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U.K. (FTSE) Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies37
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M-0.06%
  • 1Y-31.5%
  • YTD-16.0%

The Professional Services is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but RWS Holdings has stood out, gaining 7.9%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 31% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Jun 2026UK£80.6bUK£36.4bUK£3.4b18.8x23.7x2.2x
Fri, 01 May 2026UK£84.4bUK£35.9bUK£3.3b18.5x25.6x2.4x
Sun, 29 Mar 2026UK£75.2bUK£33.7bUK£3.5b15.9x21.6x2.2x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026UK£76.1bUK£36.0bUK£3.5b19.4x21.7x2.1x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026UK£95.0bUK£36.1bUK£3.4b20.7x28.1x2.6x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025UK£99.8bUK£36.1bUK£3.4b19.8x29.4x2.8x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025UK£101.1bUK£35.9bUK£3.5b20.9x29.2x2.8x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025UK£108.2bUK£35.5bUK£3.3b22.1x32.8x3x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025UK£111.1bUK£36.0bUK£3.4b21.9x33.1x3.1x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025UK£114.4bUK£36.3bUK£3.4b21.4x33.9x3.1x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025UK£122.4bUK£36.6bUK£3.4b22.6x35.5x3.3x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025UK£122.6bUK£36.6bUK£3.4b22.8x35.9x3.3x
Sat, 03 May 2025UK£125.7bUK£36.5bUK£3.4b22.7x36.6x3.4x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025UK£121.0bUK£37.2bUK£3.5b23.4x34.7x3.3x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025UK£124.1bUK£37.6bUK£3.4b28.8x36.8x3.3x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025UK£127.0bUK£37.9bUK£3.4b28.4x37.6x3.3x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024UK£115.7bUK£37.8bUK£3.4b23.7x34.4x3.1x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024UK£116.0bUK£37.8bUK£3.3b23.5x35.7x3.1x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024UK£121.6bUK£37.5bUK£3.2b21.9x37.5x3.2x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024UK£119.8bUK£37.4bUK£3.2b24.7x37.2x3.2x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024UK£116.1bUK£38.1bUK£3.3b21.9x34.7x3x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024UK£118.2bUK£38.5bUK£3.1b19x37.8x3.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024UK£119.1bUK£38.5bUK£3.1b20.3x37.9x3.1x
Sun, 05 May 2024UK£111.0bUK£38.4bUK£3.0b19.1x36.7x2.9x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024UK£113.7bUK£38.4bUK£3.0b22.5x37.6x3x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024UK£113.6bUK£40.7bUK£3.2b19.3x35.1x2.8x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024UK£111.8bUK£41.7bUK£3.3b21.6x33.5x2.7x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023UK£105.7bUK£41.7bUK£3.3b22.4x31.7x2.5x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023UK£100.6bUK£41.7bUK£3.5b17.3x28.9x2.4x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023UK£95.5bUK£41.8bUK£3.3b17.2x29x2.3x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023UK£96.5bUK£41.6bUK£3.3b19.8x29.5x2.3x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023UK£93.2bUK£41.1bUK£3.3b17.9x28.4x2.3x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023UK£90.9bUK£39.6bUK£3.3b16.2x27.8x2.3x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023UK£92.2bUK£39.7bUK£3.3b16.7x28x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: UK£92.2bTotal Earnings: UK£3.3bTotal Revenue: UK£39.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.5x202420252026
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 23.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 32.5x.
  • 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 2.9% 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 Market-0.85%
Industrials-0.30%
Professional Services0.85%
HR Services3.83%
Research and Consulting Services0.80%
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 32.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 9.8%, 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 69% 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 9.8% 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
RWS RWS HoldingsUK£1.067.9%
+UK£28.6m		34.9%PS0.6x
WIL WilmingtonUK£2.607.0%
+UK£15.2m		-27.0%PE21.1x
HAS HaysUK£0.332.8%
+UK£14.7m		-52.9%PS0.08x
BTG BTG ConsultingUK£1.265.9%
+UK£11.3m		22.4%PE20.4x
ELIX Elixirr InternationalUK£7.281.1%
+UK£4.0m		-5.8%PE18.3x

Latest News

EXPN
UK£25.21
Experian
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-32.3%
RWS
UK£1.06
RWS Holdings
7D
7.9%
1Y
34.9%
ELIX
UK£7.28
Elixirr International
7D
1.1%
1Y
-5.8%
REL
UK£24.36
RELX
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-39.3%
CPI
UK£3.68
Capita
7D
-5.6%
1Y
54.0%
Narrative Update • May 31

CPI: AI Partnerships And Margin Execution Will Support Higher Future Earnings

Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Capita to £3.00 from £4.05, citing concerns about the revenue trajectory while also incorporating a slightly improved profit margin outlook and a lower discount rate into their valuation work. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are focusing on how the latest price target revisions reflect a more balanced view of Capita, with revenue concerns now set against slightly better expectations for margins and risk.
KGH
UK£1.87
Knights Group Holdings
7D
-4.1%
1Y
19.6%
Narrative Update • May 28

KGH: Revenue Guidance And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Rerating

Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Knights Group Holdings from £2.52 to £2.54 to reflect updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin and future P/E in their price target calculations. What's in the News Management issued revenue guidance for the year ending 30 April 2026, with the group anticipating full-year revenue of £207 million, compared with £162 million for FY25 (Corporate Guidance).
KEYS
UK£5.64
Keystone Law Group
7D
1.8%
1Y
-7.5%
HAS
UK£0.33
Hays
7D
2.8%
1Y
-52.9%
Narrative Update • May 27

HAS: Recent Downgrade And New CEO Appointment Will Support Earnings Recovery

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hays from £0.47 to £0.42. This reflects lower price targets after recent research updates that point to softer revenue trends, slightly weaker profit margins and a modestly higher required return, even as future P/E expectations remain broadly similar.
RWA
UK£0.91
Robert Walters
7D
2.2%
1Y
-56.5%
Narrative Update • May 25

RWA: Interim CFO Experience Will Support Rebound As Earnings Profile Improves

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Robert Walters to £2.25, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together indicate a refined view of the stock’s risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer David Bower has decided to retire and step down from the Board, with the change effective from March 30, 2026, while remaining available through a transition period (Key Developments).
ITRK
UK£53.10
Intertek Group
7D
-3.7%
1Y
11.3%
BTG
UK£1.26
BTG Consulting
7D
5.9%
1Y
22.4%
FNTL
UK£1.83
Fintel
7D
0.5%
1Y
-32.7%
PPHC
UK£8.25
Public Policy Holding Company
7D
-9.3%
1Y
20.4%
MHA
UK£1.47
Mha
7D
-3.3%
1Y
34.4%
WIL
UK£2.60
Wilmington
7D
7.0%
1Y
-27.0%
DATA
UK£1.01
GlobalData
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-41.7%