Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets

Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener

Header cover image

U.K. (FTSE) Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D4.2%
  • 3M-6.7%
  • 1Y14.1%
  • YTD-8.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Services industry has risen 2.1%, driven by gains from Pearson of 2.2%. This means that the industry has gained 12% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 5.2% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Consumer Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 15 Apr 2025UK£9.5bUK£4.2bUK£520.8m16.8x18.3x2.2x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025UK£10.1bUK£4.2bUK£517.6m28.1x19.5x2.4x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025UK£10.5bUK£4.2bUK£432.3m30.7x24.4x2.5x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025UK£10.3bUK£4.2bUK£432.2m29.8x23.9x2.4x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024UK£10.1bUK£4.2bUK£431.8m29.8x23.3x2.4x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024UK£9.2bUK£4.2bUK£423.5m36.5x21.8x2.2x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024UK£8.3bUK£4.2bUK£423.1m34.4x19.6x2x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.2bUK£422.1m19.9x19.9x2x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.4bUK£460.4m18.1x18.2x1.9x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024UK£8.1bUK£4.4bUK£456.8m17.2x17.7x1.8x
Mon, 20 May 2024UK£8.0bUK£4.4bUK£456.8m17x17.5x1.8x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.4bUK£468.4m18x18x1.9x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024UK£8.6bUK£4.4bUK£465.8m18.6x18.4x2x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024UK£7.9bUK£4.6bUK£371.9m22.5x21.3x1.7x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.7bUK£372.5m28.6x22.6x1.8x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023UK£8.2bUK£4.7bUK£372.5m28.9x21.9x1.7x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023UK£8.5bUK£4.7bUK£359.3m36.9x23.6x1.8x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023UK£8.1bUK£4.7bUK£359.3m32.5x22.6x1.7x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023UK£8.0bUK£4.7bUK£360.3m36.5x22.1x1.7x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023UK£7.6bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m40.5x28x1.8x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023UK£7.3bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m49.6x26.9x1.7x
Tue, 23 May 2023UK£7.4bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m52x27.4x1.7x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023UK£7.3bUK£4.3bUK£263.6m37.8x27.8x1.7x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023UK£7.4bUK£4.3bUK£268.2m25.6x27.4x1.7x
Mon, 13 Feb 2023UK£7.8bUK£4.0bUK£298.8m26.9x26x1.9x
Wed, 11 Jan 2023UK£7.1bUK£3.9bUK£305.0m28.8x23.3x1.8x
Fri, 09 Dec 2022UK£505.9mUK£310.7mUK£32.0m30x15.8x1.6x
Sun, 06 Nov 2022UK£522.7mUK£310.7mUK£32.0m33x16.4x1.7x
Tue, 04 Oct 2022UK£521.8mUK£310.7mUK£32.0m33.5x16.3x1.7x
Thu, 01 Sep 2022UK£568.5mUK£288.3mUK£28.2m37.6x20.2x2x
Sat, 30 Jul 2022UK£575.7mUK£285.2mUK£31.0m28.5x18.6x2x
Mon, 27 Jun 2022UK£555.3mUK£268.5mUK£29.4m33.7x18.9x2.1x
Wed, 25 May 2022UK£560.8mUK£268.5mUK£29.4m34.8x19x2.1x
Fri, 22 Apr 2022UK£590.9mUK£244.7mUK£25.6m25.5x23.1x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£590.9mTotal Earnings: UK£25.6mTotal Revenue: UK£244.7mTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Consumer Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 17.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 23.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Services industry have grown 173% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 159% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Consumer Discretionary industry?

GB Market5.59%
Consumer Discretionary7.34%
Consumer Services4.15%
Specialized Consumer Services7.01%
Education Services3.62%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Education Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 35.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 4.3%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 9.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Specialized Consumer Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialized Consumer Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 11% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 6.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Education Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.3% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PSON PearsonUK£11.763.7%
+UK£278.8m		17.1%PE18x
ATG Auction Technology GroupUK£6.257.4%
+UK£51.3m		0.3%PE41.3x
MEGP ME Group InternationalUK£1.866.7%
+UK£43.7m		10.1%PE12.9x
ANX Anexo GroupUK£0.536.5%
+UK£3.8m		-20.0%PE6.6x
SKL Skillcast GroupUK£0.362.9%
+UK£894.6k		18.0%PE297.3x
Simply Wall St™
Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd
Level 7, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Popular Markets
USAUUKINCAZA
About UsCareersPlans & PricingLogin
Help CenterLatest CoveragePodcastsAffiliate ProgramBusiness & EnterpriseWhat's New
Financial Services GuideTerms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy
Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd (ACN 600 056 611), is a Corporate Authorised Representative (Authorised Representative Number: 467183) of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 337927). Any advice contained in this website is general advice only and has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should not rely on any advice and/or information contained in this website and before making any investment decision we recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your situation and seek appropriate financial, taxation and legal advice. Please read our Financial Services Guide before deciding whether to obtain financial services from us.

Latest News

MEGP

UK£1.86

ME Group International

7D

6.7%

1Y

10.1%

Is ME Group International (LON:MEGP) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 15
Is ME Group International (LON:MEGP) Using Too Much Debt?

ATG

UK£6.25

Auction Technology Group

7D

7.4%

1Y

0.3%

Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Apr 15
Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

PSON

UK£11.76

Pearson

7D

3.7%

1Y

17.1%

Is Pearson (LON:PSON) A Risky Investment?

Apr 14
Is Pearson (LON:PSON) A Risky Investment?

ANX

UK£0.53

Anexo Group

7D

6.5%

1Y

-20.0%

Some Investors May Be Worried About Anexo Group's (LON:ANX) Returns On Capital

Apr 08
Some Investors May Be Worried About Anexo Group's (LON:ANX) Returns On Capital

SKL

UK£0.36

Skillcast Group

7D

2.9%

1Y

18.0%

CODE

UK£1.18

Northcoders Group

7D

-1.3%

1Y

-26.3%