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

UpdatedJun 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies24
  • 7D-0.3%
  • 3M12.4%
  • 1Y34.8%
  • YTD19.2%

The Electronic Equipment and Components industry has stayed flat over the last week. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 35% in that time. 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
Tue, 23 Jun 2026UK£22.1bUK£6.4bUK£395.1m19.2x56.1x3.5x
Thu, 21 May 2026UK£23.8bUK£6.3bUK£341.4m17x69.7x3.8x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026UK£23.3bUK£6.3bUK£342.0m20.3x68x3.7x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026UK£20.4bUK£6.3bUK£344.4m20.7x59.1x3.2x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026UK£19.7bUK£6.2bUK£355.2m24.8x55.4x3.2x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026UK£19.2bUK£6.2bUK£353.4m23.4x54.2x3.1x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025UK£19.2bUK£6.2bUK£355.3m22.7x53.9x3.1x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025UK£22.7bUK£7.4bUK£371.9m25.3x61.1x3.1x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025UK£22.5bUK£7.4bUK£405.8m30.6x55.4x3x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025UK£21.5bUK£7.5bUK£427.2m26.9x50.3x2.9x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025UK£21.2bUK£7.4bUK£602.3m28.6x35.2x2.8x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025UK£20.4bUK£7.4bUK£606.6m23.6x33.7x2.7x
Fri, 23 May 2025UK£17.6bUK£7.3bUK£631.3m20x27.8x2.4x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025UK£15.9bUK£7.3bUK£635.4m16.4x25.1x2.2x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025UK£17.4bUK£7.4bUK£681.6m19.6x25.5x2.3x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025UK£19.5bUK£7.4bUK£719.5m19.7x27.1x2.6x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025UK£18.1bUK£7.4bUK£719.5m21.7x25.1x2.4x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024UK£18.4bUK£7.5bUK£723.4m22.2x25.4x2.5x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024UK£17.3bUK£7.3bUK£707.0m21.9x24.5x2.4x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024UK£18.0bUK£7.3bUK£710.3m23.4x25.4x2.5x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024UK£18.7bUK£7.2bUK£725.8m17.9x25.8x2.6x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024UK£18.7bUK£7.4bUK£599.5m26.8x31.2x2.5x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024UK£19.1bUK£7.4bUK£597.9m25.2x32x2.6x
Sat, 25 May 2024UK£18.6bUK£7.2bUK£578.9m24.7x32.2x2.6x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024UK£17.2bUK£7.2bUK£559.5m21.8x30.8x2.4x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024UK£17.6bUK£7.1bUK£551.0m21.9x31.9x2.5x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024UK£17.8bUK£7.2bUK£555.3m26.4x32x2.5x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024UK£17.5bUK£7.2bUK£573.0m22x30.6x2.4x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023UK£17.3bUK£7.2bUK£574.0m24.1x30.1x2.4x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023UK£15.4bUK£7.1bUK£567.4m20.2x27.2x2.2x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023UK£16.2bUK£7.1bUK£566.9m21.6x28.5x2.3x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023UK£17.2bUK£7.1bUK£563.7m24.8x30.5x2.4x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023UK£18.0bUK£7.0bUK£560.1m24.3x32.1x2.6x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023UK£18.4bUK£6.8bUK£533.7m29.6x34.5x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£18.4bTotal Earnings: UK£533.7mTotal 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 56.1x 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-0.40%
Tech-0.36%
Electronic Equipment and Components-0.33%
Electronic Components-0.066%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments-0.21%
Technology Distributors-1.82%
Electronic Manufacturing Services-9.02%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.9x.
    • 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 41% 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
RSW RenishawUK£52.402.0%
+UK£76.4m		92.3%PE51.4x
OXIG Oxford InstrumentsUK£30.483.0%
+UK£49.7m		71.8%PE37.8x
SEE Seeing MachinesUK£0.0476.8%
+UK£14.3m		76.7%PS5x
SOLI Solid StateUK£2.0311.2%
+UK£11.6m		9.7%PE47.5x
ONDO Ondo InsurTechUK£0.03621.7%
+UK£973.7k		-83.2%PS1.3x

Latest News

ONDO
UK£0.036
Ondo InsurTech
7D
21.7%
1Y
-83.2%
SOLI
UK£2.03
Solid State
7D
11.2%
1Y
9.7%
SEE
UK£0.047
Seeing Machines
7D
6.8%
1Y
76.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

SEE: Expanded Auto Contracts And Fleet Orders Will Not Justify Current Pricing

Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on Seeing Machines to £0.0431 from £0.0433, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple, while keeping the overall risk profile broadly unchanged. What's in the News for Seeing Machines Expanded Automotive production program with a major European original equipment manufacturer, adding further vehicle models and an estimated value of US$31 million to Seeing Machines' Driver and Occupant Monitoring System deployment, source: company key developments.
HLMA
UK£39.70
Halma
7D
-1.2%
1Y
26.3%
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.
VNET
UK£0.66
Vianet Group
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-31.3%
OXIG
UK£30.48
Oxford Instruments
7D
3.0%
1Y
71.8%
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£0.38
Strix Group
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-14.3%
TTG
UK£1.14
TT Electronics
7D
-4.4%
1Y
12.9%
SPSY
UK£1.85
Spectra Systems
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-21.6%
IGE
UK£0.022
Image Scan Holdings
7D
2.3%
1Y
57.1%
RSW
UK£52.40
Renishaw
7D
2.0%
1Y
92.3%
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£9.28
Gooch & Housego
7D
-9.0%
1Y
57.3%
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
-1.0%
1Y
14.0%
MIDW
UK£1.33
Midwich Group
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-34.6%
NWT
UK£1.12
Newmark Security
7D
1.4%
1Y
49.7%
CPX
UK£0.0028
CAP-XX
7D
3.7%
1Y
34.6%