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U.K. (FTSE) Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 05, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M2.6%
  • 1Y12.8%
  • YTDn/a

The Broadcasting industry has stayed flat over the last week. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 12% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 37% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 05 Dec 2025UK£5.6bUK£9.0bUK£98.7m16.7x57x0.6x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025UK£5.0bUK£9.0bUK£98.3m14.1x50.7x0.6x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025UK£5.4bUK£9.0bUK£98.7m16.1x54.8x0.6x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025UK£5.3bUK£8.9bUK£99.8m16.4x53.4x0.6x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025UK£5.5bUK£9.1bUK£57.5m17.3x95.5x0.6x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025UK£5.3bUK£9.0bUK£282.1m7.6x18.8x0.6x
Wed, 21 May 2025UK£4.9bUK£8.9bUK£279.7m7.3x17.6x0.6x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025UK£4.4bUK£9.0bUK£277.6m6.9x16x0.5x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025UK£4.6bUK£8.9bUK£279.9m7x16.6x0.5x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025UK£4.8bUK£3.6bUK£429.6m6.7x11.2x1.3x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025UK£4.6bUK£3.6bUK£429.6m6.1x10.7x1.3x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024UK£2.8bUK£3.6bUK£429.6m6.4x6.5x0.8x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024UK£2.9bUK£3.6bUK£429.6m6.6x6.7x0.8x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024UK£3.1bUK£3.6bUK£429.6m7.1x7.2x0.9x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024UK£3.1bUK£3.6bUK£425.7m7.2x7.4x0.9x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024UK£3.2bUK£3.6bUK£425.7m7.3x7.5x0.9x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024UK£3.3bUK£3.6bUK£201.7m15.5x16.2x0.9x
Thu, 23 May 2024UK£3.1bUK£3.6bUK£201.7m14.6x15.2x0.8x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024UK£2.8bUK£3.6bUK£198.3m13.3x14.1x0.8x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024UK£2.9bUK£3.6bUK£210.0m13.6x13.6x0.8x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024UK£2.3bUK£3.7bUK£277.0m8.4x8.4x0.6x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024UK£2.4bUK£3.7bUK£277.0m8.7x8.7x0.7x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023UK£2.5bUK£3.7bUK£277.0m8.9x8.9x0.7x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023UK£2.7bUK£3.7bUK£277.0m9.6x9.6x0.7x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023UK£2.8bUK£3.7bUK£277.0m9.6x10x0.8x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023UK£2.9bUK£3.7bUK£301.3m5.6x9.5x0.8x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023UK£2.9bUK£3.7bUK£301.3m5.8x9.8x0.8x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023UK£2.7bUK£3.7bUK£427.3m6.4x6.4x0.7x
Fri, 26 May 2023UK£3.0bUK£3.7bUK£427.3m6.8x7x0.8x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023UK£3.4bUK£3.7bUK£427.3m7.8x7.9x0.9x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023UK£3.3bUK£3.7bUK£452.5m4.4x7.3x0.9x
Thu, 16 Feb 2023UK£3.7bUK£3.7bUK£518.3m6.3x7.1x1x
Sat, 14 Jan 2023UK£3.3bUK£3.7bUK£518.3m6.1x6.4x0.9x
Mon, 12 Dec 2022UK£3.2bUK£3.7bUK£493.1m6.1x6.5x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.2bTotal Earnings: UK£493.1mTotal Revenue: UK£3.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.8x202320242025
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the British Broadcasting industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadcasting industry have declined 42% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 34% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Broadcasting compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.31%
Telecom-0.33%
Media-0.60%
Broadcasting0.58%
Publishing0.21%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Advertising-1.03%
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
CAN Canal+UK£2.571.1%
+UK£28.5m		n/aPS0.5x
ITV ITVUK£0.830.1%
+UK£3.8m		12.8%PE16.7x

Latest News

STVG
UK£1.05
STV Group
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-53.9%

STVG: Revenue Will Sustain Confidence Amid Interim Dividend Suspension Through Uncertain Trading Conditions

Analysts have maintained their price target for STV Group at £1.63, citing stable assumptions in fair value and discount rate metrics. Only marginal changes have been observed in profit margin and future price-to-earnings expectations.
ITV
UK£0.83
ITV
7D
0.1%
1Y
12.8%

ITV: Broadcast Division Sale Talks And Competitive Shifts Will Inform Market Outlook

Narrative Update: ITV Price Target Adjusted Analysts have lowered their price target for ITV shares from £1.12 to £1.05. They cite slightly reduced growth and profitability expectations in their latest outlook.
CAN
UK£2.57
Canal+
7D
1.1%
1Y
n/a