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U.K. (FTSE) Healthcare Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D-3.6%
  • 3M1.2%
  • 1Y16.0%
  • YTD-2.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Healthcare Services industry has dropped 3.6%, driven by a pullback from Spire Healthcare Group of 4.1%. Meanwhile, Iconic Labs actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 11% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 16%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 31% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 14 Mar 2026UK£2.1bUK£2.5bUK£45.8m29.3x45.8x0.8x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026UK£2.3bUK£2.4bUK£57.3m30.6x40.5x0.9x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026UK£2.2bUK£2.4bUK£52.3m27.5x41.8x0.9x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025UK£2.2bUK£2.4bUK£52.1m28.3x41.6x0.9x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025UK£2.3bUK£2.4bUK£52.3m31.9x44.9x1x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025UK£2.4bUK£2.4bUK£47.4m32x51.2x1x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025UK£5.1bUK£5.0bUK£140.8m31.5x36.1x1x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025UK£5.0bUK£5.0bUK£147.5m31.5x34x1x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025UK£2.1bUK£2.5bUK£56.4m14.8x37.5x0.9x
Wed, 21 May 2025UK£2.1bUK£2.5bUK£56.0m14.8x37x0.8x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025UK£1.8bUK£2.4bUK£50.2m14.3x36.7x0.8x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025UK£1.8bUK£2.4bUK£46.3m17x38x0.7x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025UK£2.0bUK£2.3bUK£55.6m17.5x36.5x0.9x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025UK£1.9bUK£2.3bUK£55.5m18.8x34.9x0.8x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024UK£1.9bUK£2.3bUK£56.1m19.3x34.5x0.8x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024UK£2.0bUK£2.4bUK£54.8m17.3x37.2x0.9x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024UK£2.3bUK£2.4bUK£55.4m27.3x42x1x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024UK£2.3bUK£2.2bUK£58.1m18x39.5x1x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024UK£2.2bUK£2.2bUK£56.7m16.8x39.2x1x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024UK£2.1bUK£2.3bUK£64.9m16.8x32.9x0.9x
Thu, 23 May 2024UK£2.2bUK£2.2bUK£60.4m19.3x36.8x1x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024UK£2.1bUK£2.2bUK£59.0m19.6x35.5x0.9x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024UK£2.1bUK£2.2bUK£59.1m21.1x35.9x1x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024UK£2.5bUK£2.2bUK£65.9m19.5x38.5x1.2x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024UK£7.6bUK£6.5bUK£312.7m21.9x24.4x1.2x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023UK£7.5bUK£6.5bUK£312.6m21.9x24.1x1.2x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023UK£7.5bUK£6.5bUK£308.9m19.9x24.2x1.2x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023UK£7.6bUK£6.5bUK£308.8m22.5x24.7x1.2x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023UK£8.0bUK£6.4bUK£283.8m22.9x28.2x1.3x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023UK£8.0bUK£6.4bUK£286.1m24x27.9x1.2x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023UK£7.9bUK£6.4bUK£285.1m36.1x27.6x1.2x
Fri, 26 May 2023UK£8.0bUK£6.4bUK£289.0m36x27.6x1.2x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023UK£7.9bUK£6.4bUK£288.7m27.3x27.3x1.2x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023UK£7.7bUK£6.4bUK£295.7m26.4x25.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£7.7bTotal Earnings: UK£295.7mTotal Revenue: UK£6.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Healthcare Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Healthcare industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 45.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 34.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.84x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Healthcare industry have declined 46% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 27% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market-0.58%
Healthcare-0.79%
Healthcare Services-3.64%
Healthcare Distributors0%0
Healthcare Facilities-3.14%
Healthcare Services-5.58%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Healthcare Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 219x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 17.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 11.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Healthcare Facilities industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 32.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Healthcare Facilities industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 18% per year.
  • In contrast, the Healthcare Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% 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
ICON Iconic LabsUK£0.01911.4%
+UK£30.3k		n/aPE-0.5x

Latest News

SPI
UK£1.84
Spire Healthcare Group
7D
-4.1%
1Y
4.0%

SPI: Refined Fair Value And Lower Future P/E Will Support Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Spire Healthcare Group to £2.68 from £2.65, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated slightly from £2.65 to £2.68 per share, reflecting refreshed modelling inputs.
MPAL
UK£0.029
MedPal AI
7D
-11.5%
1Y
n/a
IDHC
US$0.56
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings
7D
-5.9%
1Y
73.4%

IDHC: Higher Margins And Richer Future P/E Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for Integrated Diagnostics Holdings to $0.85 from $0.80, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher projected revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated estimate has risen slightly from $0.80 to $0.85.
CVSG
UK£12.50
CVS Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
28.3%

CVSG: Share Repurchase Completion Will Support Higher Future Price Objective

Analysts have inched their price target for CVS Group higher to £16.73 from £16.62, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News CVS Group completed a share buyback tranche, repurchasing 1,584,690 shares for £20 million, equal to 2.21% of its share capital, under the program announced on October 24, 2025 (Key Developments).
ICON
UK£0.019
Iconic Labs
7D
11.4%
1Y
n/a
EDX
UK£0.11
EDX Medical Group
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-20.0%
OHGR
UK£2.45
One Health Group
7D
-1.6%
1Y
28.9%
KOO
UK£1.08
Kooth
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-23.2%
GENI
UK£0.011
GENinCode
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-68.3%