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U.K. (FTSE) Home Improvement Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M22.5%
  • 1Y16.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, Home Improvement Retail has been flat. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 17% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 15 Dec 2025UK£6.1bUK£15.1bUK£225.0m21.8x27.2x0.4x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025UK£6.2bUK£15.1bUK£202.9m28.5x30.4x0.4x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025UK£6.0bUK£15.1bUK£202.9m27.8x29.8x0.4x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025UK£5.2bUK£15.0bUK£198.8m26x26.1x0.3x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025UK£5.5bUK£15.0bUK£198.8m28.5x27.7x0.4x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025UK£6.0bUK£15.0bUK£198.8m29.7x29.9x0.4x
Sat, 31 May 2025UK£5.8bUK£15.0bUK£199.0m29.2x29.4x0.4x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025UK£5.7bUK£15.0bUK£194.3m26x29.3x0.4x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025UK£5.1bUK£15.1bUK£191.8m23.6x26.7x0.3x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025UK£5.2bUK£15.1bUK£364.4m13.4x14.3x0.3x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025UK£5.2bUK£15.1bUK£364.4m12.7x14.3x0.3x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024UK£5.5bUK£15.1bUK£371.0m13.5x14.9x0.4x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024UK£6.0bUK£15.1bUK£384.6m22.6x15.7x0.4x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024UK£6.6bUK£15.1bUK£386.3m28x17x0.4x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024UK£5.9bUK£15.3bUK£386.0m26.5x15.3x0.4x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024UK£5.7bUK£15.3bUK£386.0m23.7x14.8x0.4x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024UK£5.5bUK£15.3bUK£386.0m24.3x14.1x0.4x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024UK£5.7bUK£15.3bUK£391.2m16.7x14.6x0.4x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024UK£5.4bUK£15.3bUK£393.6m17.4x13.8x0.4x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024UK£5.4bUK£15.3bUK£393.6m17.2x13.8x0.4x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024UK£5.1bUK£15.4bUK£374.8m19x13.7x0.3x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024UK£5.4bUK£16.5bUK£401.4m18.1x13.4x0.3x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023UK£6.0bUK£16.5bUK£401.4m21.5x14.9x0.4x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023UK£5.7bUK£16.6bUK£383.5m17.9x14.9x0.3x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023UK£5.2bUK£16.6bUK£383.5m18.3x13.6x0.3x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023UK£5.7bUK£16.5bUK£531.3m20x10.8x0.3x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023UK£5.9bUK£16.5bUK£531.3m19.2x11x0.4x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023UK£5.5bUK£16.5bUK£531.3m19.5x10.4x0.3x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023UK£5.8bUK£16.8bUK£483.9m19.8x12x0.3x
Wed, 03 May 2023UK£6.2bUK£16.8bUK£480.5m11.2x12.9x0.4x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023UK£6.2bUK£16.8bUK£480.6m18.5x12.9x0.4x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023UK£5.7bUK£14.7bUK£720.7m9.3x7.9x0.4x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023UK£5.6bUK£14.7bUK£720.7m9.1x7.7x0.4x
Thu, 22 Dec 2022UK£5.0bUK£14.7bUK£720.7m9.3x6.9x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£5.0bTotal Earnings: UK£720.7mTotal Revenue: UK£14.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Home Improvement Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Home Improvement Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.37x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry have declined 32% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Home Improvement Retail compare with similar industries?

GB Market-0.0071%
Consumer Discretionary-0.77%
Specialty Stores-2.32%
Home Improvement Retail-0.95%
Home Furnishing Retail-0.78%
Computer and Electronics Retail-2.27%
Automotive Retail-2.51%
Specialty Stores-3.47%
Apparel Retail-3.79%
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
WIX Wickes GroupUK£2.392.6%
+UK£14.0m		55.9%PE25.1x
TPT Topps TilesUK£0.486.5%
+UK£5.7m		19.5%PE15.7x

Latest News

WIX
UK£2.39
Wickes Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
55.9%

WIX: Future Profit Outlook Will Balance Consumer Risks And Value-Led Model

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Wickes Group higher from approximately £2.36 to about £2.50 per share, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s value-led model, improving growth and margin trajectory, and a more supportive medium term earnings outlook despite mixed target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Wickes Group remain broadly constructive, with recent research highlighting both the upside from execution and growth and the need for caution around near term valuation and macro sensitivity.
KGF
UK£3.06
Kingfisher
7D
-0.4%
1Y
18.8%

KGF: Shares Will Reflect Modest Upside Amid Cautious Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Kingfisher to 290 GBp from 260 GBp. This reflects slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, despite a marginally higher discount rate and a small trim to fair value and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the higher price target as confirmation that Kingfisher can deliver modest upside from current levels, supported by gradual improvement in revenue trends and operational efficiency.
MRK
UK£0.45
Marks Electrical Group
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-15.2%
VIC
UK£0.72
Victorian Plumbing Group
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-32.8%

Earnings Beat: Victorian Plumbing Group plc Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Dec 05
Earnings Beat: Victorian Plumbing Group plc Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
TPT
UK£0.48
Topps Tiles
7D
6.5%
1Y
19.5%