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U.K. (FTSE) Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D3.1%
  • 3M56.3%
  • 1Y87.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has risen 11%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 55%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 60% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 20 Dec 2025UK£459.5mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m28.4x28.4x0.2x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025UK£363.4mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m22.4x22.4x0.2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025UK£361.7mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m22.3x22.3x0.2x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025UK£287.2mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m17.7x17.7x0.1x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025UK£288.6mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m17.8x17.8x0.1x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025UK£390.4mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m5.1x5.1x0.2x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025UK£270.9mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m3.5x3.5x0.1x
Sat, 03 May 2025UK£219.1mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m2.9x2.9x0.09x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025UK£233.8mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m3x3x0.1x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025UK£225.6mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.5x0.09x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025UK£236.8mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.8x0.09x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024UK£243.5mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-6x0.09x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024UK£289.1mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.1x0.1x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024UK£363.4mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-8.9x0.1x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024UK£315.7mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.8x0.1x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024UK£308.7mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.6x0.1x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024UK£319.8mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.8x0.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024UK£248.1mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.4x0.09x
Sun, 05 May 2024UK£229.0mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.3x0.08x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024UK£222.4mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.2x0.08x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024UK£349.0mUK£3.0b-UK£27,900,000.00n/a-12.5x0.1x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024UK£582.2mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x16.8x0.2x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023UK£638.2mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x18.5x0.2x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023UK£609.9mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x17.6x0.2x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023UK£554.0mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x16x0.2x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023UK£551.4mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x15.9x0.2x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023UK£603.8mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x17.5x0.2x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023UK£746.5mUK£3.3bUK£137.3m4.1x5.4x0.2x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023UK£820.4mUK£3.3bUK£137.3m4.6x6x0.2x
Mon, 08 May 2023UK£793.4mUK£3.3bUK£135.6m4.4x5.8x0.2x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023UK£1.3bUK£3.3bUK£136.3m8.6x9.9x0.4x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023UK£24.4bUK£9.4bUK£1.6b27.1x15.7x2.6x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023UK£24.1bUK£9.0bUK£1.4b27.2x17.8x2.7x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022UK£23.3bUK£8.9bUK£1.3b27x17.5x2.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£23.3bTotal Earnings: UK£1.3bTotal Revenue: UK£8.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
    There is only one company in the British Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry have declined 77% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 36% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Data Processing Services compare with similar industries?

GB Market2.51%
Tech1.07%
IT-0.73%
Data Processing Services3.06%
IT Consulting-0.64%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-2.46%
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
CPI CapitaUK£4.043.1%
+UK£13.6m		87.3%PE28.4x

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CPI
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Capita
7D
3.1%
1Y
87.3%

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