Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
Header cover image

U.K. (FTSE) Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 21, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M-10.6%
  • 1Y21.2%
  • YTD-6.4%

In the last week, the Consumer Services industry is up 1.5%, with Pearson up 2.5%. During this same period, the Auction Technology Group underperformed, falling 14%. This means that the industry has gained 21% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 3.8% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 22 May 2025UK£9.7bUK£4.2bUK£522.4m16.8x18.5x2.3x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025UK£9.5bUK£4.2bUK£520.7m16.9x18.2x2.2x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025UK£10.1bUK£4.2bUK£517.6m28.6x19.4x2.4x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025UK£10.7bUK£4.2bUK£432.2m31.3x24.8x2.5x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025UK£10.4bUK£4.2bUK£432.4m29.2x24x2.4x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024UK£10.1bUK£4.2bUK£431.7m30.1x23.4x2.4x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024UK£9.4bUK£4.2bUK£423.5m37.7x22.2x2.2x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024UK£8.3bUK£4.2bUK£423.2m33.9x19.5x1.9x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024UK£8.5bUK£4.2bUK£422.2m20.1x20.1x2x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024UK£8.6bUK£4.4bUK£460.4m18.5x18.6x2x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024UK£8.1bUK£4.4bUK£456.8m17.3x17.7x1.9x
Fri, 24 May 2024UK£7.9bUK£4.4bUK£456.8m16.7x17.3x1.8x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024UK£8.2bUK£4.4bUK£468.4m17.8x17.5x1.9x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024UK£8.5bUK£4.4bUK£465.8m18.4x18.3x2x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024UK£7.9bUK£4.6bUK£371.9m22.3x21.3x1.7x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024UK£8.3bUK£4.7bUK£372.5m28.2x22.3x1.8x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023UK£8.3bUK£4.7bUK£372.5m29x22.3x1.8x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023UK£8.5bUK£4.7bUK£359.3m37.1x23.7x1.8x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023UK£8.0bUK£4.7bUK£359.3m31.7x22.3x1.7x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023UK£8.0bUK£4.7bUK£360.3m35.9x22.1x1.7x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023UK£7.5bUK£4.4bUK£315.3m42.8x23.8x1.7x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023UK£7.3bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m49.8x27x1.7x
Sat, 27 May 2023UK£7.2bUK£4.3bUK£270.1m52x26.6x1.7x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023UK£7.5bUK£4.3bUK£263.6m38.9x28.3x1.7x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023UK£7.3bUK£4.3bUK£268.2m24.5x27.1x1.7x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023UK£8.0bUK£4.0bUK£298.8m26.9x26.7x2x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023UK£7.2bUK£3.9bUK£305.0m28.7x23.6x1.8x
Tue, 13 Dec 2022UK£500.9mUK£310.7mUK£32.0m30x15.7x1.6x
Thu, 10 Nov 2022UK£529.5mUK£310.7mUK£32.0m33x16.6x1.7x
Sat, 08 Oct 2022UK£527.6mUK£310.7mUK£32.0m33.6x16.5x1.7x
Mon, 05 Sep 2022UK£561.7mUK£288.3mUK£28.4m37.3x19.8x1.9x
Wed, 03 Aug 2022UK£576.9mUK£285.2mUK£31.0m28.6x18.6x2x
Fri, 01 Jul 2022UK£551.9mUK£268.5mUK£29.4m33.8x18.7x2.1x
Sun, 29 May 2022UK£575.3mUK£268.5mUK£29.4m35.3x19.5x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£575.3mTotal Earnings: UK£29.4mTotal Revenue: UK£268.5mTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.2x202320242025
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 18.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 23.2x.
  • 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 161% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 151% 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 Market2.11%
Consumer Discretionary2.85%
Consumer Services1.54%
Education Services2.93%
Specialized Consumer Services-5.69%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Education Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 35.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 2.9%, 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 9.2% 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 2.9% 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£12.172.5%
+UK£195.1m		29.4%PE18.5x
MEGP ME Group InternationalUK£2.111.4%
+UK£11.3m		27.1%PE14.7x
ANX Anexo GroupUK£0.674.4%
+UK£3.3m		-2.9%PE8.4x
CODE Northcoders GroupUK£0.529.6%
+UK£360.5k		-66.2%PE10.6x
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

ATG

UK£4.70

Auction Technology Group

7D

-14.2%

1Y

-23.0%

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG)?

May 21
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG)?

CODE

UK£0.52

Northcoders Group

7D

9.6%

1Y

-66.2%

MEGP

UK£2.11

ME Group International

7D

1.4%

1Y

27.1%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To ME Group International plc (LON:MEGP) With Shares Advancing 26%

May 10
Subdued Growth No Barrier To ME Group International plc (LON:MEGP) With Shares Advancing 26%

SKL

UK£0.43

Skillcast Group

7D

-4.4%

1Y

33.8%

Skillcast Group plc's (LON:SKL) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce

May 03
Skillcast Group plc's (LON:SKL) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce

PSON

UK£12.17

Pearson

7D

2.5%

1Y

29.4%

ANX

UK£0.67

Anexo Group

7D

4.4%

1Y

-2.9%

TRB

UK£0.41

Tribal Group

7D

-1.0%

1Y

-29.3%