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U.K. (FTSE) Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies37
  • 7D-4.4%
  • 3M-0.9%
  • 1Y-32.2%
  • YTD-17.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 4.4%, driven by a pullback from RELX of 7.0%. The industry has fallen 32% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026UK£79.3bUK£36.4bUK£3.4b17.3x23.3x2.2x
Fri, 15 May 2026UK£78.8bUK£36.0bUK£3.3b17.8x23.8x2.2x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026UK£77.8bUK£36.0bUK£3.3b17.6x23.6x2.2x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026UK£83.6bUK£36.0bUK£3.5b18.5x23.9x2.3x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026UK£75.7bUK£35.9bUK£3.4b20.4x22.6x2.1x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026UK£98.0bUK£36.0bUK£3.4b20.1x29x2.7x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025UK£98.9bUK£36.1bUK£3.5b19.8x28.1x2.7x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025UK£111.0bUK£35.6bUK£3.3b21.6x33.6x3.1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025UK£110.2bUK£36.1bUK£3.4b21.8x32.8x3x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025UK£115.1bUK£36.0bUK£3.4b21.4x34.2x3.2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025UK£124.8bUK£36.7bUK£3.5b22.2x36.1x3.4x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025UK£121.4bUK£36.7bUK£3.4b22.9x35.8x3.3x
Sat, 17 May 2025UK£126.7bUK£36.7bUK£3.4b23.4x37x3.5x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025UK£112.9bUK£36.6bUK£3.4b20.2x32.7x3.1x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025UK£115.8bUK£37.1bUK£3.5b23.2x33.2x3.1x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025UK£127.9bUK£37.8bUK£3.4b27.8x38.1x3.4x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025UK£115.7bUK£37.9bUK£3.4b23.6x34.3x3.1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024UK£120.4bUK£37.8bUK£3.3b24.4x37x3.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024UK£117.9bUK£37.5bUK£3.2b24.1x36.4x3.1x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024UK£120.2bUK£37.3bUK£3.2b23.3x37.3x3.2x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024UK£115.8bUK£37.4bUK£3.2b21.9x36.1x3.1x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024UK£115.6bUK£38.5bUK£3.1b18.8x37x3x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024UK£119.7bUK£38.5bUK£3.1b20.6x38.1x3.1x
Sun, 19 May 2024UK£117.1bUK£38.6bUK£3.1b19.3x37.2x3x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024UK£111.0bUK£38.5bUK£3.0b22.5x36.6x2.9x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024UK£113.2bUK£40.4bUK£3.0b19.9x37.2x2.8x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024UK£111.2bUK£40.9bUK£3.3b20.8x34.1x2.7x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024UK£105.3bUK£41.7bUK£3.3b22x31.6x2.5x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023UK£102.3bUK£41.7bUK£3.5b18.2x29.6x2.5x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023UK£94.9bUK£41.7bUK£3.3b17.3x28.9x2.3x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023UK£94.7bUK£41.7bUK£3.3b19.1x28.8x2.3x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023UK£90.1bUK£41.5bUK£3.3b19.3x27.6x2.2x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023UK£93.3bUK£39.7bUK£3.3b16.8x28.5x2.4x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023UK£93.3bUK£39.6bUK£3.3b16.6x28.4x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£93.3bTotal Earnings: UK£3.3bTotal Revenue: UK£39.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Professional Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 32.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 2.8% per year.
  • This means that the cost of doing business could be reducing since sales have declined but profits have remained steady.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market2.65%
Industrials3.37%
Professional Services-4.40%
HR Services1.06%
Research and Consulting Services-4.48%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 32.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 9.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 16.0% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the HR Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 70% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.7% 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
ITRK Intertek GroupUK£57.204.7%
+UK£391.4m		20.0%PE25.6x
EXPN ExperianUK£25.580.08%
+UK£17.9m		-33.2%PE20.4x
AMCO Amcomri GroupUK£1.473.9%
+UK£4.0m		53.4%PE35x
GATC GattacaUK£1.412.2%
+UK£926.7k		82.5%PE13.5x
WIL WilmingtonUK£2.670.4%
+UK£895.6k		-21.9%PE21.7x

Latest News

PAGE
UK£1.19
PageGroup
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-54.3%
RWS
UK£0.84
RWS Holdings
7D
-18.5%
1Y
-9.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

RWS: Enterprise AI And Higher Margins Will Support Long-Term Share Price Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on RWS Holdings to £1.52, reflecting updated assumptions that now combine a slightly higher discount rate and lower revenue growth with a higher profit margin outlook and a reduced future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for RWS Holdings RWS Holdings approved an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share for the current half year, compared with 2.45 pence per share in Half Year 2025, with payment scheduled for 17 July 2026 to shareholders on the register at 19 June 2026 and an ex-dividend date of 18 June 2026.
CPI
UK£3.28
Capita
7D
-7.3%
1Y
15.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 14

CPI: AI Partnership Execution Will Support Higher Earnings Through New Storefront

Analysts have raised their price target on Capita by £0.20, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, profit margins and valuation multiples reflected in recent research. What's in the News Capita launched a new Storefront that gives customers access to its AI, data and digital services through AWS Marketplace Storefront, allowing use of existing AWS buying relationships.
EXPN
UK£25.58
Experian
7D
0.08%
1Y
-33.2%
REL
UK£24.45
RELX
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-37.3%
MHA
UK£1.42
Mha
7D
-3.4%
1Y
15.0%
ITRK
UK£57.20
Intertek Group
7D
4.7%
1Y
20.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

ITRK: Takeover Proposal And ATIC Separation Review Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Intertek Group to £58.49 from £53.14, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Recent mixed rating actions, including an upgrade at RBC Capital and a downgrade to Neutral at Oddo BHF with a £60.00 price target, frame the current debate on the stock.
GTLY
UK£0.52
Gateley (Holdings)
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-59.2%
KEYS
UK£5.37
Keystone Law Group
7D
0.2%
1Y
-12.8%
GNIP
UK£0.046
GenIP
7D
1.1%
1Y
-84.5%
BTG
UK£1.19
BTG Consulting
7D
-5.6%
1Y
5.8%
GATC
UK£1.41
Gattaca
7D
2.2%
1Y
82.5%
PPHC
UK£7.60
Public Policy Holding Company
7D
-5.0%
1Y
8.2%
AMCO
UK£1.47
Amcomri Group
7D
3.9%
1Y
53.4%
WIL
UK£2.67
Wilmington
7D
0.4%
1Y
-21.9%