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U.K. (FTSE) Industrials Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D6.3%
  • 3M2.8%
  • 1Y39.3%
  • YTD6.2%

In the last week, the Industrials industry is up 5.5%, with all of the companies up. This means that the industry has gained 38% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to decline by 15% per year.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 14 Apr 2026UK£7.7bUK£2.9bUK£247.4m26.1x31x2.6x
Thu, 12 Mar 2026UK£7.7bUK£2.9bUK£274.4m23.7x28.1x2.6x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026UK£12.3bUK£20.4bUK£402.5m29.6x30.5x0.6x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026UK£12.0bUK£20.4bUK£402.5m27.5x29.7x0.6x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025UK£12.7bUK£20.4bUK£402.5m28.6x31.6x0.6x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025UK£13.1bUK£21.0bUK£482.6m23.3x27.1x0.6x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025UK£12.1bUK£21.0bUK£482.6m22x25.2x0.6x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025UK£12.5bUK£21.3bUK£514.8m22.6x24.2x0.6x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025UK£12.4bUK£21.3bUK£514.8m22.7x24x0.6x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025UK£11.9bUK£21.3bUK£514.8m21.9x23x0.6x
Mon, 19 May 2025UK£11.6bUK£21.3bUK£514.8m22.2x22.5x0.5x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025UK£11.1bUK£22.8bUK£636.4m14.9x17.4x0.5x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025UK£11.8bUK£22.7bUK£580.4m15.6x20.4x0.5x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025UK£12.2bUK£22.7bUK£580.4m15.9x21x0.5x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025UK£11.2bUK£22.7bUK£580.4m15.7x19.2x0.5x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024UK£11.6bUK£22.7bUK£580.4m16.8x19.9x0.5x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024UK£10.2bUK£23.0bUK£576.9m15x17.7x0.4x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024UK£11.2bUK£23.0bUK£576.9m15.8x19.4x0.5x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024UK£11.3bUK£22.9bUK£559.8m16.1x20.2x0.5x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024UK£11.1bUK£22.9bUK£559.8m16x19.9x0.5x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024UK£11.4bUK£22.9bUK£559.8m17x20.4x0.5x
Tue, 21 May 2024UK£11.8bUK£22.9bUK£559.8m17.8x21.1x0.5x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024UK£10.8bUK£24.1bUK£563.2m16.3x19.2x0.4x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024UK£11.3bUK£24.0bUK£555.2m17.2x20.3x0.5x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024UK£11.3bUK£24.0bUK£555.2m17.3x20.3x0.5x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024UK£11.5bUK£24.0bUK£555.2m17.1x20.7x0.5x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023UK£11.2bUK£24.0bUK£555.2m16.6x20.1x0.5x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023UK£10.2bUK£25.3bUK£559.7m13.8x18.3x0.4x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023UK£10.2bUK£25.3bUK£559.7m13.4x18.2x0.4x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023UK£10.0bUK£25.1bUK£333.5m15.3x30x0.4x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023UK£10.4bUK£25.1bUK£333.5m15.6x31.2x0.4x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023UK£10.0bUK£25.1bUK£333.5m15.3x30.1x0.4x
Wed, 24 May 2023UK£10.8bUK£25.1bUK£333.5m16.3x32.3x0.4x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023UK£16.2bUK£31.5bUK£96.8m16.8x167.1x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

167.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£16.2bTotal Earnings: UK£96.8mTotal Revenue: UK£31.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Industrials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the British Industrials industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrials industry have grown 37% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 55% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market1.71%
Industrials2.91%
Industrials6.33%
Industrial Conglomerates6.33%
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
SMIN Smiths GroupUK£25.508.1%
+UK£580.8m		38.9%PE31.4x
CEPS CEPSUK£0.436.2%
+UK£525.0k		109.8%PE21.2x

Latest News

SMIN
UK£25.50
Smiths Group
7D
8.1%
1Y
38.9%

SMIN: Margin Outlook And Raised P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate steady at £28.11 per share. Recent changes in price targets, including cuts and raises around £90 to £210 alongside a more Neutral stance from some firms, reflect a more balanced view on Smiths Group's growth outlook.
CEPS
UK£0.43
CEPS
7D
6.2%
1Y
109.8%