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

UpdatedJun 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies24
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M12.3%
  • 1Y34.7%
  • YTD19.0%

In the last week, the Electronic Equipment and Components industry is up 2.3%, with Halma up 1.6%. In the same time, Gooch & Housego was down 5.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 35%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 22 Jun 2026UK£22.1bUK£6.4bUK£395.1m19.4x56x3.5x
Wed, 20 May 2026UK£23.4bUK£6.3bUK£341.4m17x68.6x3.7x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026UK£22.7bUK£6.3bUK£342.0m19.3x66.4x3.6x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026UK£20.4bUK£6.3bUK£344.4m20.7x59.1x3.2x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026UK£19.4bUK£6.2bUK£355.2m24.5x54.7x3.1x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026UK£19.4bUK£6.2bUK£353.5m23.1x54.8x3.1x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025UK£19.2bUK£6.2bUK£355.3m22.7x54x3.1x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025UK£22.7bUK£7.4bUK£377.8m23.8x60.2x3.1x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025UK£22.4bUK£7.4bUK£405.8m29.6x55.1x3x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025UK£21.6bUK£7.5bUK£427.2m27.2x50.5x2.9x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025UK£21.2bUK£7.4bUK£602.3m28.6x35.2x2.8x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025UK£20.3bUK£7.4bUK£606.5m23x33.5x2.7x
Thu, 22 May 2025UK£17.9bUK£7.3bUK£631.3m20x28.3x2.4x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025UK£15.9bUK£7.3bUK£635.4m16.4x25.1x2.2x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025UK£17.5bUK£7.4bUK£681.5m19.6x25.7x2.4x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025UK£19.5bUK£7.4bUK£719.4m19.7x27.2x2.6x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025UK£18.3bUK£7.4bUK£719.6m21.7x25.4x2.5x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024UK£18.4bUK£7.5bUK£723.4m22.2x25.4x2.5x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024UK£17.3bUK£7.3bUK£706.9m22x24.5x2.4x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024UK£18.3bUK£7.3bUK£710.7m23.5x25.7x2.5x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024UK£18.7bUK£7.2bUK£725.8m17.9x25.8x2.6x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024UK£18.9bUK£7.4bUK£599.5m27.2x31.6x2.6x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024UK£19.3bUK£7.4bUK£598.1m25.8x32.2x2.6x
Fri, 24 May 2024UK£18.5bUK£7.2bUK£578.8m24.6x31.9x2.5x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024UK£17.2bUK£7.2bUK£559.5m21.8x30.8x2.4x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024UK£17.6bUK£7.1bUK£562.9m20.8x31.2x2.5x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024UK£17.7bUK£7.2bUK£555.3m26.3x31.9x2.5x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024UK£17.5bUK£7.2bUK£573.0m22x30.6x2.4x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023UK£17.2bUK£7.2bUK£574.0m21.5x29.9x2.4x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023UK£15.4bUK£7.1bUK£564.3m21.1x27.3x2.2x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023UK£15.8bUK£7.1bUK£566.8m21.1x27.9x2.2x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023UK£17.2bUK£7.1bUK£563.7m24.8x30.5x2.4x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023UK£18.2bUK£7.0bUK£560.1m24.5x32.5x2.6x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023UK£18.3bUK£6.8bUK£533.8m30.4x34.3x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£18.3bTotal Earnings: UK£533.8mTotal Revenue: UK£6.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Electronic Equipment and Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Electronic industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 56.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 37.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.7x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electronic industry have declined 9.5% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.3% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market-1.12%
Tech0.093%
Electronic Equipment and Components-0.44%
Technology Distributors3.83%
Electronic Components0.17%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments-0.38%
Electronic Manufacturing Services-8.24%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 39.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 24.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Electronic Components industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 40% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 23% per year.
  • In contrast, the Electronic Equipment and Instruments industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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
HLMA HalmaUK£39.601.6%
+UK£234.1m		27.0%PE40.2x
RSW RenishawUK£52.153.7%
+UK£134.6m		88.6%PE51.2x
OXIG Oxford InstrumentsUK£30.706.7%
+UK£106.0m		71.1%PE38.1x
SEE Seeing MachinesUK£0.04816.0%
+UK£31.8m		85.2%PS5.1x
SOLI Solid StateUK£1.958.3%
+UK£8.5m		4.8%PE45.7x

Latest News

SEE
UK£0.048
Seeing Machines
7D
16.0%
1Y
85.2%
HLMA
UK£39.60
Halma
7D
1.6%
1Y
27.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

HLMA: Post Selloff Repricing Will Likely Support Future Share Price

Halma's analyst price target has been revised higher to £43.76 from £41.69, with analysts pointing to valuation support after the recent selloff and the removal of what they describe as a "photonics premium" on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Halma highlights a split between analysts who see the recent share price pullback as an opportunity and those who remain more neutral, focusing on execution and valuation risk.
SOLI
UK£1.95
Solid State
7D
8.3%
1Y
4.8%
VNET
UK£0.66
Vianet Group
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-30.5%
OXIG
UK£30.70
Oxford Instruments
7D
6.7%
1Y
71.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

OXIG: Higher P/E Framework And Execution Confidence Will Drive Future Repricing

Oxford Instruments' analyst fair value estimate has been updated from £30.00 to £34.50. This reflects higher Street price targets around £30.00 to £34.50 as analysts factor in revised growth and profitability expectations alongside richer P/E assumptions.
KETL
UK£0.40
Strix Group
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-13.6%
TTG
UK£1.16
TT Electronics
7D
-2.0%
1Y
11.4%
SPSY
UK£1.90
Spectra Systems
7D
5.3%
1Y
-18.1%
RSW
UK£52.15
Renishaw
7D
3.7%
1Y
88.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

RSW: Higher 2026 Guidance And Margins Are Expected To Support Future P/E Re-Rating

Renishaw's analyst price target has been lifted by £2.10 per share, as analysts cite updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as supporting factors for the new valuation view. What's in the News Renishaw reaffirmed earnings guidance for 2026, with full year revenue expected in a range of £775 million to £805 million.
GHH
UK£9.36
Gooch & Housego
7D
-5.6%
1Y
60.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

GHH: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Stronger Future P/E Re-Rating

Analysts have lifted their price target for Gooch & Housego from £8.97 to £10.93, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of the new view. What's in the News No recent news stories, periodical coverage or key developments were identified for Gooch & Housego based on the sources provided.
BIG
UK£1.02
Big Technologies
7D
-1.5%
1Y
13.8%
MIDW
UK£1.40
Midwich Group
7D
4.0%
1Y
-31.4%
SDI
UK£0.85
SDI Group
7D
1.9%
1Y
0.7%
LST
UK£0.018
Light Science Technologies Holdings
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-50.0%
WPHO
UK£0.27
Windar Photonics
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-55.1%
SNT
UK£0.033
Sabien Technology Group
7D
-13.3%
1Y
-59.4%