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U.K. (FTSE) Commercial Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-4.3%
  • 3M7.9%
  • 1Y23.5%
  • YTD3.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Commercial Services industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by a pullback from Rentokil Initial of 4.1%. In contrast, Hargreaves Services has gained 9.8%. In the past year, the industry has gained 26%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 31 Jan 2026UK£18.5bUK£18.4bUK£516.5m25.6x35.9x1x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025UK£18.0bUK£18.4bUK£492.4m25.7x36.6x1x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025UK£16.6bUK£18.1bUK£477.7m24.5x34.8x0.9x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025UK£17.5bUK£17.9bUK£482.0m24.6x36.2x1x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025UK£15.1bUK£18.1bUK£486.0m22.3x31.1x0.8x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025UK£15.3bUK£18.1bUK£485.9m27x31.5x0.8x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025UK£14.4bUK£18.0bUK£547.3m28.7x26.4x0.8x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025UK£14.6bUK£18.0bUK£554.5m28.2x26.3x0.8x
Mon, 12 May 2025UK£15.2bUK£19.2bUK£599.2m27.1x25.4x0.8x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025UK£13.7bUK£19.2bUK£589.7m25.3x23.2x0.7x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025UK£14.5bUK£19.0bUK£576.6m33.2x25.2x0.8x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025UK£15.6bUK£19.0bUK£751.9m25.5x20.8x0.8x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024UK£15.4bUK£18.9bUK£751.9m25.3x20.4x0.8x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024UK£15.4bUK£19.0bUK£754.2m18.1x20.5x0.8x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024UK£15.2bUK£18.5bUK£767.9m17.8x19.8x0.8x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024UK£15.1bUK£18.5bUK£769.0m20.3x19.7x0.8x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024UK£18.1bUK£18.5bUK£750.6m18.7x24.1x1x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024UK£17.7bUK£18.5bUK£763.5m15.7x23.2x1x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024UK£17.2bUK£18.6bUK£768.1m15.1x22.4x0.9x
Tue, 14 May 2024UK£16.7bUK£18.5bUK£741.7m15.1x22.5x0.9x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024UK£19.0bUK£18.6bUK£772.1m16.3x24.6x1x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024UK£19.7bUK£18.6bUK£784.1m16.5x25.2x1.1x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024UK£23.7bUK£21.9bUK£902.3m17.8x26.2x1.1x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024UK£23.9bUK£21.8bUK£903.8m20x26.5x1.1x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023UK£23.4bUK£22.2bUK£847.7m20.7x27.6x1.1x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023UK£22.8bUK£21.9bUK£850.2m18.8x26.8x1x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023UK£27.3bUK£21.9bUK£849.5m18.8x32.1x1.2x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023UK£27.1bUK£21.8bUK£845.9m26.5x32x1.2x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023UK£28.8bUK£20.4bUK£744.1m23.9x38.7x1.4x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023UK£28.7bUK£20.4bUK£786.2m23.8x36.6x1.4x
Wed, 17 May 2023UK£29.4bUK£20.4bUK£761.0m28.1x38.6x1.4x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023UK£27.8bUK£20.3bUK£757.7m29.9x36.7x1.4x
Sun, 12 Mar 2023UK£26.2bUK£19.6bUK£789.5m30x33.1x1.3x
Tue, 07 Feb 2023UK£25.9bUK£19.5bUK£787.8m31.2x32.9x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

32.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£25.9bTotal Earnings: UK£787.8mTotal Revenue: UK£19.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Commercial Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Commercial Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 37.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Commercial Services industry have declined 14% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.1% 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. Industrials industry?

GB Market0.65%
Industrials-4.05%
Commercial Services-4.26%
Commercial Printing0%0
Office Services and Supplies0%0
Security and Alarm Services0%0
Diversified Support Services-0.50%
Environmental and Facilities Services-4.68%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Environmental and Facilities Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 23.0% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Support Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 33.1x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Environmental and Facilities Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 21% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 23% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Support Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% 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
HSP Hargreaves ServicesUK£7.5014.0%
+UK£30.4m		17.6%PE11.4x
MER Mears GroupUK£3.682.5%
+UK£7.8m		3.8%PE6.7x
MAI Maintel HoldingsUK£1.435.6%
+UK£1.1m		-40.6%PS0.2x
CPP CPPGroupUK£0.7712.5%
+UK£775.7k		-21.5%PS0.04x
EAAS eEnergy GroupUK£0.0553.8%
+UK£774.4k		7.8%PS0.7x

Latest News

HSP
UK£7.50
Hargreaves Services
7D
14.0%
1Y
17.6%
MTO
UK£1.68
Mitie Group
7D
-0.7%
1Y
43.2%
MER
UK£3.68
Mears Group
7D
2.5%
1Y
3.8%
EAAS
UK£0.055
eEnergy Group
7D
3.8%
1Y
7.8%
MAI
UK£1.43
Maintel Holdings
7D
5.6%
1Y
-40.6%
SRP
UK£3.00
Serco Group
7D
-1.4%
1Y
93.1%

SRP: Execution And Margin Risks Will Limit Upside Despite Higher Guidance

Analysts have nudged our fair value estimate for Serco Group slightly lower to £1.64 from £1.66, as recent price target increases to £2.45 by several firms are balanced against updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Serco Group points to a more mixed backdrop than headline price targets alone might suggest.
CPP
UK£0.77
CPPGroup
7D
12.5%
1Y
-21.5%
RTO
UK£4.51
Rentokil Initial
7D
-6.2%
1Y
13.0%

RTO: CEO Transition And Refined Assumptions Will Support Fair Value Steadiness

Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Rentokil Initial, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, although specific currency figures were not provided. What's in the News Rentokil Initial plc appointed Mike Duffy as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from March 16, 2026, following a period as CEO Designate starting February 16, 2026.
JSG
UK£1.41
Johnson Service Group
7D
-2.2%
1Y
3.4%
TENG
UK£0.72
Ten Lifestyle Group
7D
0.7%
1Y
71.2%
REAT
UK£0.51
REACT Group
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-34.6%
RST
UK£2.68
Restore
7D
-6.1%
1Y
24.4%
HUI
UK£0.028
Hydrogen Utopia International
7D
-8.2%
1Y
17.9%
FRAN
UK£1.27
Franchise Brands
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-9.6%
EARN
UK£0.05
EARNZ
7D
5.8%
1Y
-9.5%