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U.K. (FTSE) Industrial Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M16.3%
  • 1Y21.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Industrial Machinery industry has dropped 1.0%, driven by Spirax Group declining 3.3%. Meanwhile, Goodwin actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.1% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 21%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 14 Aug 2026UK£29.9bUK£12.6bUK£1.1b26.2x27.4x2.4x
Sun, 12 Jul 2026UK£25.9bUK£12.4bUK£1.0b23.3x25.5x2.1x
Tue, 09 Jun 2026UK£26.2bUK£12.4bUK£993.7m25x26.4x2.1x
Thu, 07 May 2026UK£27.3bUK£12.4bUK£990.9m23.4x27.5x2.2x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026UK£26.5bUK£12.3bUK£993.0m23.1x26.6x2.1x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026UK£31.7bUK£12.2bUK£990.5m29.2x32x2.6x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026UK£30.2bUK£12.2bUK£988.9m28x30.5x2.5x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025UK£27.0bUK£12.2bUK£988.8m24.6x27.3x2.2x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025UK£26.1bUK£12.1bUK£973.6m24.4x26.8x2.2x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025UK£26.1bUK£12.4bUK£988.8m23.7x26.4x2.1x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025UK£25.4bUK£12.3bUK£999.2m25.7x25.4x2.1x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025UK£24.9bUK£12.3bUK£1.0b25.8x24.9x2x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025UK£24.3bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b24.6x22.7x2x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025UK£23.7bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b23.1x22.4x1.9x
Fri, 09 May 2025UK£22.8bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b23.7x21.5x1.8x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025UK£20.6bUK£12.4bUK£1.1b20.3x19.2x1.7x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025UK£24.9bUK£12.5bUK£1.2b21.3x21.6x2x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025UK£25.2bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b24x23.4x2x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024UK£23.5bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b22.3x21.7x1.9x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024UK£23.2bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b23.5x21.5x1.9x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024UK£23.0bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20.3x21.2x1.8x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024UK£24.4bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20.5x22.6x2x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024UK£23.7bUK£12.5bUK£1.1b20.9x22x1.9x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024UK£25.5bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b20.1x23.7x2x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024UK£25.2bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b20.2x23.2x2x
Sat, 11 May 2024UK£26.4bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b20.6x24.3x2.1x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024UK£25.5bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b19.3x23.5x2x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024UK£25.2bUK£12.7bUK£1.1b18.6x22.5x2x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024UK£26.1bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b17.8x20x1.7x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023UK£26.5bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b17.3x20.3x1.7x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023UK£24.7bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b16.9x18.9x1.6x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023UK£22.8bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b15.5x17.5x1.5x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023UK£25.1bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b16.3x19.3x1.6x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023UK£24.7bUK£15.7bUK£1.3b16.5x18.9x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

18.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£24.7bTotal Earnings: UK£1.3bTotal Revenue: UK£15.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Industrial Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.5x202420252026
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 27.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrial Machinery industry have declined 5.8% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.9% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Industrial Machinery compare with similar industries?

GB Market-0.77%
Industrials-0.63%
Machinery-1.01%
Industrial Machinery-1.01%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles0.86%
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
GDWN GoodwinUK£197.605.1%
+UK£72.1m		107.1%PE37.4x
MGAM Morgan Advanced MaterialsUK£2.522.7%
+UK£18.0m		22.7%PS0.7x
VSVS VesuviusUK£3.971.4%
+UK£13.3m		11.9%PE25.6x
TRI TrifastUK£0.939.2%
+UK£10.5m		21.8%PS0.6x
LSC London SecurityUK£36.501.4%
+UK£6.1m		5.8%PE18.8x

Latest News

SPX
UK£71.35
Spirax Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
1.0%
WEIR
UK£26.62
Weir Group
7D
-1.3%
1Y
8.4%
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Why Weir Group's (LON:WEIR) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

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MGAM
UK£2.52
Morgan Advanced Materials
7D
2.7%
1Y
22.7%
GDWN
UK£197.60
Goodwin
7D
5.1%
1Y
107.1%
BOY
UK£9.10
Bodycote
7D
-0.4%
1Y
44.3%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

BOY: Post Apollo Exit Tight Margins Will Limit Upside Despite Bid Interest

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Bodycote higher. The updated price target is framed by recent moves in Street targets toward the £8.00 range, supported by research that highlights revised assumptions on discount rates, profit margins and P/E multiples.
ROR
UK£4.84
Rotork
7D
-0.8%
1Y
41.2%
MCON
UK£0.61
Mincon Group
7D
-0.8%
1Y
80.9%
IMI
UK£30.88
IMI
7D
-1.3%
1Y
36.6%
Narrative Update • Aug 05

IMI: M&A Pipeline And Growing Dividends Will Support Future Capital Deployment

Analysts have raised their price target for IMI to £31.28 from £30.61, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, a lower discount rate and a revised future P/E multiple. What's in the News for IMI IMI is seeking bolt on acquisitions that fit its existing business model, with management highlighting a strong M&A pipeline focused on differentiated, scalable technology and an expanded installed base and aftermarket presence.
VSVS
UK£3.97
Vesuvius
7D
1.4%
1Y
11.9%
TRI
UK£0.93
Trifast
7D
9.2%
1Y
21.8%
New Narrative • Jul 21

Digital Transformation Risks And Slow Sector Shift Will Test Margins Yet Support A Gradual Turnaround

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JDG
UK£40.95
Judges Scientific
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-34.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

JDG: Higher Margin Outlook And Dividend Policy Will Support Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Judges Scientific from £40.15 to £56.00, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E levels. What’s in the News for Judges Scientific Judges Scientific plc appointed RSM UK Audit LLP as external auditor for the financial year ending December 31, 2026, following an extensive tender process.
PRV
UK£8.80
Porvair
7D
-2.0%
1Y
18.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

PRV: Engineered Filtration Compounder Will Seek Higher Re Rating After Buy Initiation

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Porvair from £7.12 to £9.00, citing new coverage that highlights the company as a consistent earnings "compounder" in engineered filtration, laboratory, and metal melt products and supports a £10.50 price target. What's in the News for Porvair Richard Bernstein, founder and former investment manager of Crystal Amber, has publicly called for a sale of Porvair plc.
LSC
UK£36.50
London Security
7D
1.4%
1Y
5.8%
XSG
UK£0.014
Xeros Technology Group
7D
7.5%
1Y
9.6%
Analysis Article • May 08

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