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U.K. (FTSE) Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-2.1%
  • 3M8.7%
  • 1Y42.8%
  • YTD5.3%

The Banks industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 46% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 06 Jun 2026UK£461.4bUK£133.8bUK£39.3b8.6x11.7x3.4x
Mon, 04 May 2026UK£456.3bUK£132.1bUK£38.9b8.8x11.7x3.5x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026UK£413.8bUK£132.5bUK£38.6b8.4x10.7x3.1x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026UK£478.1bUK£131.2bUK£39.1b9.1x12.2x3.6x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026UK£448.4bUK£124.4bUK£33.5b9.8x13.4x3.6x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025UK£432.7bUK£125.2bUK£33.7b9.4x12.8x3.5x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025UK£384.4bUK£126.9bUK£34.2b8.5x11.3x3x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025UK£352.3bUK£121.7bUK£34.5b8.2x10.2x2.9x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025UK£365.8bUK£121.4bUK£34.4b8.8x10.6x3x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025UK£358.2bUK£121.5bUK£34.3b9x10.4x2.9x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025UK£338.1bUK£120.8bUK£34.3b8.6x9.9x2.8x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025UK£330.0bUK£121.1bUK£34.4b8.4x9.6x2.7x
Tue, 06 May 2025UK£310.6bUK£121.8bUK£34.7b7.6x9x2.6x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025UK£321.3bUK£124.4bUK£37.0b8x8.7x2.6x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025UK£328.3bUK£126.0bUK£37.6b7.5x8.7x2.6x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025UK£293.2bUK£123.4bUK£37.1b5.1x7.9x2.4x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024UK£273.0bUK£123.2bUK£37.0b4.9x7.4x2.2x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024UK£265.9bUK£123.0bUK£37.0b4.9x7.2x2.2x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024UK£219.8bUK£96.3bUK£30.5b6.1x7.2x2.3x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024UK£212.8bUK£97.1bUK£30.5b5.8x7x2.2x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024UK£212.7bUK£98.7bUK£31.1b5.9x6.8x2.2x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024UK£216.8bUK£96.1bUK£31.1b6.1x7x2.3x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024UK£219.4bUK£97.3bUK£31.5b6.3x7x2.3x
Wed, 08 May 2024UK£225.4bUK£98.4bUK£31.7b5.7x7.1x2.3x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024UK£238.5bUK£121.3bUK£36.6b5.5x6.5x2x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024UK£222.5bUK£120.9bUK£36.5b6.1x6.1x1.8x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024UK£194.0bUK£109.4bUK£37.4b5.4x5.2x1.8x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023UK£202.1bUK£108.8bUK£37.3b5.2x5.4x1.9x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023UK£190.2bUK£109.9bUK£37.6b4.8x5.1x1.7x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023UK£199.7bUK£105.1bUK£34.9b4.9x5.7x1.9x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023UK£203.7bUK£103.9bUK£34.5b5.3x5.9x2x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023UK£197.3bUK£101.8bUK£33.7b5.3x5.9x1.9x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023UK£226.4bUK£118.5bUK£37.1b5.3x6.1x1.9x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023UK£226.9bUK£121.8bUK£38.0b5.7x6x1.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6x


Total Market Cap: UK£226.9bTotal Earnings: UK£38.0bTotal Revenue: UK£121.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Banks industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 11.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Banks industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.1% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market-0.73%
Financials-1.92%
Banks-2.07%
Diversified Banks-2.06%
Regional Banks-5.10%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Diversified Banks industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 8.3x.
    • Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (10.0%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Regional Banks industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 21.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Regional Banks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 5.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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
ARBB Arbuthnot Banking GroupUK£8.401.8%
+UK£2.4m		-10.2%PB0.5x

Latest News

NWG
UK£5.94
NatWest Group
7D
-0.9%
1Y
12.4%
HSBA
UK£13.61
HSBC Holdings
7D
-2.4%
1Y
54.3%
MTRO
UK£1.60
Metro Bank Holdings
7D
-7.2%
1Y
39.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

MTRO: Updated Street Views Will Shape A More Balanced Future Profile

Analysts have lifted their price target on Metro Bank Holdings to £1.55 from £1.45, with the change supported by recent Street research that raised a key price target to £1.95 from £1.70 and updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Analysts raised their price target on Metro Bank Holdings to £1.55 from £1.45, reflecting updated Street research inputs.
BARC
UK£4.58
Barclays
7D
-0.07%
1Y
37.3%
New Narrative • Jun 03

Why Is Barclays Trading Below Book Value?

Barclays is currently trading at a price-to-book ratio of around 0.8, depending on the source used. In simple terms, this means that for every £100 of net assets attributable to shareholders on Barclays' balance sheet, the market is valuing those assets at approximately £80.
STAN
UK£19.33
Standard Chartered
7D
-3.0%
1Y
63.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

STAN: Fair Value Now Balances Execution Risks And Capital Return Prospects

Standard Chartered's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from £19.48 to £21.07. This reflects a series of higher price targets and rating upgrades from major banks as analysts factor in updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples.
BGEO
UK£105.50
Lion Finance Group
7D
-5.0%
1Y
53.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

BGEO: Index Promotion And Expanded Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Multiple

Analysts have maintained their £131 price target on Lion Finance Group, pointing to small adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions rather than a fundamental shift in their view of the stock. What's in the News Lion Finance Group PLC was added to the FTSE 100 Index, according to index review announcements.
LLOY
UK£0.99
Lloyds Banking Group
7D
-2.7%
1Y
28.9%
Narrative Update • May 28

LLOY: Recent Buyback Will Still Not Justify Richer Future Multiple

Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to their Lloyds Banking Group price target in £ terms, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are now slightly different from prior estimates. What's in the News Lloyds Banking Group completed a share buyback tranche covering 600,000,000 shares, described as 1.02% of the company, between January 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
ARBB
UK£8.40
Arbuthnot Banking Group
7D
1.8%
1Y
-10.2%
HSBK
US$30.85
Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan
7D
-3.6%
1Y
36.5%