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U.K. (FTSE) General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D5.8%
  • 3M23.3%
  • 1Y28.2%
  • YTD16.5%

All of the companies in the General Merchandise and Department Stores industry have been up over the last week, with the industry up 5.8%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 28%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 09 Aug 2026UK£20.8bUK£14.4bUK£988.8m17.3x21.1x1.4x
Tue, 07 Jul 2026UK£19.0bUK£14.4bUK£988.8m15.3x19.2x1.3x
Thu, 04 Jun 2026UK£17.8bUK£14.3bUK£1.1b12.6x16.6x1.2x
Sat, 02 May 2026UK£17.1bUK£14.3bUK£1.1b11.9x16x1.2x
Mon, 30 Mar 2026UK£16.3bUK£13.8bUK£978.0m12.2x16.7x1.2x
Wed, 25 Feb 2026UK£17.9bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13.6x20.9x1.3x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026UK£18.1bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13.4x21.1x1.3x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025UK£18.2bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13.3x21.2x1.3x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025UK£18.3bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13.3x21.3x1.3x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025UK£17.8bUK£13.7bUK£927.8m12.9x19.2x1.3x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025UK£16.9bUK£13.4bUK£871.2m13.3x19.4x1.3x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025UK£16.4bUK£13.4bUK£874.6m12.8x18.8x1.2x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025UK£17.4bUK£13.4bUK£874.6m13.9x19.8x1.3x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025UK£18.3bUK£13.4bUK£874.6m14.7x20.9x1.4x
Sun, 04 May 2025UK£18.2bUK£13.5bUK£879.9m15.1x20.7x1.4x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025UK£16.0bUK£13.7bUK£823.9m12.8x19.4x1.2x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025UK£15.1bUK£13.4bUK£891.2m11.7x16.9x1.1x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025UK£14.6bUK£13.4bUK£891.2m11.7x16.4x1.1x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024UK£15.9bUK£13.4bUK£888.1m12.8x17.9x1.2x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024UK£15.3bUK£13.4bUK£888.1m12.3x17.3x1.1x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024UK£17.2bUK£13.3bUK£929.1m13.3x18.5x1.3x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024UK£17.4bUK£13.0bUK£916.2m13.5x19x1.3x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024UK£16.7bUK£13.0bUK£915.4m13.2x18.2x1.3x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024UK£16.0bUK£13.0bUK£915.4m12.7x17.5x1.2x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024UK£17.0bUK£13.0bUK£915.4m13.7x18.6x1.3x
Mon, 06 May 2024UK£17.1bUK£12.8bUK£903.4m14.2x18.9x1.3x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024UK£17.2bUK£12.9bUK£585.1m14.4x29.4x1.3x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024UK£16.1bUK£12.6bUK£487.8m14.5x33x1.3x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024UK£16.6bUK£12.6bUK£487.8m14.9x34x1.3x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023UK£16.7bUK£12.6bUK£488.7m15.1x34.2x1.3x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023UK£15.7bUK£12.6bUK£488.7m14.2x32.2x1.3x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023UK£14.5bUK£12.3bUK£481.7m13.6x30.2x1.2x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023UK£15.3bUK£12.2bUK£488.4m14.4x31.4x1.3x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023UK£15.3bUK£12.3bUK£513.5m14x29.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£15.3bTotal Earnings: UK£513.5mTotal Revenue: UK£12.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Multiline Retail industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Multiline Retail industry have grown 24% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.5% 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 Market0.89%
Consumer Discretionary2.58%
General Merchandise and Department Stores5.77%
Broadline Retail5.77%
Department Stores0%0
General Merchandise Stores0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Broadline Retail industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 7.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 14.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Broadline Retail industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 21.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Broadline Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 7.7% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 14% per year.
  • In contrast, the Broadline Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.7% 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
NXT NEXTUK£156.855.7%
+UK£958.9m		33.7%PE20.2x
BME B&M European Value RetailUK£2.355.6%
+UK£124.6m		4.4%PE14.4x
THG THGUK£0.3410.6%
+UK£52.8m		-6.2%PS0.3x

Latest News

NXT
UK£156.85
NEXT
7D
5.7%
1Y
33.7%
BME
UK£2.35
B&M European Value Retail
7D
5.6%
1Y
4.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

BME: Bearish Ratings And Consumer Weakness Will Pressure Future Returns

The analyst price target for B&M European Value Retail has increased to £2.00 from £1.80, with analysts citing updated views reflected in modestly adjusted fair value, revenue growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on B&M European Value Retail shows a mix of views, with several bearish analysts highlighting valuation risks and execution challenges despite upward revisions to some price targets.
THG
UK£0.34
THG
7D
10.6%
1Y
-6.2%