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U.K. (FTSE) Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D3.5%
  • 3M17.8%
  • 1Y-0.6%
  • YTD11.4%

In the last week, the Consumer Services industry is up 3.5%, with Pearson up 3.3%. Overall in the last year, the industry is flat. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 11 Jun 2026UK£8.0bUK£4.2bUK£285.2m17.4x28.1x1.9x
Sat, 09 May 2026UK£7.7bUK£4.1bUK£292.8m16.2x26.3x1.9x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026UK£7.3bUK£4.1bUK£292.7m12.8x24.8x1.8x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026UK£7.1bUK£4.1bUK£292.7m17x24.3x1.7x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026UK£7.1bUK£4.1bUK£402.3m13.6x17.7x1.7x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025UK£7.8bUK£4.1bUK£400.1m15.2x19.5x1.9x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025UK£7.5bUK£4.1bUK£526.1m15.6x14.3x1.8x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025UK£8.4bUK£4.1bUK£525.0m16.2x16.1x2.1x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025UK£8.0bUK£4.2bUK£536.6m13.8x15x1.9x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025UK£8.3bUK£4.2bUK£533.9m14.8x15.6x2x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025UK£8.5bUK£4.2bUK£524.1m15.4x16.2x2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025UK£8.7bUK£4.2bUK£524.4m16.2x16.6x2x
Sun, 11 May 2025UK£9.4bUK£4.2bUK£522.1m16x18.1x2.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025UK£9.1bUK£4.2bUK£521.5m16.5x17.5x2.2x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025UK£10.6bUK£4.2bUK£517.7m28.8x20.4x2.5x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025UK£10.8bUK£4.2bUK£432.2m32.2x24.9x2.5x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024UK£10.3bUK£4.2bUK£432.0m29.5x23.8x2.4x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024UK£9.9bUK£4.2bUK£423.8m36x23.3x2.3x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024UK£8.5bUK£4.2bUK£423.4m32.5x20.2x2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024UK£8.3bUK£4.2bUK£423.2m33.3x19.5x2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.2bUK£431.3m19.8x19.6x2x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024UK£8.2bUK£4.4bUK£460.3m17.7x17.9x1.9x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024UK£7.9bUK£4.4bUK£456.8m16.8x17.3x1.8x
Mon, 13 May 2024UK£8.1bUK£4.4bUK£464.4m17.7x17.5x1.9x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.4bUK£468.4m18x18x1.9x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024UK£8.5bUK£4.4bUK£465.8m18.3x18.3x2x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024UK£8.0bUK£4.6bUK£370.7m22.7x21.5x1.7x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024UK£8.4bUK£4.7bUK£372.5m30.2x22.5x1.8x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023UK£8.3bUK£4.7bUK£359.3m37.6x23.1x1.8x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023UK£8.2bUK£4.7bUK£359.3m36.7x22.8x1.7x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023UK£8.2bUK£4.7bUK£359.9m30.7x22.7x1.7x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023UK£7.2bUK£4.4bUK£315.3m38.5x22.8x1.6x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023UK£7.6bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m44.4x28.1x1.8x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023UK£7.4bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m51.4x27.5x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£7.4bTotal Earnings: UK£270.1mTotal Revenue: UK£4.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Consumer Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 20.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Consumer Services industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market-1.01%
Consumer Discretionary1.59%
Consumer Services3.45%
Specialized Consumer Services5.91%
Education Services3.14%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Education Services industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.9%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 62.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialized Consumer Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 67% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 4.6% per year.
  • In contrast, the Education Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.9% 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£11.493.3%
+UK£219.7m		5.9%PE20.6x
MEGP ME Group InternationalUK£1.1212.2%
+UK£45.9m		-47.7%PE7.5x
ATG Auction Technology GroupUK£4.261.3%
+UK£6.5m		-11.4%PS3x

Latest News

TRB
UK£0.59
Tribal Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
39.2%
MEGP
UK£1.12
ME Group International
7D
12.2%
1Y
-47.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

MEGP: Share Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Share Rerating

Analysts have lowered their price target on ME Group International to £2.30 from £2.75, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, modestly revised revenue expectations, a lower profit margin outlook and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News ME Group International plc announced a share repurchase program of up to £18 million, with shares to be cancelled or held in treasury to meet share option obligations, valid until 31 December 2026.
PSON
UK£11.49
Pearson
7D
3.3%
1Y
5.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 08

PSON: AI Partnerships And Steady Cash Returns Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have lifted their Pearson price target by £0.10, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers behind the change. What's in the News The Jordanian Ministry of Education extended its vocational education development contract with Pearson to 2031, covering support for 362 schools and BTEC Level 2 and 3 Arabic-language qualifications across 14 sectors.
ATG
UK£4.26
Auction Technology Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
-11.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

ATG: Value Added Services And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Auction Technology Group to £5.18 from £5.11. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E multiples.