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U.K. (FTSE) Commercial Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-2.6%
  • 3M-5.7%
  • 1Y22.6%
  • YTD-0.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Commercial Services industry has dropped 2.6%, driven by declines in Mitie Group and Rentokil Initial of 7.6% and 1.4%, respectively. In the past year, the industry has gained 23%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 06 Jun 2026UK£17.9bUK£18.5bUK£554.2m25.5x32.3x1x
Mon, 04 May 2026UK£19.5bUK£18.1bUK£559.3m21x34.9x1.1x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026UK£18.7bUK£18.2bUK£566.2m21x32.9x1x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026UK£18.8bUK£18.5bUK£520.8m26.6x36x1x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026UK£19.4bUK£18.4bUK£511.2m25.6x37.9x1.1x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025UK£18.1bUK£18.4bUK£492.4m25.7x36.8x1x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025UK£16.2bUK£17.9bUK£482.3m24.1x33.6x0.9x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025UK£16.2bUK£17.9bUK£482.0m24.3x33.7x0.9x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025UK£15.6bUK£18.1bUK£487.3m26.5x31.9x0.9x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025UK£15.6bUK£18.1bUK£485.9m27.8x32x0.9x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025UK£14.5bUK£18.0bUK£547.3m28.6x26.5x0.8x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025UK£15.3bUK£19.5bUK£580.1m27.5x26.3x0.8x
Tue, 06 May 2025UK£15.3bUK£19.2bUK£596.3m25.6x25.7x0.8x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025UK£14.7bUK£19.2bUK£589.1m26.2x24.9x0.8x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025UK£15.8bUK£19.0bUK£656.8m32.4x24x0.8x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025UK£15.1bUK£19.0bUK£752.2m24.9x20.1x0.8x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024UK£15.5bUK£18.9bUK£751.8m25.6x20.6x0.8x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024UK£15.4bUK£18.5bUK£754.5m18.7x20.4x0.8x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024UK£15.3bUK£18.5bUK£767.9m18.3x19.9x0.8x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024UK£15.3bUK£18.5bUK£762.2m20.4x20.1x0.8x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024UK£17.8bUK£18.5bUK£750.9m18.5x23.8x1x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024UK£17.9bUK£18.5bUK£763.4m16.2x23.4x1x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024UK£16.7bUK£18.6bUK£768.4m14.9x21.7x0.9x
Wed, 08 May 2024UK£16.7bUK£18.5bUK£741.7m15.1x22.5x0.9x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024UK£19.3bUK£18.6bUK£772.1m16x25x1x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024UK£18.5bUK£18.0bUK£703.3m15.9x26.3x1x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024UK£23.4bUK£21.8bUK£900.3m17.8x26x1.1x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023UK£24.2bUK£21.8bUK£903.9m20.1x26.8x1.1x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023UK£24.1bUK£22.1bUK£847.3m22.6x28.4x1.1x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023UK£24.0bUK£21.9bUK£850.2m20.1x28.3x1.1x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023UK£27.5bUK£21.9bUK£848.1m20.1x32.4x1.3x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023UK£27.2bUK£21.8bUK£845.8m26.8x32.2x1.2x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023UK£28.1bUK£20.4bUK£743.6m23.1x37.7x1.4x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023UK£29.2bUK£20.4bUK£797.4m23.9x36.6x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

36.6x


Total Market Cap: UK£29.2bTotal Earnings: UK£797.4mTotal Revenue: UK£20.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Commercial Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.1x202420252026
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 32.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.97x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Commercial Services industry have declined 11% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.2% 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 Market-0.73%
Industrials-1.81%
Commercial Services-2.65%
Commercial Printing0%0
Office Services and Supplies0%0
Security and Alarm Services0%0
Environmental and Facilities Services-2.67%
Diversified Support Services-2.73%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Environmental and Facilities Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 12.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Support Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 31.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Environmental and Facilities Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 13% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Support Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
FRAN Franchise BrandsUK£1.492.1%
+UK£5.8m		-3.9%PE31.8x
SFT Software CircleUK£0.177.1%
+UK£4.3m		-44.1%PS3.3x
TENG Ten Lifestyle GroupUK£0.931.6%
+UK£1.6m		55.6%PE64.6x
MYX MYCELX TechnologiesUK£0.646.7%
+UK£974.6k		128.6%PE62.3x

Latest News

MTO
UK£1.65
Mitie Group
7D
-7.6%
1Y
21.1%
RST
UK£2.54
Restore
7D
-5.2%
1Y
2.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

RST: Buybacks And Rising Dividends Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Restore to £3.50, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions that keep the stock's fair value estimate aligned with prior levels. What's in the News Restore plc announced a share repurchase program of up to £20,000,000, with non discretionary and irrevocable instructions in place with Investec and Canaccord for £10,000,000 each.
MYX
UK£0.64
MYCELX Technologies
7D
6.7%
1Y
128.6%
SRP
UK£2.54
Serco Group
7D
-3.9%
1Y
32.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

SRP: Rising Optimism And Capital Returns Will Likely Constrain Future Share Upside

Serco Group’s analyst price targets have been revised higher, with the consolidated fair value estimate moving from £1.59 to about £1.66. Analysts are factoring in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, alongside recent target lifts from Citi to £3.69 and Berenberg to £3.50, and a new neutral initiation from BNP Paribas.
RTO
UK£4.42
Rentokil Initial
7D
-1.4%
1Y
26.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

RTO: Progressive Dividend And Bolt On M&A Will Likely Support High P/E

Analysts have kept their £4.54 price target for Rentokil Initial steady, citing only modest updates to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that were not enough to shift their overall view on the stock’s valuation. What's in the News The board is recommending a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2025 of 8.24 cents per share, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 7 May 2026.
HUI
UK£0.025
Hydrogen Utopia International
7D
-10.7%
1Y
-24.2%
FIH
UK£2.10
FIH group
7D
-25.8%
1Y
9.1%
FRAN
UK£1.49
Franchise Brands
7D
2.1%
1Y
-3.9%
MER
UK£3.94
Mears Group
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-4.7%
TENG
UK£0.93
Ten Lifestyle Group
7D
1.6%
1Y
55.6%
Analysis Article • May 05

There May Be Reason For Hope In Ten Lifestyle Group's (LON:TENG) Disappointing Earnings

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Ten Lifestyle Group Plc ( LON:TENG ), despite the profit...
JSG
UK£1.49
Johnson Service Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
3.8%
SFT
UK£0.17
Software Circle
7D
7.1%
1Y
-44.1%