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U.K. (FTSE) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M6.8%
  • 1Y20.5%
  • YTD15.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by Weir Group declining 3.1%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 20%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 17 Nov 2025UK£27.0bUK£12.2bUK£983.4m25.3x27.5x2.2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025UK£26.1bUK£12.4bUK£998.5m23.4x26.1x2.1x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025UK£25.7bUK£12.4bUK£1.0b23.6x25.5x2.1x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025UK£24.5bUK£12.4bUK£1.0b23x23.5x2x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025UK£24.2bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b22.4x22.4x1.9x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025UK£23.4bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b22.6x21.8x1.9x
Sat, 03 May 2025UK£22.2bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b22.4x20.5x1.8x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025UK£23.4bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20x21.5x1.9x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025UK£24.3bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b21.6x22.1x1.9x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025UK£25.2bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b22.3x23x2x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024UK£23.8bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b21.7x21.7x1.9x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024UK£22.9bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b21.2x20.9x1.8x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024UK£23.3bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b21.2x21.3x1.8x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024UK£24.2bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b20.4x22.2x1.9x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024UK£23.7bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b20.3x21.6x1.9x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024UK£24.9bUK£12.8bUK£1.1b19.3x22.8x1.9x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024UK£25.8bUK£12.8bUK£1.1b20.2x23.3x2x
Sun, 05 May 2024UK£25.2bUK£12.8bUK£1.1b19.2x22.9x2x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024UK£26.1bUK£12.8bUK£1.1b18.9x23.5x2x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024UK£25.4bUK£12.9bUK£1.2b18.5x21.1x2x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024UK£26.1bUK£15.8bUK£1.3b17.2x19.7x1.7x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023UK£26.6bUK£15.8bUK£1.3b17.2x20x1.7x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023UK£24.7bUK£15.8bUK£1.3b16.4x18.6x1.6x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023UK£23.6bUK£15.8bUK£1.3b16.2x17.8x1.5x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023UK£25.8bUK£15.8bUK£1.3b16.2x19.5x1.6x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023UK£25.9bUK£15.8bUK£1.3b16.6x19.5x1.6x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023UK£25.6bUK£15.2bUK£1.3b17.6x19.4x1.7x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023UK£26.7bUK£15.2bUK£1.3b16.7x20.1x1.8x
Mon, 08 May 2023UK£27.2bUK£15.1bUK£1.3b18.3x20.5x1.8x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023UK£26.8bUK£15.1bUK£1.3b17.2x20.3x1.8x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023UK£27.9bUK£14.1bUK£1.2b16.4x23x2x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023UK£25.5bUK£12.2bUK£1.1b18.2x23.7x2.1x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022UK£23.7bUK£12.2bUK£1.1b16x22x1.9x
Thu, 24 Nov 2022UK£24.8bUK£12.2bUK£1.1b18.2x23.1x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£24.8bTotal Earnings: UK£1.1bTotal Revenue: UK£12.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.7x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Machinery industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 21.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have declined 2.9% 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 Trends

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

GB Market-0.85%
Industrials-1.83%
Machinery-1.06%
Industrial Machinery-1.05%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles-2.33%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 9.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 9.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Industrial Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 9.4% per year.
  • In contrast, the Industrial Machinery industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% 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
PRV PorvairUK£7.983.6%
+UK£13.0m		20.9%PE21.8x
MCON Mincon GroupUK£0.459.8%
+UK£8.5m		21.6%PE21.5x
VSVS VesuviusUK£3.750.4%
+UK£3.9m		1.6%PE13x
SOM Somero EnterprisesUK£2.201.9%
+UK£2.1m		-26.2%PE12.1x
AVG AvingtransUK£5.100.5%
+UK£817.7k		25.2%PE25.4x

Latest News

LSC
UK£28.50
London Security
7D
-19.7%
1Y
-20.8%
AVG
UK£5.10
Avingtrans
7D
0.5%
1Y
25.2%
WEIR
UK£27.96
Weir Group
7D
-3.7%
1Y
29.1%

WEIR: Margin Expansion Will Offset Recent Order Uncertainties Going Forward

Analysts have increased their price target for Weir Group to approximately £31 from £29, reflecting improved profit margin outlooks even though revenue growth expectations are more moderate. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports highlight both optimism and caution regarding Weir Group's financial prospects and share performance.
SPX
UK£68.05
Spirax Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
3.9%
MCON
UK£0.45
Mincon Group
7D
9.8%
1Y
21.6%

Mincon Group plc's (LON:MCON) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 74% Above Its Share Price

Nov 13
Mincon Group plc's (LON:MCON) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 74% Above Its Share Price
IMI
UK£24.34
IMI
7D
-1.2%
1Y
41.5%

IMI: Future Revenue Trend Will Support Ongoing Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for IMI from $24.91 to $26.72, citing improved forecasts for revenue growth and a more favorable outlook on the company's future valuation. What's in the News IMI plc has reaffirmed its earnings outlook for the full year 2025 and is projecting a fourth consecutive year of mid-single digit organic revenue growth (Key Developments).
GDWN
UK£205.00
Goodwin
7D
-3.3%
1Y
211.6%
SOM
UK£2.20
Somero Enterprises
7D
1.9%
1Y
-26.2%
VSVS
UK£3.75
Vesuvius
7D
0.4%
1Y
1.6%

Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Shares Not Telling The Full Story

Oct 26
Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Shares Not Telling The Full Story
JDG
UK£49.20
Judges Scientific
7D
-9.2%
1Y
-45.7%
MGAM
UK£1.96
Morgan Advanced Materials
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-23.5%
BOY
UK£6.03
Bodycote
7D
-2.0%
1Y
4.8%

Is There Now An Opportunity In Bodycote plc (LON:BOY)?

Oct 07
Is There Now An Opportunity In Bodycote plc (LON:BOY)?
PRV
UK£7.98
Porvair
7D
3.6%
1Y
20.9%