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U.K. (FTSE) Transaction and Payment Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D0.03%
  • 3M-10.9%
  • 1Y-14.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Transaction and Payment Processing Services industry has remained flat. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 14% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10.0% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Transaction and Payment Processing Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026UK£11.1bUK£4.3bUK£440.2m25.2x25.1x2.6x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025UK£11.0bUK£4.3bUK£440.4m25.3x24.9x2.6x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025UK£12.3bUK£4.2bUK£473.1m24.2x26.1x2.9x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025UK£13.2bUK£4.2bUK£465.9m26.2x28.4x3.2x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025UK£13.1bUK£4.2bUK£458.9m26.1x28.4x3.1x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025UK£12.7bUK£4.2bUK£466.9m25.3x27.2x3.1x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025UK£12.5bUK£4.1bUK£466.8m25.1x26.9x3x
Thu, 15 May 2025UK£12.6bUK£4.0bUK£502.4m21.3x25x3.1x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025UK£11.0bUK£4.1bUK£504.1m17.8x21.8x2.7x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025UK£11.2bUK£4.0bUK£469.0m15.3x24x2.8x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025UK£13.2bUK£4.0bUK£468.7m17x28.2x3.3x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025UK£13.0bUK£4.0bUK£468.9m17.5x27.7x3.3x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024UK£11.1bUK£4.0bUK£468.7m17.2x23.8x2.8x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024UK£9.7bUK£3.8bUK£387.2m18.6x25x2.5x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024UK£8.7bUK£3.8bUK£387.2m16.1x22.4x2.3x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024UK£11.4bUK£4.1bUK£444.0m20.5x25.7x2.8x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024UK£12.2bUK£4.1bUK£445.6m22.7x27.3x3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024UK£11.2bUK£4.1bUK£446.4m20.1x25.2x2.7x
Fri, 17 May 2024UK£12.2bUK£3.8bUK£303.5m24.6x40.3x3.2x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024UK£13.8bUK£3.8bUK£300.0m32.7x45.9x3.6x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024UK£13.1bUK£3.9bUK£367.8m32x35.7x3.4x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024UK£12.5bUK£3.9bUK£363.9m31.5x34.5x3.2x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024UK£12.5bUK£3.9bUK£359.6m32.3x34.9x3.2x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023UK£11.9bUK£3.9bUK£359.7m32.2x33.2x3.1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023UK£10.7bUK£3.7bUK£266.0m30.5x40.3x2.9x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023UK£11.1bUK£3.7bUK£266.2m30.9x41.7x3x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023UK£10.9bUK£3.7bUK£275.4m31.6x39.6x2.9x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023UK£12.2bUK£3.7bUK£276.2m33.1x44.2x3.3x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023UK£9.4bUK£3.4bUK£179.3m38.1x52.5x2.8x
Sat, 20 May 2023UK£9.7bUK£3.4bUK£180.7m38.7x53.8x2.9x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023UK£9.2bUK£3.4bUK£175.3m34.4x52.5x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£22.3bTotal Earnings: UK£1.5bTotal Revenue: UK£6.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Transaction and Payment Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Transaction and Payment Processing 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 25.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 32.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Transaction and Payment Processing Services industry have declined 33% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 12% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Transaction and Payment Processing Services compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.74%
Financials0.52%
Diversified Financial0.32%
Transaction and Payment Processing Services0.033%
Other Diversified Financial Services0.88%
Multi-Sector Holdings0%0
Specialized Finance-1.36%
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
EWG W.A.G payment solutionsUK£1.052.9%
+UK£20.7m		31.3%PE76.9x
FNX FonixUK£1.692.1%
+UK£3.5m		-25.1%PE15x
BOKU BokuUK£2.100.5%
+UK£3.0m		15.1%PE63x
PAY PayPointUK£4.740.7%
+UK£2.2m		-44.5%PE18x

Latest News

PAY
UK£4.74
PayPoint
7D
0.7%
1Y
-44.5%

PAY: Dividends And Index Exit Will Shape A More Income-Focused Future

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on PayPoint by approximately £0.07 per share. This reflects slightly softer revenue growth expectations, which are more than offset by a marginally reduced discount rate and an improved profit margin outlook.
BOKU
UK£2.10
Boku
7D
0.5%
1Y
15.1%

BOKU: Future Earnings Will Be Driven By Strong Platform Scalability

Narrative Update Analysts have raised their price target on Boku significantly, citing stronger expected revenue growth and a higher future earnings multiple, partly offset by a modestly higher discount rate and slightly lower projected profit margins. What's in the News Boku reaffirmed its full year 2025 earnings guidance, expecting year on year revenue growth at least in line with the 27% first half underlying growth rate, implying full year revenue in line with upgraded consensus following the July 24, 2025 trading update (company guidance).
EWG
UK£1.05
W.A.G payment solutions
7D
2.9%
1Y
31.3%

EWG: Future Earnings Multiple Expansion Is Expected To Drive Share Momentum

Analysts have raised their price target for W.A.G payment solutions from approximately €1.19 to €1.20 per share. This reflects slightly lower perceived risk and a higher future earnings multiple that more than offsets a modest downgrade to long term profit margins.
FNX
UK£1.69
Fonix
7D
2.1%
1Y
-25.1%
WISE
UK£8.91
Wise
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-16.4%

WISE: Platform Income Durability Will Support Strong Shareholder Value Creation

Analysts have nudged our fair value estimate for Wise slightly lower to approximately £11.75 from about £11.80 per share, reflecting a modestly reduced forward multiple, even as they highlight resilient long term income and earnings growth from the Wise Platform. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on Wise, with modest target price adjustments and an upgraded rating underscoring confidence in the durability of its growth profile and platform economics.
CABP
UK£0.62
CAB Payments Holdings
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-11.6%