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U.K. (FTSE) Systems Software Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D11.8%
  • 3M23.4%
  • 1Y-14.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Systems Software industry has risen 23%, driven by gains from Corero Network Security of 30%. However, the industry is down 13% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 61% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 20 Jan 2026UK£107.9mUK£56.2m-UK£23,656,669.77n/a-4.6x1.9x
Thu, 18 Dec 2025UK£81.5mUK£56.2m-UK£23,646,117.69n/a-3.4x1.5x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025UK£87.6mUK£48.4m-UK£17,194,637.03n/a-5.1x1.8x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025UK£97.4mUK£60.5m-UK£16,707,881.2717x-5.8x1.6x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025UK£103.8mUK£61.0m-UK£14,948,964.1886.9x-6.9x1.7x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025UK£99.7mUK£59.8m-UK£12,272,730.3585.4x-8.1x1.7x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025UK£166.5mUK£313.3m-UK£17,646,513.38121x-9.4x0.5x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025UK£214.4mUK£334.6m-UK£16,828,342.2741.6x-12.7x0.6x
Thu, 01 May 2025UK£195.3mUK£335.1m-UK£16,983,722.4733.3x-11.5x0.6x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025UK£197.5mUK£333.8m-UK£24,412,855.7082.3x-8.1x0.6x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025UK£189.6mUK£328.6m-UK£25,419,116.98121.6x-7.5x0.6x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025UK£173.8mUK£329.2m-UK£26,167,027.50140.6x-6.6x0.5x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024UK£196.4mUK£328.6m-UK£25,880,367.47161x-7.6x0.6x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024UK£203.6mUK£331.9m-UK£28,968,889.89182.3x-7x0.6x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024UK£208.5mUK£331.1m-UK£28,356,440.85186.4x-7.4x0.6x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024UK£4.0bUK£813.6mUK£57.6m44.6x69.4x4.9x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024UK£4.1bUK£845.8mUK£49.2m44.1x83.1x4.8x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024UK£4.0bUK£852.0mUK£43.1m43.3x93.2x4.7x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024UK£4.0bUK£853.9mUK£43.3m42.9x92.6x4.7x
Fri, 03 May 2024UK£4.1bUK£863.4mUK£44.4m43.8x92.4x4.8x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024UK£3.1bUK£859.4mUK£37.0m32x82.8x3.6x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024UK£2.5bUK£804.0m-UK£6,461,905.3447.9x-386.1x3.1x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024UK£12.4bUK£2.2bUK£295.9m47.6x41.9x5.6x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023UK£12.4bUK£2.2bUK£295.9m48.4x42x5.6x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023UK£12.4bUK£2.2bUK£295.7m47.2x41.9x5.6x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023UK£12.4bUK£2.2bUK£296.0m47.1x42x5.5x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023UK£12.9bUK£2.2bUK£296.6m61.5x43.4x5.8x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023UK£12.6bUK£2.2bUK£268.2m74.5x46.9x5.8x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023UK£12.8bUK£2.2bUK£275.2m61.8x46.7x5.9x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023UK£12.9bUK£2.2bUK£274.3m42.3x47x5.9x
Sat, 06 May 2023UK£13.0bUK£2.2bUK£273.7m44.6x47.4x6x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023UK£12.7bUK£2.2bUK£277.0m34.2x45.7x5.8x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023UK£12.7bUK£2.0bUK£264.9m34.8x48.1x6.4x
Fri, 27 Jan 2023UK£12.6bUK£2.0bUK£263.6m32x47.9x6.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

47.9x


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 17.6x202420252026
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 Market1.03%
Tech-0.31%
Software-2.99%
Systems Software11.78%
Application Software-3.08%
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£0.1310.6%
+UK£6.4m		-26.8%PS3.8x
CRTA CirataUK£0.2418.4%
+UK£4.6m		12.6%PS4.2x

Latest News

SWG
UK£0.45
Shearwater Group
7D
-3.2%
1Y
26.8%
CNS
UK£0.13
Corero Network Security
7D
10.6%
1Y
-26.8%

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
61.1%
MBO
UK£0.07
MobilityOne
7D
-17.6%
1Y
250.0%
CRTA
UK£0.24
Cirata
7D
18.4%
1Y
12.6%