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U.K. (FTSE) Industrial Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies19
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M5.4%
  • 1Y19.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Industrial Machinery industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by a pullback from Weir Group of 3.7%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 21%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 19 Nov 2025UK£26.6bUK£12.1bUK£973.5m25.2x27.3x2.2x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025UK£26.1bUK£12.4bUK£988.7m23.6x26.4x2.1x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025UK£25.6bUK£12.3bUK£1.0b26.1x25.6x2.1x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025UK£24.2bUK£12.3bUK£1.0b23.3x23.5x2x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025UK£24.1bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b23.9x22.6x1.9x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025UK£23.2bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b23x21.9x1.9x
Mon, 05 May 2025UK£22.1bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b23.6x20.9x1.8x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025UK£22.8bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b20.4x21.2x1.8x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025UK£24.1bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b22.8x22.3x1.9x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025UK£25.1bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b23.9x23.2x2x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024UK£23.3bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b22.2x21.6x1.9x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024UK£22.5bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b22.4x20.8x1.8x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024UK£23.2bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20.3x21.5x1.9x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024UK£24.0bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20.5x22.3x1.9x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024UK£23.5bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20.6x21.8x1.9x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024UK£25.4bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b20x23.6x2x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024UK£25.6bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b20.4x23.6x2x
Tue, 07 May 2024UK£25.0bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b19.3x23x2x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024UK£25.7bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b19.8x23.7x2x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024UK£25.1bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b18.8x22.4x2x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024UK£25.9bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b17.6x19.9x1.7x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023UK£26.4bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b17.4x20.2x1.7x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023UK£24.6bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b16.9x18.9x1.6x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023UK£23.1bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b15.5x17.7x1.5x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023UK£25.4bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b16.5x19.4x1.6x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023UK£25.4bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b16.8x19.5x1.6x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023UK£25.7bUK£15.1bUK£1.3b18.2x19.8x1.7x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023UK£26.5bUK£15.0bUK£1.3b17.3x20.3x1.8x
Wed, 10 May 2023UK£26.6bUK£15.0bUK£1.3b17.4x20.5x1.8x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023UK£25.9bUK£14.9bUK£1.3b16.7x20x1.7x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023UK£27.6bUK£14.7bUK£1.3b17.1x21.5x1.9x
Tue, 31 Jan 2023UK£25.2bUK£12.1bUK£1.0b18.2x24x2.1x
Thu, 29 Dec 2022UK£23.6bUK£12.1bUK£1.0b16.4x22.6x2x
Sat, 26 Nov 2022UK£24.5bUK£12.1bUK£1.0b18.7x23.4x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£24.5bTotal Earnings: UK£1.0bTotal Revenue: UK£12.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Industrial Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.9x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Industrial Machinery industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 21.9x.
  • 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 Industrial Machinery industry have declined 2.3% 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. Industrial Machinery compare with similar industries?

GB Market-1.13%
Industrials-2.71%
Machinery-2.47%
Industrial Machinery-2.49%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles1.85%
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
MCON Mincon GroupUK£0.469.6%
+UK£8.5m		23.0%PE21.8x
PRV PorvairUK£7.740.5%
+UK£1.9m		18.5%PE21.2x

Latest News

LSC
UK£28.50
London Security
7D
-19.7%
1Y
-20.8%
WEIR
UK£27.38
Weir Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
28.9%

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£67.55
Spirax Group
7D
-4.5%
1Y
3.3%
MCON
UK£0.46
Mincon Group
7D
9.6%
1Y
23.0%

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£23.88
IMI
7D
-4.3%
1Y
39.6%

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).
ROR
UK£3.27
Rotork
7D
-2.5%
1Y
3.9%

Rotork plc's (LON:ROR) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Nov 11
Rotork plc's (LON:ROR) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
GDWN
UK£198.00
Goodwin
7D
-10.4%
1Y
203.7%
MGAM
UK£1.93
Morgan Advanced Materials
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-24.9%
BOY
UK£6.04
Bodycote
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-2.7%

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Oct 07
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PRV
UK£7.74
Porvair
7D
0.5%
1Y
18.5%