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

UpdatedFeb 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D3.1%
  • 3M24.1%
  • 1Y94.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Wireless Telecom Services industry has risen 3.1%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 95%. 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
Sun, 22 Feb 2026UK£39.7bUK£38.3b-UK£3,417,152,326.7932.5x-11.6x1x
Tue, 20 Jan 2026UK£37.0bUK£37.8b-UK£3,419,679,449.2235.8x-10.8x1x
Thu, 18 Dec 2025UK£34.3bUK£38.2b-UK£3,462,771,997.5731.7x-9.9x0.9x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025UK£33.6bUK£38.5b-UK£3,482,229,567.1929.9x-9.6x0.9x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025UK£29.0bUK£36.5b-UK£3,353,910,495.0733.6x-8.6x0.8x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025UK£29.4bUK£36.3b-UK£3,339,897,589.1232.5x-8.8x0.8x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025UK£27.9bUK£36.4b-UK£3,342,316,917.9430.4x-8.3x0.8x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025UK£26.5bUK£35.9b-UK£3,415,906,767.1240.4x-7.7x0.7x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025UK£25.5bUK£35.3b-UK£3,340,245,199.0840.1x-7.6x0.7x
Thu, 01 May 2025UK£24.5bUK£35.1bUK£2.1b74.3x11.9x0.7x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025UK£24.3bUK£34.6bUK£2.0b69.6x12x0.7x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025UK£21.7bUK£34.4bUK£2.0b57.6x10.8x0.6x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025UK£22.4bUK£35.1bUK£1.9b8.9x11.6x0.6x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024UK£21.1bUK£34.4bUK£1.9b8.8x11.2x0.6x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024UK£21.6bUK£34.7bUK£1.9b9.2x11.3x0.6x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024UK£23.5bUK£34.4bUK£1.0b237x23.1x0.7x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024UK£24.2bUK£34.7bUK£1.0b236.6x23.6x0.7x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024UK£23.7bUK£35.2bUK£1.0b228.6x22.8x0.7x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024UK£23.2bUK£35.0bUK£890.5m18.4x26x0.7x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024UK£25.2bUK£35.2bUK£897.6m20.2x28.1x0.7x
Fri, 03 May 2024UK£22.6bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b20.8x2.5x0.5x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024UK£23.0bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b19.7x2.5x0.5x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024UK£21.5bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b17.9x2.4x0.5x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024UK£23.4bUK£42.5bUK£9.3b10.6x2.5x0.6x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023UK£23.6bUK£42.9bUK£9.4b11x2.5x0.5x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023UK£24.6bUK£43.4bUK£9.5b9.6x2.6x0.6x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023UK£25.3bUK£43.9bUK£10.5b9.1x2.4x0.6x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023UK£26.4bUK£43.6bUK£10.4b10x2.5x0.6x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023UK£24.0bUK£43.6bUK£10.5b9.3x2.3x0.6x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023UK£23.0bUK£43.2bUK£10.7b4.8x2.2x0.5x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023UK£25.9bUK£43.5bUK£10.7b5.5x2.4x0.6x
Sat, 06 May 2023UK£30.2bUK£44.2bUK£2.3b11.4x12.9x0.7x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023UK£28.1bUK£44.6bUK£2.4b10.3x11.9x0.6x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023UK£31.5bUK£44.6bUK£2.4b11.6x13.3x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£31.5bTotal Earnings: UK£2.4bTotal Revenue: UK£44.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Wireless Telecom Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 5.5x202420252026
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 5.1% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

GB Market2.09%
Telecom1.40%
Wireless Telecom3.15%
Wireless Telecom Services3.15%
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£3.547.5%
+UK£896.0m		156.7%PE32.5x
VOD Vodafone GroupUK£1.161.2%
+UK£177.8m		74.5%PS0.8x

Latest News

VOD
UK£1.16
Vodafone Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
74.5%

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£3.54
Airtel Africa
7D
7.5%
1Y
156.7%

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.