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

UpdatedJun 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D-5.6%
  • 3M1.5%
  • 1Y54.0%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Data Processing Services industry is up 15%, with all of the companies up. This means that the industry has gained 67% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 97% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 04 Jun 2026UK£440.8mUK£2.3b-UK£164,100,000.00n/a-2.7x0.2x
Sat, 02 May 2026UK£346.2mUK£2.3b-UK£164,100,000.00n/a-2.1x0.1x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026UK£333.3mUK£2.3b-UK£164,100,000.00n/a-2x0.1x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026UK£410.1mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m25.3x25.3x0.2x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026UK£461.3mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m28.5x28.5x0.2x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025UK£418.0mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m25.8x25.8x0.2x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025UK£349.8mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m21.6x21.6x0.1x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025UK£379.9mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m23.5x23.5x0.2x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025UK£278.7mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m17.2x17.2x0.1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025UK£349.0mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m4.6x4.6x0.1x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025UK£381.3mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m5x5x0.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025UK£245.0mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m3.2x3.2x0.1x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025UK£209.6mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m2.7x2.7x0.09x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025UK£234.8mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m3.1x3.1x0.1x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025UK£230.4mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.7x0.09x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025UK£226.3mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.6x0.09x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024UK£293.6mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.2x0.1x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024UK£294.5mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.2x0.1x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024UK£326.9mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-8x0.1x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024UK£302.5mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.4x0.1x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024UK£323.6mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.8x0.1x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024UK£228.4mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.3x0.08x
Tue, 28 May 2024UK£253.0mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.4x0.09x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024UK£223.7mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.3x0.08x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024UK£224.5mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.3x0.08x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024UK£298.7mUK£3.0b-UK£27,900,000.00n/a-10.7x0.1x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024UK£592.1mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x17.1x0.2x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023UK£616.7mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x17.8x0.2x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023UK£562.1mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x16.3x0.2x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023UK£546.6mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x15.8x0.2x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023UK£543.0mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x15.7x0.2x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023UK£632.4mUK£3.3bUK£137.3m3.3x4.6x0.2x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023UK£724.0mUK£3.3bUK£137.3m3.9x5.3x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: UK£820.4mTotal Earnings: UK£137.3mTotal Revenue: UK£3.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.2x202420252026
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
  • Total earnings for the Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 11% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

GB Market-1.54%
Tech3.24%
IT7.26%
Data Processing Services-5.64%
IT Consulting7.56%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-0.35%
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
No data available

Latest News

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.