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

UpdatedFeb 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-4.2%
  • 3M-25.8%
  • 1Y-40.6%
  • YTD-17.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Interactive Media and Services industry has dropped 4.2%, driven by declines in Autotrader Group and MONY Group of 3.2% and 12%, respectively. However, the industry is down 41% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% 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, 16 Feb 2026UK£9.5bUK£1.8bUK£627.2m19.9x15.2x5.3x
Wed, 14 Jan 2026UK£11.8bUK£1.8bUK£627.2m22.1x18.8x6.5x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025UK£11.9bUK£1.8bUK£627.6m21.3x19x6.6x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025UK£14.1bUK£1.8bUK£623.6m32.1x22.7x7.8x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025UK£15.8bUK£1.8bUK£611.8m37.5x25.8x8.8x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025UK£15.8bUK£1.8bUK£616.9m27.1x25.6x8.9x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025UK£17.4bUK£1.8bUK£617.2m25.5x28.1x9.8x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025UK£17.3bUK£1.7bUK£595.4m31.5x29.1x9.9x
Wed, 28 May 2025UK£17.9bUK£1.8bUK£595.5m29.5x30x9.8x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025UK£16.6bUK£1.8bUK£596.2m27.6x27.9x9.1x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025UK£15.6bUK£1.9bUK£543.1m23.3x28.7x8.3x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025UK£16.7bUK£1.8bUK£556.1m25.3x30x9x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025UK£15.8bUK£1.9bUK£551.0m24.8x28.7x8.5x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024UK£16.6bUK£1.8bUK£551.8m26x30.1x9x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024UK£15.3bUK£1.8bUK£547.2m23.2x28x8.3x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024UK£16.2bUK£1.8bUK£525.2m24.5x30.9x8.9x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024UK£16.3bUK£1.8bUK£521.0m25.9x31.3x9x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024UK£14.9bUK£1.8bUK£520.2m22.2x28.7x8.2x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024UK£14.8bUK£1.8bUK£505.4m21.3x29.3x8.3x
Thu, 30 May 2024UK£14.2bUK£1.7bUK£484.3m21.2x29.3x8.2x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024UK£13.6bUK£1.8bUK£522.7m18.2x26x7.8x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024UK£14.7bUK£1.7bUK£533.7m22.9x27.6x8.4x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024UK£14.2bUK£1.7bUK£520.1m19.9x27.4x8.3x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024UK£14.9bUK£2.9bUK£594.6m17.2x25.1x5.1x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023UK£15.1bUK£2.9bUK£594.7m18.8x25.4x5.2x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023UK£14.4bUK£2.9bUK£591.2m19.3x24.4x5x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023UK£14.5bUK£2.9bUK£589.9m17.3x24.5x5x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023UK£13.8bUK£2.8bUK£583.8m16x23.7x4.9x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023UK£14.3bUK£2.7bUK£181.3m17.6x78.6x5.3x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023UK£13.4bUK£2.8bUK£155.6m17.2x85.8x4.8x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023UK£13.3bUK£2.8bUK£124.4m16x106.7x4.7x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023UK£14.1bUK£2.8bUK£120.1m19.2x117.4x5x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023UK£13.4bUK£2.9bUK£107.8m21.9x123.8x4.6x
Thu, 23 Feb 2023UK£13.4bUK£3.4bUK£120.6m23x111x3.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

111x


Total Market Cap: UK£13.4bTotal Earnings: UK£120.6mTotal Revenue: UK£3.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Interactive Media and Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 39.2x202420252026
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 15.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 39.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 7.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Interactive Media and Services industry have grown 73% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 19% 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 Market0.59%
Telecom0.17%
Interactive Media and Services-4.17%
Interactive Media and Services-4.17%
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
BBSN Brave Bison GroupUK£0.824.5%
+UK£3.6m		50.5%PE70.7x

Latest News

AUTO
UK£4.59
Autotrader Group
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-41.5%

AUTO: Street Downgrades Will Set Up A Repricing Opportunity

The updated analyst price target for Auto Trader Group shows a modest reset, with fair value edging from £10.40 to about £10.05 as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a higher discount rate, and recent Street target cuts, while forecast profit margins and future P/E expectations remain broadly supportive. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group has shifted toward a more cautious stance overall, with several firms trimming price targets and, in some cases, downgrading their recommendations.
BCG
UK£1.84
Baltic Classifieds Group
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-48.7%

BCG: 2026 Dividend And Double Digit Guidance Will Support Upside

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Baltic Classifieds Group slightly to reflect a marginally higher discount rate, a small adjustment to fair value to €2.65, and modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Baltic Classifieds Group has declared an interim dividend of €0.013 per share for the 2026 financial year, to be paid on 23 January 2026 to shareholders on the register as of 12 December 2025 (Key Developments).
RMV
UK£4.30
Rightmove
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-36.2%

RMV: Artificial Intelligence Execution Will Support Long Term Returns Despite Competitive Pressure

Narrative Update on Rightmove Our analyst price target for Rightmove has been reduced from £6.57 to £6.23. This reflects recent cuts to Street targets in the £5.00 to £5.85 range, as analysts factor in higher discount rates, slightly different growth assumptions and the view that increased competition and investment in artificial intelligence may weigh on nearer term returns.
TRST
UK£1.37
Trustpilot Group
7D
-10.1%
1Y
-60.6%

TRST: Higher Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Rerating Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Trustpilot Group to £2.20, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and reflecting recent research upgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more neutral stance on Trustpilot Group, with the latest price target set at £2.20.
MONY
UK£1.47
MONY Group
7D
-12.0%
1Y
-26.0%

MONY: Future Performance Will Reflect Stable Assumptions And Steady Profitability Adjustments

Analysts have trimmed their price target on MONY Group slightly, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which result in a marginally lower implied valuation in currency terms. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at 1.73, indicating no adjustment to the central valuation estimate.
BOOM
UK£5.90
Audioboom Group
7D
-7.8%
1Y
-2.5%
BBSN
UK£0.82
Brave Bison Group
7D
4.5%
1Y
50.5%