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U.K. (FTSE) Systems Software Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D23.4%
  • 3M19.4%
  • 1Y-13.0%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Systems Software industry is up 25%, with Corero Network Security up 27%. During this same period, the GetBusy underperformed, falling 6.4%. In the past year, the industry is down 11%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 61% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Systems Software Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 17 Jan 2026UK£107.9mUK£56.2m-UK£23,654,597.04n/a-4.6x1.9x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025UK£82.8mUK£56.2m-UK£23,670,802.02n/a-3.5x1.5x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025UK£87.8mUK£48.4m-UK£17,174,851.88n/a-5.1x1.8x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025UK£98.0mUK£60.6m-UK£16,764,988.1918.6x-5.8x1.6x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025UK£100.2mUK£61.1m-UK£14,963,434.9186.8x-6.7x1.6x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025UK£99.9mUK£60.2m-UK£12,392,984.5784.5x-8.1x1.7x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025UK£168.0mUK£313.3m-UK£17,656,259.67120.8x-9.5x0.5x
Sat, 31 May 2025UK£214.5mUK£334.7m-UK£16,881,015.7141.7x-12.7x0.6x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025UK£194.2mUK£334.2m-UK£17,146,947.3171x-11.3x0.6x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025UK£198.1mUK£333.8m-UK£24,410,515.3685.3x-8.1x0.6x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025UK£184.6mUK£328.6m-UK£25,403,411.80120.7x-7.3x0.6x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025UK£174.4mUK£329.5m-UK£26,401,953.84136.9x-6.6x0.5x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024UK£200.5mUK£328.3m-UK£25,658,923.48167.1x-7.8x0.6x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024UK£205.5mUK£331.7m-UK£28,833,418.28182.1x-7.1x0.6x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024UK£208.5mUK£331.1m-UK£28,356,440.85186.4x-7.4x0.6x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024UK£4.0bUK£810.2mUK£57.1m44.5x69.4x4.9x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024UK£4.1bUK£848.5mUK£49.5m43.9x82.6x4.8x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024UK£4.0bUK£854.2mUK£43.3m43x92.2x4.7x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024UK£4.0bUK£854.9mUK£43.4m43.3x93.2x4.7x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024UK£4.1bUK£861.6mUK£44.2m44x93.4x4.8x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024UK£3.0bUK£858.2mUK£36.8m31.4x81.8x3.5x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024UK£2.5bUK£804.5m-UK£6,449,072.0748.3x-388.8x3.1x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024UK£12.4bUK£2.2bUK£295.9m47.3x41.9x5.6x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023UK£12.6bUK£2.2bUK£295.9m51.3x42.5x5.7x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023UK£12.4bUK£2.2bUK£295.8m45.8x41.9x5.5x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023UK£12.5bUK£2.2bUK£296.0m48x42.2x5.6x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023UK£12.9bUK£2.2bUK£309.0m61.8x41.7x5.8x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023UK£12.6bUK£2.2bUK£268.2m74.6x46.9x5.8x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023UK£12.8bUK£2.2bUK£275.2m61.5x46.7x5.9x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023UK£12.9bUK£2.2bUK£274.4m41.7x46.9x5.9x
Wed, 03 May 2023UK£12.8bUK£2.2bUK£274.3m44.7x46.8x5.9x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023UK£12.7bUK£2.2bUK£274.3m34.4x46.4x5.8x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023UK£12.7bUK£2.0bUK£265.2m34.7x47.8x6.3x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023UK£12.6bUK£2.0bUK£263.6m32x47.7x6.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

47.7x


Total Market Cap: UK£12.6bTotal Earnings: UK£263.6mTotal Revenue: UK£2.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Systems Software Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Systems Software 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 Systems Software industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 70% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Systems Software compare with similar industries?

GB Market1.33%
Tech0.37%
Software-1.60%
Systems Software23.40%
Application Software-1.74%
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
CNS Corero Network SecurityUK£0.1330.0%
+UK£15.4m		-25.7%PS3.8x
CRTA CirataUK£0.2423.1%
+UK£5.7m		16.9%PS4.3x
MBO MobilityOneUK£0.07710.7%
+UK£797.2k		287.5%PS0.03x

Latest News

SWG
UK£0.46
Shearwater Group
7D
-5.2%
1Y
29.6%
CNS
UK£0.13
Corero Network Security
7D
30.0%
1Y
-25.7%

CNS: Future DDoS Contract Wins Will Drive Rerating Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Corero Network Security to approximately £0.14 per share from about £0.19, citing updated assumptions around higher projected revenue growth, a slightly different discount rate, modestly adjusted profit margins, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Reaffirmed guidance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with expected revenue in a range of $24.0m to $25.5m, compared with reported revenue of $24.6m for FY 2024 (Corporate guidance).
GETB
UK£0.87
GetBusy
7D
-1.7%
1Y
67.3%
MBO
UK£0.077
MobilityOne
7D
10.7%
1Y
287.5%
CRTA
UK£0.24
Cirata
7D
23.1%
1Y
16.9%