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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 1.1%, driven by pullbacks from every company within the industry. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 83%. 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
Tue, 03 Mar 2026UK£39.2bUK£38.5b-UK£3,431,929,503.7832x-11.4x1x
Thu, 29 Jan 2026UK£37.7bUK£37.6b-UK£3,423,283,054.7135.9x-11x1x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025UK£35.1bUK£38.0b-UK£3,443,148,280.3833.6x-10.2x0.9x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025UK£32.6bUK£38.3b-UK£3,460,963,194.8829.6x-9.4x0.8x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025UK£29.2bUK£36.4b-UK£3,344,522,639.2932.8x-8.7x0.8x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025UK£28.6bUK£36.4b-UK£3,356,648,253.0333x-8.5x0.8x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025UK£28.7bUK£36.2b-UK£3,329,745,403.0331.5x-8.6x0.8x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025UK£26.7bUK£36.2b-UK£3,439,790,715.6741.9x-7.8x0.7x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025UK£24.3bUK£35.4b-UK£3,354,711,371.3239.8x-7.3x0.7x
Sat, 10 May 2025UK£23.5bUK£35.0bUK£2.2b22.4x10.9x0.7x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025UK£22.2bUK£35.2bUK£2.1b63.1x10.8x0.6x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025UK£22.7bUK£34.4bUK£2.0b59.5x11.3x0.7x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025UK£22.4bUK£34.8bUK£1.9b8.8x11.7x0.6x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024UK£21.5bUK£34.4bUK£1.9b8.8x11.3x0.6x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024UK£22.1bUK£34.7bUK£1.9b9.3x11.6x0.6x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024UK£23.3bUK£34.3bUK£1.0b237.2x23x0.7x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024UK£24.1bUK£34.4bUK£1.0b251.8x23.7x0.7x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024UK£23.9bUK£35.0bUK£1.0b233.1x23.1x0.7x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024UK£22.9bUK£34.7bUK£885.3m18.2x25.9x0.7x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024UK£22.9bUK£34.8bUK£884.6m18.2x25.9x0.7x
Sun, 12 May 2024UK£23.3bUK£42.4bUK£8.9b2.1x2.6x0.5x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024UK£22.5bUK£42.5bUK£9.2b19.8x2.5x0.5x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024UK£22.5bUK£42.3bUK£9.1b18.4x2.5x0.5x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024UK£22.8bUK£42.4bUK£9.3b9.5x2.5x0.5x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024UK£23.5bUK£42.9bUK£9.4b11x2.5x0.5x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023UK£23.4bUK£42.9bUK£9.4b9.7x2.5x0.5x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023UK£24.4bUK£44.2bUK£10.6b8.6x2.3x0.6x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023UK£26.7bUK£44.2bUK£10.6b9.9x2.5x0.6x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023UK£23.3bUK£43.3bUK£10.4b8.7x2.2x0.5x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023UK£23.9bUK£43.8bUK£10.8b4.9x2.2x0.5x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023UK£24.6bUK£43.1bUK£10.6b5.5x2.3x0.6x
Mon, 15 May 2023UK£28.6bUK£44.3bUK£2.3b10.8x12.2x0.6x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023UK£28.9bUK£44.6bUK£2.4b10.6x12.3x0.6x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023UK£31.3bUK£45.2bUK£2.4b11.4x13.1x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£31.3bTotal Earnings: UK£2.4bTotal Revenue: UK£45.2bTotal 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 5.4% 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£3.602.9%
+UK£370.7m		151.4%PE32.8x

Latest News

VOD
UK£1.13
Vodafone Group
7D
-3.2%
1Y
59.5%

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£3.60
Airtel Africa
7D
2.9%
1Y
151.4%

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.