Balfour Beatty plc - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 7: Balfour Beatty plc - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 8: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Figure 9: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 10: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 11: Galliford Try Holdings Plc - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 12: Kier Group plc - Average Share Price Trend - Apr-2025 to May-2025
Figure 13: Kier Group plc - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 14: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Figure 15: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Profit and Loss Statement - 2020-2023
Figure 16: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Balance Sheet - 2020-2023
Figure 17: Morgan Sindall Group Plc - Cash Flow Statement 2020-2023
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