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U.K. (FTSE) Telecom Services and Carriers Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 05, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-1.2%
  • 3M-3.9%
  • 1Y53.8%
  • YTD47.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by declines in Zegona Communications and BT Group of 3.6% and 1.8%, respectively. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 54%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 30% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Telecom Services and Carriers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 05 Nov 2025UK£28.1bUK£23.1bUK£808.2m15.1x34.8x1.2x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025UK£29.1bUK£23.1bUK£811.4m15.6x35.9x1.3x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025UK£31.1bUK£23.0bUK£817.0m17x38x1.3x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025UK£28.0bUK£23.0bUK£815.9m17x34.3x1.2x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025UK£25.2bUK£21.2bUK£1.1b16.4x23.6x1.2x
Sat, 24 May 2025UK£23.7bUK£21.2bUK£1.1b15.9x22.1x1.1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025UK£22.0bUK£21.4bUK£783.0m18.9x28.1x1x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025UK£21.6bUK£21.3bUK£770.5m21.1x28x1x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025UK£20.4bUK£21.3bUK£771.0m21.4x26.5x1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025UK£17.9bUK£21.3bUK£770.7m21x23.3x0.8x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024UK£19.4bUK£21.3bUK£771.5m27.8x25.1x0.9x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024UK£17.9bUK£21.4bUK£897.0m27x19.9x0.8x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024UK£18.3bUK£21.4bUK£896.9m28.3x20.4x0.9x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024UK£17.6bUK£21.3bUK£894.1m27.4x19.7x0.8x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024UK£17.6bUK£21.3bUK£894.1m16.2x19.6x0.8x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024UK£17.0bUK£21.3bUK£894.1m16.1x19x0.8x
Sun, 26 May 2024UK£15.8bUK£21.3bUK£894.0m14.5x17.6x0.7x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024UK£13.3bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7x0.6x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024UK£13.1bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x6.9x0.6x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024UK£13.3bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7x0.6x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024UK£13.8bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7.3x0.6x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023UK£14.5bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b11.6x7.7x0.7x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023UK£13.1bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b20.9x6.9x0.6x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023UK£12.2bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b20.5x6.3x0.6x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023UK£12.3bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b21x6.3x0.6x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023UK£12.7bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b21.5x6.5x0.6x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023UK£13.1bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b14.4x6.7x0.6x
Mon, 29 May 2023UK£15.4bUK£21.3bUK£1.9b15.4x7.9x0.7x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023UK£16.3bUK£21.4bUK£1.7b15.9x9.3x0.8x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023UK£14.9bUK£21.4bUK£1.7b14.9x8.6x0.7x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023UK£15.2bUK£21.3bUK£1.7b13.8x8.7x0.7x
Tue, 17 Jan 2023UK£14.0bUK£21.5bUK£1.8b13.1x7.9x0.7x
Thu, 15 Dec 2022UK£12.5bUK£21.5bUK£1.8b12x7x0.6x
Sat, 12 Nov 2022UK£13.0bUK£21.5bUK£1.8b19.2x7.3x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£13.0bTotal Earnings: UK£1.8bTotal Revenue: UK£21.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Telecom Services and Carriers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Telecom industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 34.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 16.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.82x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Telecom industry have declined 23% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.5% 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 Trends

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

GB Market-0.10%
Telecom-2.65%
Telecom Services and Carriers-1.22%
Integrated Telecom Services-1.10%
Alternative Carriers-4.70%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Integrated Telecom Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 16.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 23.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Alternative Carriers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 22.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Integrated Telecom Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 23% per year.
  • In contrast, the Alternative Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.5% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
HTWS Helios TowersUK£1.554.3%
+UK£67.4m		42.7%PE25.1x

Latest News

GAMA
UK£9.75
Gamma Communications
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-38.8%

Gamma Communications (LON:GAMA) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Nov 05
Gamma Communications (LON:GAMA) Could Easily Take On More Debt
BT.A
UK£1.80
BT Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
26.6%

BT.A: Telecom Sector Resilience And Industry Mergers Will Drive Near-Term Outperformance

Analysts have lowered their price targets on BT Group, with reductions ranging from £2.25 to £1.40 per share. They cite concerns about ongoing revenue pressures and expected further declines in key business segments.
HTWS
UK£1.55
Helios Towers
7D
4.3%
1Y
42.7%

HTWS: Revenue Stability And Expansion Will Support Upside Amid Higher Risks

Analysts have reduced their price target for Helios Towers from £2.55 to £2.45 per share. This reflects a modest adjustment, primarily due to updated discount rate assumptions.
BBB
UK£0.19
Bigblu Broadband
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-52.3%
ZEG
UK£12.10
Zegona Communications
7D
-3.6%
1Y
280.5%

An Intrinsic Calculation For Zegona Communications plc (LON:ZEG) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued

Oct 07
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