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

UpdatedMay 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D4.5%
  • 3M-10.3%
  • 1Y43.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has dropped 4.1%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. In the past year, the industry has gained 55%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 97% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 14 May 2026UK£376.1mUK£2.3b-UK£164,100,000.00n/a-2.3x0.2x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026UK£315.6mUK£2.3b-UK£164,100,000.00n/a-1.9x0.1x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026UK£386.7mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m23.9x23.9x0.2x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026UK£449.3mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m27.7x27.7x0.2x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025UK£459.5mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m28.4x28.4x0.2x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025UK£358.3mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m22.1x22.1x0.2x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025UK£346.9mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m21.4x21.4x0.1x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025UK£287.8mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m17.8x17.8x0.1x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025UK£282.3mUK£2.3bUK£16.2m17.4x17.4x0.1x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025UK£397.3mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m5.2x5.2x0.2x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025UK£278.4mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m3.6x3.6x0.1x
Mon, 05 May 2025UK£219.1mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m2.9x2.9x0.09x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025UK£217.2mUK£2.4bUK£76.7m2.8x2.8x0.09x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025UK£226.0mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.6x0.09x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025UK£241.2mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.9x0.09x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024UK£238.4mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-5.9x0.09x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024UK£287.4mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.1x0.1x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024UK£355.0mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-8.7x0.1x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024UK£315.7mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.8x0.1x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024UK£306.3mUK£2.6b-UK£40,700,000.00n/a-7.5x0.1x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024UK£347.8mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-2x0.1x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024UK£245.0mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.4x0.09x
Tue, 07 May 2024UK£229.0mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.3x0.08x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024UK£210.8mUK£2.8b-UK£178,100,000.00n/a-1.2x0.07x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024UK£342.0mUK£3.0b-UK£27,900,000.00n/a-12.3x0.1x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024UK£582.2mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x16.8x0.2x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023UK£638.2mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x18.5x0.2x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023UK£604.9mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x17.5x0.2x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023UK£544.8mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x15.8x0.2x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023UK£541.5mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x15.7x0.2x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023UK£585.4mUK£3.2bUK£34.6m1.7x16.9x0.2x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023UK£747.2mUK£3.3bUK£137.3m4.1x5.4x0.2x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023UK£820.4mUK£3.3bUK£137.3m4.6x6x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.8x


Total Market Cap: UK£795.5mTotal Earnings: UK£136.6mTotal Revenue: UK£3.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.4x202420252026
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-0.92%
Tech-0.52%
IT-0.46%
Data Processing Services4.49%
Internet Services and Infrastructure3.81%
IT Consulting-0.64%
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£3.215.6%
+UK£20.4m		46.8%PS0.2x

Latest News

CPI
UK£3.21
Capita
7D
5.6%
1Y
46.8%
Narrative Update • Apr 28

CPI: AI Partnerships And Margin Execution Will Support Higher Future P/E

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Capita to £8.73 from £8.76, while lifting the assumed future P/E multiple to about 16.8x. This reflects updated views on revenue trajectory and profitability following the recent price target reset to £3.00 and rating change to Hold.