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U.K. (FTSE) Environmental and Facilities Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-3.8%
  • 3M4.8%
  • 1Y42.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Environmental and Facilities Services industry has dropped 3.8%, driven by a pullback from Rentokil Initial of 3.8%. In the past year, the industry has gained 42%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 24% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Environmental and Facilities Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 25 Mar 2026UK£16.9bUK£15.5bUK£455.3m21.7x37.2x1.1x
Fri, 20 Feb 2026UK£17.1bUK£15.9bUK£406.9m34.2x42x1.1x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026UK£16.9bUK£15.9bUK£408.1m33.4x41.5x1.1x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025UK£15.6bUK£15.8bUK£384.4m33.5x40.6x1x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025UK£15.0bUK£15.6bUK£389.0m31.8x38.5x1x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025UK£14.5bUK£15.6bUK£389.0m30x37.3x0.9x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025UK£13.7bUK£15.6bUK£388.8m28.6x35.1x0.9x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025UK£13.0bUK£15.5bUK£384.5m27.5x33.8x0.8x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025UK£12.8bUK£15.4bUK£449.4m23.1x28.5x0.8x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025UK£13.5bUK£16.6bUK£500.0m22.3x27x0.8x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025UK£12.7bUK£16.6bUK£499.5m26.8x25.5x0.8x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025UK£12.8bUK£16.6bUK£499.0m27.2x25.6x0.8x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025UK£14.0bUK£16.5bUK£678.6m17.9x20.6x0.8x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025UK£13.5bUK£16.6bUK£679.4m17.8x19.8x0.8x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024UK£13.8bUK£16.5bUK£678.8m18.6x20.3x0.8x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024UK£13.7bUK£16.1bUK£679.3m19.4x20.1x0.8x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024UK£12.8bUK£16.1bUK£689.2m17.1x18.6x0.8x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024UK£15.8bUK£16.1bUK£688.6m17.6x23x1x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024UK£15.7bUK£16.2bUK£691.7m17.5x22.6x1x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024UK£15.9bUK£16.3bUK£747.7m15.5x21.2x1x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024UK£14.5bUK£16.2bUK£721.2m14.7x20.2x0.9x
Wed, 01 May 2024UK£14.3bUK£16.2bUK£721.8m13.4x19.8x0.9x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024UK£15.8bUK£16.2bUK£721.8m12.8x21.9x1x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024UK£14.6bUK£15.5bUK£643.5m12.8x22.8x0.9x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024UK£15.7bUK£17.7bUK£689.9m19.5x22.8x0.9x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023UK£16.7bUK£17.7bUK£690.3m22.6x24.2x0.9x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023UK£17.1bUK£17.4bUK£678.9m21.6x25.2x1x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023UK£20.6bUK£17.4bUK£694.6m20.8x29.7x1.2x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023UK£20.0bUK£17.4bUK£692.8m23.7x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023UK£20.9bUK£17.4bUK£693.2m27.1x30.2x1.2x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023UK£20.2bUK£16.0bUK£574.8m25.6x35.1x1.3x
Tue, 06 Jun 2023UK£21.4bUK£16.0bUK£514.8m32.4x41.5x1.3x
Thu, 04 May 2023UK£21.5bUK£16.0bUK£540.1m32.4x39.8x1.3x
Sat, 01 Apr 2023UK£20.1bUK£16.0bUK£540.4m32.4x37.2x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

37.2x


Total Market Cap: UK£20.1bTotal Earnings: UK£540.4mTotal Revenue: UK£16.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Environmental and Facilities Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Environmental and Facilities Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 37.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.97x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Environmental and Facilities Services industry have declined 5.6% 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. Environmental and Facilities Services compare with similar industries?

GB Market-4.09%
Industrials-4.09%
Commercial Services-3.86%
Environmental and Facilities Services-3.76%
Commercial Printing0%0
Office Services and Supplies0%0
Security and Alarm Services0%0
Diversified Support Services-5.06%
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
No data available

Latest News

SRP
UK£2.99
Serco Group
7D
-4.6%
1Y
88.4%

SRP: Higher Buybacks And Dividend Will Still Cap Future Upside

Analysts have lifted Serco Group's price targets, with recent moves such as Citi's increase to £3.69 from £3.24 and Berenberg's to £3.50 from £3.30, while fine tuning assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the business. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Serco Group has centred on reassessing fair value, with several firms updating their price targets in light of revised assumptions on growth, profitability and risk.
WATR
UK£2.55
Water Intelligence
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-23.9%
MTO
UK£1.70
Mitie Group
7D
-2.9%
1Y
48.6%

MTO: Strong Winter Quarter And Q4 2026 Outlook Will Drive Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for Mitie Group broadly unchanged at £1.96, noting only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their valuation work. What's in the News Mitie Group issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026, indicating that double digit revenue growth is expected to continue in what is typically the strongest quarter for revenue, operating profit and cash generation, supported by increased project work in the public sector and winter services (Key Developments).
RTO
UK£4.66
Rentokil Initial
7D
-3.8%
1Y
33.5%

RTO: Higher P/E And Aggressive M&A Strategy Will Likely Keep Shares Expensive

Analysts have raised their price target on Rentokil Initial from £3.68 to £4.07, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Rentokil Initial is actively seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting bolt-on M&A as a core part of its growth plans and pointing to a strong pipeline of potential deals into 2026.
EARN
UK£0.049
EARNZ
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-2.0%
REAT
UK£0.44
REACT Group
7D
-8.3%
1Y
-37.1%
HUI
UK£0.026
Hydrogen Utopia International
7D
-6.5%
1Y
22.4%