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U.K. (FTSE) Electronic Equipment and Instruments Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D-2.4%
  • 3M-9.6%
  • 1Y11.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Electronic Equipment and Instruments industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by Halma declining 4.0%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 12%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 17% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Electronic Equipment and Instruments Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 20 Sep 2026UK£19.3bUK£4.1bUK£494.2m23.9x39x4.7x
Tue, 18 Aug 2026UK£20.3bUK£4.1bUK£460.9m18.7x44.1x5x
Thu, 16 Jul 2026UK£19.6bUK£4.1bUK£461.1m17.2x42.5x4.8x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026UK£20.8bUK£4.1bUK£460.3m16x45.2x5.1x
Mon, 11 May 2026UK£23.4bUK£4.0bUK£406.3m15.5x57.6x5.9x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026UK£18.9bUK£4.0bUK£406.7m16.1x46.5x4.7x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026UK£20.1bUK£4.0bUK£395.9m17.7x50.8x5x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026UK£18.4bUK£4.0bUK£406.6m18.3x45.3x4.7x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025UK£17.8bUK£4.0bUK£404.9m18.7x43.9x4.5x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025UK£22.1bUK£5.3bUK£461.9m20.6x47.8x4.2x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025UK£22.2bUK£5.2bUK£428.5m21.8x51.8x4.3x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025UK£21.4bUK£5.2bUK£454.5m26.4x47.2x4.1x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025UK£20.4bUK£5.2bUK£460.5m28.3x44.4x3.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025UK£20.4bUK£5.1bUK£635.5m25.2x32.2x4x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025UK£18.8bUK£5.1bUK£635.0m22.4x29.6x3.7x
Tue, 13 May 2025UK£17.2bUK£5.0bUK£661.6m19.1x26x3.4x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025UK£14.0bUK£5.0bUK£661.2m15x21.2x2.8x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025UK£16.8bUK£5.0bUK£660.6m19.9x25.5x3.4x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025UK£19.3bUK£5.0bUK£699.5m21.6x27.6x3.8x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025UK£17.4bUK£5.0bUK£700.1m22.7x24.9x3.5x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024UK£17.1bUK£5.0bUK£699.4m22.9x24.4x3.4x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024UK£16.5bUK£4.9bUK£685.0m24.5x24.1x3.4x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024UK£17.0bUK£4.9bUK£690.8m24.3x24.7x3.5x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024UK£17.5bUK£4.8bUK£687.8m26.4x25.5x3.6x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024UK£18.1bUK£4.9bUK£558.3m27.8x32.5x3.7x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024UK£18.5bUK£4.9bUK£557.9m29.7x33.2x3.7x
Wed, 15 May 2024UK£17.3bUK£4.8bUK£535.7m23.7x32.3x3.6x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024UK£16.5bUK£4.8bUK£517.1m22.5x31.9x3.5x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024UK£17.0bUK£4.8bUK£531.0m23.3x31.9x3.6x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024UK£16.1bUK£4.8bUK£540.8m26.8x29.7x3.4x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024UK£16.1bUK£4.8bUK£542.2m24.3x29.8x3.4x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023UK£15.5bUK£4.8bUK£544.5m23x28.5x3.2x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023UK£13.5bUK£4.7bUK£538.9m21.4x25.1x2.9x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023UK£15.0bUK£4.7bUK£539.3m26.6x27.8x3.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.8x


Total Market Cap: UK£15.0bTotal Earnings: UK£539.3mTotal Revenue: UK£4.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Electronic Equipment and Instruments Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 35.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Electronic Equipment and Instruments industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 39.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 35.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electronic Equipment and Instruments industry have declined 2.9% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.7% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Electronic Equipment and Instruments compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.038%
Tech1.04%
Electronic Equipment and Components-2.31%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments-2.45%
Electronic Components0.91%
Electronic Manufacturing Services0%0
Technology Distributors0%0
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
RSW RenishawUK£51.750.9%
+UK£32.7m		43.4%PE50.8x
OXIG Oxford InstrumentsUK£27.941.2%
+UK£18.7m		47.5%PE34.5x
SEE Seeing MachinesUK£0.0458.2%
+UK£16.3m		69.4%PS4.8x
BIG Big TechnologiesUK£0.980.2%
+UK£584.5k		11.9%PE21.4x
IGE Image Scan HoldingsUK£0.03610.6%
+UK£479.0k		151.7%PE23.9x

Latest News

BIG
UK£0.98
Big Technologies
7D
0.2%
1Y
11.9%
WPHO
UK£0.052
Windar Photonics
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-91.7%
RSW
UK£51.75
Renishaw
7D
0.9%
1Y
43.4%
Narrative Update • Sep 18

RSW: Semiconductor Recovery And Operating Leverage Expectations May Cap Future Upside

Renishaw's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from £36.90 to £49.10 as analysts point to higher price targets, including moves to £5,600 and above, supported by expectations that semiconductor exposure and broader revenue recovery could support improved operating leverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Renishaw has highlighted a mix of optimism around semiconductor exposure and revenue recovery, alongside a more cautious undercurrent around what is already a richer valuation.
SPSY
UK£1.51
Spectra Systems
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-22.2%
OXIG
UK£27.94
Oxford Instruments
7D
1.2%
1Y
47.5%
THRU
UK£0.024
Thruvision Group
7D
-14.5%
1Y
71.5%
CSSG
UK£0.73
Croma Security Solutions Group
7D
0.7%
1Y
-2.7%
HLMA
UK£34.90
Halma
7D
-4.0%
1Y
3.2%
Narrative Update • Sep 10

HLMA: Conviction Upgrade And Avo Discount Will Likely Keep Shares Balanced

Halma's analyst fair value estimate has moved from £33.74 to £36.50 as analysts point to a higher blended price target, citing recent upgrades, inclusion on a conviction list, and comments that the core business is performing well while Avo is valued at a discount. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Halma gives you a mix of supportive and cautious messages.
SDI
UK£0.90
SDI Group
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-7.3%
SEE
UK£0.045
Seeing Machines
7D
8.2%
1Y
69.4%
Narrative Update • Sep 08

SEE: Future Contracts Will Struggle To Justify Compressed Earnings Multiple

Analysts have updated their price target on Seeing Machines to £0.0061 from £0.0602, reflecting revised assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a much lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Seeing Machines Seeing Machines launched its Physical AI Platform, applying its Human Centred AI approach to robotics and industrial automation and using a three dimensional perception map to support safer human robot interaction.
ONDO
UK£0.052
Ondo InsurTech
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-83.8%
SNX
UK£1.75
Synectics
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-44.9%
QUBE
UK£0.20
Quantum Base Holdings
7D
1.3%
1Y
-3.7%
LST
UK£0.018
Light Science Technologies Holdings
7D
-7.9%
1Y
-42.6%
IGE
UK£0.036
Image Scan Holdings
7D
10.6%
1Y
151.7%