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U.K. (FTSE) Interactive Media and Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M-22.3%
  • 1Y-20.6%
  • YTD2.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Interactive Media and Services industry has risen 1.7%, driven by gains in Trustpilot Group and Auto Trader Group of 11% and 1.5%, respectively. However, the industry is down 21% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Interactive Media and Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026UK£11.9bUK£1.8bUK£627.2m21.7x19x6.6x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025UK£11.9bUK£1.8bUK£627.5m21x19x6.6x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025UK£15.4bUK£1.8bUK£612.4m35x25.1x8.5x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025UK£15.8bUK£1.8bUK£611.9m37.6x25.8x8.8x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025UK£16.3bUK£1.8bUK£616.7m27.9x26.4x9.2x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025UK£17.2bUK£1.8bUK£616.7m25.6x28x9.7x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025UK£17.3bUK£1.7bUK£596.1m31.5x29x9.9x
Mon, 26 May 2025UK£17.9bUK£1.8bUK£595.5m29.7x30.1x9.8x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025UK£16.5bUK£1.8bUK£596.3m27.7x27.7x9x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025UK£15.8bUK£1.9bUK£542.9m24.9x29.2x8.5x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025UK£16.6bUK£1.9bUK£551.8m25.3x30x9x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025UK£15.5bUK£1.8bUK£518.5m24.5x30x8.7x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024UK£16.7bUK£1.8bUK£551.9m26.2x30.3x9x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024UK£15.3bUK£1.8bUK£547.2m23.2x28x8.3x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024UK£16.2bUK£1.8bUK£525.2m24.8x30.8x8.9x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024UK£16.5bUK£1.8bUK£520.8m26.2x31.7x9.1x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024UK£15.3bUK£1.8bUK£520.2m22.8x29.4x8.5x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024UK£14.9bUK£1.8bUK£505.3m21.5x29.4x8.3x
Tue, 28 May 2024UK£14.6bUK£1.7bUK£484.4m21.8x30.1x8.4x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024UK£13.6bUK£1.8bUK£522.7m18.3x26x7.8x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024UK£14.7bUK£1.7bUK£533.7m22.9x27.6x8.4x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024UK£14.4bUK£1.7bUK£523.3m20.1x27.5x8.5x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024UK£15.0bUK£2.9bUK£594.6m17.6x25.2x5.2x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023UK£15.5bUK£2.9bUK£594.8m19.2x26.1x5.4x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023UK£14.2bUK£2.9bUK£591.2m19.2x24x4.9x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023UK£14.1bUK£2.9bUK£589.9m16.8x23.9x4.9x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023UK£13.8bUK£2.9bUK£584.4m16.2x23.7x4.8x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023UK£14.3bUK£2.7bUK£181.3m17.6x78.6x5.3x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023UK£13.2bUK£2.8bUK£159.2m17.1x83.1x4.8x
Wed, 31 May 2023UK£13.3bUK£2.8bUK£122.3m16x109.1x4.7x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023UK£14.0bUK£2.8bUK£129.9m21.6x107.6x5x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023UK£13.4bUK£2.9bUK£107.8m22x123.9x4.6x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023UK£13.6bUK£3.5bUK£113.8m23.1x119.6x3.9x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023UK£12.6bUK£3.6bUK£76.7m20.6x164x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

164x


Total Market Cap: UK£12.6bTotal Earnings: UK£76.7mTotal Revenue: UK£3.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Interactive Media and Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 43.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Interactive Media and Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 43.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 7.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Interactive Media and Services industry have grown 101% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 20% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Telecom industry?

GB Market1.34%
Telecom1.13%
Interactive Media and Services1.67%
Interactive Media and Services1.67%
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
TRST Trustpilot GroupUK£1.8811.9%
+UK£81.0m		-30.0%PE952.6x
BOOM Audioboom GroupUK£7.859.0%
+UK£11.7m		96.3%PE53.9x
MONY MONY GroupUK£1.870.9%
+UK£8.4m		0.3%PE11.9x
RMV RightmoveUK£5.160.2%
+UK£6.2m		-17.5%PE19.5x
BBSN Brave Bison GroupUK£0.707.3%
+UK£4.9m		58.5%PE60.1x

Latest News

AUTO
UK£5.82
Auto Trader Group
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-23.9%

AUTO: 2026 Pricing Debate And Dividend Actions Will Shape Future Expectations

Our analyst price target for Auto Trader Group has edged down from £6.36 to £6.35. This reflects a blend of recent Street moves, with several firms resetting targets to around £6.30 to £6.50 and flagging questions around 2026 pricing, while still seeing room for more balanced risk and reward in the shares.
BCG
UK£1.96
Baltic Classifieds Group
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-38.2%

BCG: Dividend Outlook And Double Digit 2027 Guidance Will Support Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Baltic Classifieds Group to reflect slightly lower fair value estimates, a modest uptick in the assumed discount rate, and small reductions in projected revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Baltic Classifieds Group issued earnings guidance for the second half of the year, stating that revenue growth for the period is expected to be above that of the first half, with growth projected to reach double digits in fiscal 2027 (company guidance).
TRST
UK£1.88
Trustpilot Group
7D
11.9%
1Y
-30.0%
RMV
UK£5.16
Rightmove
7D
0.2%
1Y
-17.5%

RMV: Artificial Intelligence Execution Will Support Profitability Despite Competitive Headwinds

Narrative Update on Rightmove The analyst price target for Rightmove has been revised lower, with recent cuts to £5.00, £5.55, £5.85 and £5.70 per share, as analysts factor in higher competition, a reset in guidance, and the view that the new artificial intelligence driven strategy could pressure near term profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Rightmove highlight a clear tilt toward caution, with multiple price target cuts and rating downgrades as analysts reassess execution risk around the new artificial intelligence driven strategy and a tougher competitive backdrop.
BOOM
UK£7.85
Audioboom Group
7D
9.0%
1Y
96.3%

Even With A 27% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Audioboom Group plc's (LON:BOOM) Performance Completely

Jan 08
Even With A 27% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Audioboom Group plc's (LON:BOOM) Performance Completely
MONY
UK£1.87
MONY Group
7D
0.9%
1Y
0.3%

MONY: Future Performance Will Reflect Higher Risk And Steady Profitability

Analysts have trimmed their price target on MONY Group from approximately 2.04 dollars to 1.73 dollars. This reflects more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and valuation multiples, despite a modest improvement in projected profit margins.
BBSN
UK£0.70
Brave Bison Group
7D
7.3%
1Y
58.5%
SEEN
UK£0.037
SEEEN
7D
-16.7%
1Y
-6.3%