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

UpdatedAug 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M6.3%
  • 1Y-34.4%
  • YTD-2.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Interactive Media and Services industry has risen 5.9%, driven by gains from Autotrader Group of 7.1%. Meanwhile, Audioboom Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 7.5% in the last week. In contrast, the industry has lost 34% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 9.9% 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, 03 Aug 2026UK£10.7bUK£1.9bUK£646.9m19.6x16.5x5.6x
Wed, 01 Jul 2026UK£10.3bUK£1.9bUK£642.7m19.1x16x5.5x
Fri, 29 May 2026UK£9.4bUK£1.9bUK£643.0m18.4x14.6x5x
Sun, 26 Apr 2026UK£10.4bUK£1.9bUK£642.5m20.6x16.2x5.6x
Tue, 24 Mar 2026UK£9.7bUK£1.9bUK£644.3m18.9x15.1x5.3x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026UK£9.6bUK£1.8bUK£627.4m19.7x15.3x5.3x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026UK£12.0bUK£1.8bUK£627.2m21.8x19.1x6.6x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025UK£12.0bUK£1.8bUK£627.7m21.2x19.1x6.6x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025UK£13.9bUK£1.8bUK£623.7m29.8x22.3x7.7x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025UK£15.7bUK£1.8bUK£611.9m38x25.7x8.8x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025UK£16.4bUK£1.8bUK£616.8m28.1x26.5x9.2x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025UK£17.5bUK£1.8bUK£617.1m25.7x28.4x9.9x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025UK£16.9bUK£1.7bUK£596.6m30.5x28.3x9.7x
Sat, 31 May 2025UK£16.6bUK£1.7bUK£595.8m29.9x27.9x9.5x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025UK£16.6bUK£1.8bUK£596.2m27.4x27.8x9x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025UK£15.9bUK£1.9bUK£549.5m23.8x29x8.5x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025UK£16.3bUK£1.8bUK£556.1m25.3x29.2x8.8x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025UK£16.4bUK£1.9bUK£550.9m25.2x29.7x8.8x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024UK£15.1bUK£1.8bUK£520.0m25.9x29.1x8.5x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024UK£15.6bUK£1.8bUK£546.7m23.4x28.5x8.5x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024UK£16.5bUK£1.8bUK£525.1m25x31.3x9.1x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024UK£16.2bUK£1.8bUK£520.9m26x31.1x9x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024UK£14.5bUK£1.8bUK£520.2m20.8x28x8x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024UK£15.0bUK£1.8bUK£510.0m21.4x29.4x8.4x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024UK£15.0bUK£1.8bUK£505.8m21.3x29.7x8.5x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024UK£13.7bUK£1.7bUK£522.6m18.4x26.1x7.8x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024UK£13.9bUK£1.7bUK£526.1m24.3x26.4x8x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024UK£14.5bUK£1.7bUK£520.0m20.5x28x8.5x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024UK£14.9bUK£2.9bUK£594.6m17.1x25.1x5.1x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023UK£15.3bUK£2.9bUK£594.8m18.9x25.7x5.3x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023UK£14.8bUK£2.9bUK£591.4m19.6x25x5.1x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023UK£14.3bUK£2.9bUK£589.8m17x24.3x5x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023UK£13.7bUK£2.9bUK£585.6m16x23.5x4.8x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023UK£14.2bUK£2.7bUK£184.5m16.9x77x5.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

77x


Total Market Cap: UK£14.2bTotal Earnings: UK£184.5mTotal Revenue: UK£2.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Interactive Media and Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.4x202420252026
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 16.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 7.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Interactive Media and Services industry have grown 52% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 11% 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 Market0.74%
Telecom-0.039%
Interactive Media and Services1.54%
Interactive Media and Services1.54%
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
AUTO Autotrader GroupUK£5.247.1%
+UK£270.8m		-36.7%PE14x
RMV RightmoveUK£4.656.2%
+UK£202.0m		-42.8%PE15.8x
BCG Baltic Classifieds GroupUK£1.997.6%
+UK£60.0m		-44.3%PE19.6x
TRST Trustpilot GroupUK£2.715.6%
+UK£56.8m		12.8%PE185.3x
MONY MONY GroupUK£1.971.0%
+UK£10.2m		-0.5%PE12.3x

Latest News

RMV
UK£4.65
Rightmove
7D
6.2%
1Y
-42.8%
AUTO
UK£5.24
Autotrader Group
7D
7.1%
1Y
-36.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 30

AUTO: Sector Support And Buybacks Will Underpin Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Autotrader Group to about £7.65 from roughly £8.22, reflecting a series of reduced price targets that still sit alongside several Buy ratings and a broadly constructive sector view on European classifieds and AI related disruption risks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Autotrader Group shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several bullish analysts still highlighting upside potential even as some targets have been cut.
BCG
UK£1.99
Baltic Classifieds Group
7D
7.6%
1Y
-44.3%
MONY
UK£1.97
MONY Group
7D
1.0%
1Y
-0.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 22

MONY: Future Returns Will Reflect Buybacks Refreshed Earnings Assumptions And Stable Margins

The analyst price target for MONY Group has been adjusted from £1.66 to £1.80 per share. Analysts cited updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research, including the £1.85 target from Morgan Stanley and a new bullish initiation from BNP Paribas.
BOOM
UK£4.63
Audioboom Group
7D
-7.5%
1Y
32.1%
TRST
UK£2.71
Trustpilot Group
7D
5.6%
1Y
12.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 30

TRST: Shopify Partnership And German Expansion Will Support Stronger Future Returns

The latest analyst updates have lifted the implied fair value for Trustpilot Group to about £3.40 per share from roughly £3.07, with the shift mainly linked to firmer margin assumptions, a lower future P/E of around 42x, and recent supportive research including a new Overweight rating and raised price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent street research around Trustpilot Group gives a mixed picture, with some analysts pointing to underappreciated product strength and geographic opportunities, while others are more cautious.
DBOX
UK£0.06
Digitalbox
7D
8.0%
1Y
45.8%
BBSN
UK£0.89
Brave Bison Group
7D
2.3%
1Y
34.1%