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

UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D3.1%
  • 3M24.1%
  • 1Y94.8%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Wireless Telecom Services industry is up 2.5%, with all of the companies up. This means that the industry has gained 97% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 41% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 21 Feb 2026UK£39.7bUK£38.3b-UK£3,413,500,263.2232.5x-11.6x1x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026UK£36.7bUK£37.8b-UK£3,418,227,663.3435.5x-10.7x1x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025UK£34.1bUK£38.1b-UK£3,459,466,019.7631.8x-9.9x0.9x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025UK£34.1bUK£38.4b-UK£3,475,424,361.4930.5x-9.8x0.9x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025UK£29.0bUK£36.5b-UK£3,353,910,495.0733.6x-8.6x0.8x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025UK£28.9bUK£36.4b-UK£3,349,920,825.3631.4x-8.6x0.8x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025UK£28.4bUK£36.6b-UK£3,365,661,177.8330.4x-8.5x0.8x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025UK£26.5bUK£35.9b-UK£3,415,906,767.1240.4x-7.7x0.7x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025UK£25.5bUK£35.2b-UK£3,331,156,735.6939.6x-7.7x0.7x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025UK£24.0bUK£35.0bUK£2.0b72.9x11.7x0.7x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025UK£24.1bUK£34.5bUK£2.0b70x12x0.7x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025UK£21.7bUK£34.4bUK£2.0b57.6x10.8x0.6x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025UK£22.3bUK£35.2bUK£1.9b8.9x11.5x0.6x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024UK£21.2bUK£34.3bUK£1.9b8.9x11.3x0.6x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024UK£21.6bUK£34.7bUK£1.9b9.2x11.3x0.6x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024UK£23.5bUK£34.4bUK£1.0b237x23.1x0.7x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024UK£24.0bUK£34.6bUK£1.0b238.4x23.5x0.7x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024UK£23.7bUK£35.2bUK£1.0b227x22.7x0.7x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024UK£23.2bUK£35.0bUK£890.5m18.4x26x0.7x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024UK£25.3bUK£35.2bUK£897.1m20.1x28.2x0.7x
Thu, 02 May 2024UK£22.5bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b20.5x2.5x0.5x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024UK£23.0bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b19.7x2.5x0.5x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024UK£21.5bUK£42.3bUK£9.1b17.8x2.4x0.5x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024UK£23.4bUK£42.4bUK£9.3b10.6x2.5x0.6x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023UK£23.5bUK£43.0bUK£9.4b10.8x2.5x0.5x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023UK£24.6bUK£43.4bUK£9.5b9.6x2.6x0.6x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023UK£25.3bUK£43.9bUK£10.5b9.1x2.4x0.6x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023UK£25.8bUK£43.6bUK£10.4b9.5x2.5x0.6x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023UK£24.0bUK£43.7bUK£10.5b9.3x2.3x0.5x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023UK£23.0bUK£43.2bUK£10.6b4.7x2.2x0.5x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023UK£25.5bUK£43.6bUK£10.7b5.4x2.4x0.6x
Fri, 05 May 2023UK£30.0bUK£44.4bUK£2.3b11.3x12.8x0.7x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023UK£28.1bUK£44.6bUK£2.4b10.3x11.9x0.6x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023UK£31.8bUK£44.8bUK£2.4b11.6x13.4x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£31.8bTotal Earnings: UK£2.4bTotal Revenue: UK£44.8bTotal 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.