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U.K. (FTSE) Education Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M2.0%
  • 1Y10.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Education Services industry has dropped 5.7%, driven by Pearson declining 5.8%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 10%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 13 Sep 2026UK£7.2bUK£3.7bUK£326.3m21.9x22x1.9x
Tue, 11 Aug 2026UK£7.5bUK£3.7bUK£326.3m22.9x23x2x
Thu, 09 Jul 2026UK£7.8bUK£3.7bUK£342.3m22.7x22.8x2.1x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026UK£7.2bUK£3.7bUK£342.3m20.8x20.9x1.9x
Mon, 04 May 2026UK£6.9bUK£3.7bUK£342.3m20.1x20.1x1.9x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026UK£6.3bUK£3.7bUK£345.7m15.1x18.1x1.7x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026UK£6.2bUK£3.6bUK£450.1m15.5x13.9x1.7x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026UK£6.3bUK£3.6bUK£450.1m16.2x14.1x1.8x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025UK£6.9bUK£3.6bUK£450.1m16.8x15.3x1.9x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025UK£6.5bUK£3.6bUK£450.1m15.6x14.5x1.8x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025UK£7.4bUK£3.6bUK£449.4m16.2x16.4x2x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025UK£7.0bUK£3.6bUK£449.4m15.3x15.5x1.9x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025UK£7.1bUK£3.6bUK£446.9m15.6x15.8x2x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025UK£7.0bUK£3.7bUK£439.9m15.9x16x1.9x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025UK£7.4bUK£3.7bUK£440.4m15.7x16.7x2x
Tue, 06 May 2025UK£8.0bUK£3.7bUK£440.4m17.1x18.2x2.2x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025UK£8.3bUK£3.7bUK£438.9m18.6x18.9x2.3x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025UK£9.1bUK£3.7bUK£435.4m51x20.8x2.5x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025UK£8.7bUK£3.7bUK£350.4m46.6x24.8x2.4x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024UK£8.7bUK£3.7bUK£350.4m50.5x24.8x2.4x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024UK£8.2bUK£3.7bUK£350.4m53.7x23.4x2.2x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024UK£7.1bUK£3.7bUK£350.4m45.5x20.2x1.9x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024UK£7.2bUK£3.7bUK£349.3m37.5x20.6x2x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024UK£7.0bUK£3.7bUK£352.6m21x20x1.9x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024UK£6.9bUK£3.8bUK£381.6m20.6x18.2x1.8x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024UK£6.6bUK£3.8bUK£381.6m19.1x17.2x1.7x
Wed, 08 May 2024UK£6.9bUK£3.8bUK£381.6m19.4x18x1.8x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024UK£7.1bUK£3.8bUK£382.2m18.7x18.5x1.9x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024UK£7.1bUK£3.8bUK£379.5m26.5x18.7x1.9x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024UK£6.8bUK£4.0bUK£292.3m29x23.3x1.7x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023UK£6.8bUK£4.0bUK£292.3m33.1x23.4x1.7x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023UK£7.0bUK£4.0bUK£292.3m38x23.8x1.7x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023UK£6.5bUK£4.0bUK£292.3m38.6x22.3x1.6x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023UK£6.5bUK£4.0bUK£293.0m30.1x22.1x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£6.5bTotal Earnings: UK£293.0mTotal Revenue: UK£4.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Education Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Education Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 21.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Education Services industry have grown 3.6% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 2.5% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Education Services compare with similar industries?

GB Market-1.83%
Consumer Discretionary-3.19%
Consumer Services-1.06%
Education Services-1.37%
Specialized Consumer Services1.25%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
TRB Tribal GroupUK£0.676.3%
+UK£8.6m		1.1%PE16.1x

Latest News

PSON
UK£11.61
Pearson
7D
-1.5%
1Y
10.6%
Narrative Update • Sep 10

PSON: AI Workforce Partnerships And Margin Progress Will Support Future Upside

Pearson's updated analyst price target has edged lower, with fair value moving from £14.30 to £13.60. Analysts highlight limited near-term upside after strong share price performance, more neutral ratings, and expectations for mid single digit growth with modest valuation support.
TRB
UK£0.67
Tribal Group
7D
6.3%
1Y
1.1%