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U.K. (FTSE) Wireless Telecom Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D-1.6%
  • 3M18.4%
  • 1Y81.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Wireless Telecom Services industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by a pullback from Vodafone Group of 3.2%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 82%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 41% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 04 Mar 2026UK£39.2bUK£38.5b-UK£3,431,929,503.7832x-11.4x1x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026UK£37.4bUK£37.6b-UK£3,425,174,652.2335x-10.9x1x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025UK£35.1bUK£38.0b-UK£3,442,551,341.0833.6x-10.2x0.9x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025UK£32.3bUK£38.4b-UK£3,465,669,544.2428.7x-9.3x0.8x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025UK£29.4bUK£36.5b-UK£3,349,697,897.8332.5x-8.8x0.8x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025UK£28.6bUK£36.5b-UK£3,365,094,344.9832.1x-8.5x0.8x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025UK£28.7bUK£36.2b-UK£3,329,745,403.0331.5x-8.6x0.8x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025UK£26.4bUK£36.2b-UK£3,429,497,757.7740.9x-7.7x0.7x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025UK£24.6bUK£35.5b-UK£3,368,359,531.0840.2x-7.3x0.7x
Sun, 11 May 2025UK£23.5bUK£35.0bUK£2.2b22.4x10.9x0.7x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025UK£21.5bUK£35.6bUK£2.1b59.4x10.4x0.6x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025UK£22.7bUK£34.7bUK£2.0b60.4x11.2x0.7x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025UK£22.7bUK£34.8bUK£2.0b59.3x11.3x0.7x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024UK£21.5bUK£34.4bUK£1.9b8.8x11.3x0.6x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024UK£22.1bUK£34.7bUK£1.9b9.3x11.6x0.6x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024UK£23.3bUK£34.3bUK£1.0b239.5x23x0.7x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024UK£24.1bUK£34.4bUK£1.0b251.6x23.7x0.7x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024UK£24.2bUK£35.0bUK£1.0b237.2x23.3x0.7x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024UK£23.3bUK£34.7bUK£886.2m18.6x26.2x0.7x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024UK£22.9bUK£34.9bUK£886.3m18.2x25.9x0.7x
Mon, 13 May 2024UK£23.3bUK£42.4bUK£8.9b2.1x2.6x0.5x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024UK£22.4bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b19.7x2.4x0.5x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024UK£22.4bUK£42.3bUK£9.1b18x2.5x0.5x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024UK£22.8bUK£42.3bUK£9.1b20.8x2.5x0.5x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024UK£23.5bUK£43.0bUK£9.4b11x2.5x0.5x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023UK£23.4bUK£42.9bUK£9.4b9.6x2.5x0.5x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023UK£24.7bUK£44.3bUK£10.6b8.6x2.3x0.6x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023UK£26.7bUK£44.2bUK£10.6b9.9x2.5x0.6x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023UK£23.1bUK£43.2bUK£10.3b8.7x2.2x0.5x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023UK£24.1bUK£43.7bUK£10.8b4.9x2.2x0.6x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023UK£24.6bUK£43.1bUK£10.6b5.5x2.3x0.6x
Tue, 16 May 2023UK£28.7bUK£44.2bUK£2.3b10.8x12.3x0.6x
Thu, 13 Apr 2023UK£28.9bUK£44.6bUK£2.4b10.7x12.3x0.6x
Sat, 11 Mar 2023UK£31.2bUK£45.0bUK£2.4b11.4x13.1x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£31.2bTotal Earnings: UK£2.4bTotal Revenue: UK£45.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Wireless Telecom Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 5.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the British Wireless Telecommunication Services industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 5.2% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Wireless Telecom Services compare with similar industries?

GB Market1.95%
Telecom1.11%
Wireless Telecom-1.64%
Wireless Telecom Services-1.64%
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
AAF Airtel AfricaUK£3.530.7%
+UK£86.6m		149.5%PE32x

Latest News

VOD
UK£1.11
Vodafone Group
7D
-4.7%
1Y
58.7%

VOD: Lofty Cash Flow Hopes Will Struggle Against Execution And Legal Risks

Narrative Update Vodafone's updated fair value estimate edges higher to reflect a modest uplift in analyst price targets, with recent moves such as Berenberg's increase to £1.19 and broader Street commentary pointing to expectations for steadier free cash flow, a more supportive profit margin profile, and a slightly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vodafone highlights a mix of optimism and restraint, with some firms lifting price targets while still flagging execution and valuation risks.
AAF
UK£3.53
Airtel Africa
7D
0.7%
1Y
149.5%

AAF: Future Multiple Expansion Will Likely Stall After Recent Rating Downgrade

Airtel Africa's analyst price target has shifted to £3.02 from £1.44, with analysts pointing to updated fair value assumptions, a higher discount rate, and a revised future P/E outlook that reflects recent research, including a higher target from Deutsche Bank and a Hold stance from HSBC. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Airtel Africa highlights a mix of views, with some analysts adjusting price targets while others shift to a more neutral stance.