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U.K. (FTSE) Broadline Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M18.3%
  • 1Y20.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadline Retail industry has risen 1.9%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 21%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 7.6% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Broadline Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 24 Aug 2026UK£20.4bUK£14.4bUK£988.8m17.1x20.6x1.4x
Wed, 22 Jul 2026UK£19.7bUK£14.4bUK£988.8m16x19.9x1.4x
Fri, 19 Jun 2026UK£18.9bUK£14.4bUK£988.8m15x19.1x1.3x
Sun, 17 May 2026UK£16.4bUK£14.3bUK£1.1b11.2x15.3x1.1x
Tue, 14 Apr 2026UK£17.6bUK£14.3bUK£1.1b12.1x16.3x1.2x
Thu, 12 Mar 2026UK£17.1bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13x19.9x1.2x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026UK£17.3bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13x20.2x1.3x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026UK£18.1bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13.2x21.1x1.3x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025UK£18.6bUK£13.8bUK£857.8m13.6x21.7x1.4x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025UK£19.4bUK£13.7bUK£927.8m13.5x20.9x1.4x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025UK£17.3bUK£13.7bUK£927.8m13.1x18.7x1.3x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025UK£17.1bUK£13.4bUK£874.6m13.5x19.5x1.3x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025UK£16.9bUK£13.4bUK£874.6m13.3x19.3x1.3x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025UK£17.4bUK£13.4bUK£874.6m14x19.9x1.3x
Mon, 19 May 2025UK£18.7bUK£13.4bUK£881.6m15.4x21.2x1.4x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025UK£17.5bUK£13.7bUK£823.9m14.3x21.3x1.3x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025UK£14.4bUK£13.4bUK£891.2m11.1x16.1x1.1x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025UK£15.1bUK£13.4bUK£891.2m11.9x16.9x1.1x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025UK£15.5bUK£13.4bUK£891.2m12.6x17.4x1.2x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024UK£16.4bUK£13.4bUK£888.1m13x18.5x1.2x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024UK£16.4bUK£13.3bUK£929.1m12.7x17.7x1.2x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024UK£16.7bUK£13.3bUK£929.1m13.1x17.9x1.2x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024UK£17.3bUK£13.0bUK£916.2m13.6x18.9x1.3x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024UK£15.8bUK£13.0bUK£915.4m12.7x17.3x1.2x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024UK£16.5bUK£13.0bUK£915.4m13.2x18x1.3x
Tue, 21 May 2024UK£17.8bUK£12.8bUK£903.4m14.8x19.7x1.4x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024UK£16.6bUK£12.8bUK£903.4m13.9x18.3x1.3x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024UK£16.4bUK£12.6bUK£487.8m14.9x33.7x1.3x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024UK£15.7bUK£12.6bUK£487.8m14x32.2x1.3x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024UK£16.8bUK£12.6bUK£487.8m15.2x34.5x1.3x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023UK£16.8bUK£12.6bUK£488.7m15.5x34.4x1.3x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023UK£15.2bUK£12.3bUK£481.7m14x31.6x1.2x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023UK£15.6bUK£12.3bUK£481.7m14.5x32.3x1.3x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023UK£15.3bUK£12.3bUK£513.5m14.1x29.9x1.3x
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. Broadline Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Broadline 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 Broadline 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 Comparison

How does U.K. Broadline Retail compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.93%
Consumer Discretionary-0.83%
General Merchandise and Department Stores1.89%
Broadline Retail1.89%
Department Stores0%0
General Merchandise Stores0%0
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
NXT NEXTUK£152.851.6%
+UK£274.0m		25.0%PE19.6x
BME B&M European Value RetailUK£2.363.2%
+UK£74.4m		-1.7%PE14.5x
THG THGUK£0.345.8%
+UK£30.2m		7.8%PS0.3x

Latest News

NXT
UK£152.85
NEXT
7D
1.6%
1Y
25.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 19

NXT: FY26 Guidance And Tighter Ratings Spectrum Will Shape Cash Returns

Next plc's fair value estimate has moved from £152.01 to £159.89, reflecting higher analyst price targets around £14,040 to £16,800 and updated assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Next plc has centred on refined price targets and rating changes, which feed directly into how investors may think about valuation and execution risk from here.
BME
UK£2.36
B&M European Value Retail
7D
3.2%
1Y
-1.7%
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
5.8%
1Y
7.8%