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

UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D2.7%
  • 3M20.8%
  • 1Y89.5%
  • 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 means that the industry has gained 95% over the past year. 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
Wed, 25 Feb 2026UK£39.7bUK£38.3b-UK£3,418,572,800.1532.2x-11.6x1x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026UK£37.5bUK£37.9b-UK£3,435,745,794.4036.2x-10.9x1x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025UK£34.7bUK£38.1b-UK£3,454,280,830.5732.4x-10.1x0.9x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025UK£33.5bUK£38.4b-UK£3,469,303,072.1030x-9.7x0.9x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025UK£28.7bUK£36.5b-UK£3,350,653,748.2332.6x-8.6x0.8x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025UK£29.5bUK£36.3b-UK£3,338,663,643.7033.3x-8.8x0.8x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025UK£28.0bUK£36.3b-UK£3,337,771,290.2030x-8.4x0.8x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025UK£26.4bUK£36.0b-UK£3,415,522,562.2541.5x-7.7x0.7x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025UK£24.9bUK£35.2b-UK£3,332,348,959.0341x-7.5x0.7x
Sun, 04 May 2025UK£24.5bUK£35.1bUK£2.1b74.2x11.9x0.7x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025UK£24.3bUK£34.7bUK£2.0b70.1x12x0.7x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025UK£22.6bUK£34.4bUK£2.0b60.5x11.3x0.7x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025UK£21.7bUK£34.9bUK£1.9b8.6x11.3x0.6x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024UK£21.0bUK£34.5bUK£1.9b8.7x11.1x0.6x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024UK£22.0bUK£34.7bUK£1.9b9.3x11.5x0.6x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024UK£24.0bUK£34.2bUK£1.0b245.9x23.7x0.7x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024UK£24.7bUK£34.6bUK£1.0b249.9x24.1x0.7x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024UK£23.8bUK£35.2bUK£1.0b227.4x22.9x0.7x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024UK£23.8bUK£34.8bUK£887.4m19x26.8x0.7x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024UK£23.7bUK£35.1bUK£893.9m18.8x26.6x0.7x
Mon, 06 May 2024UK£22.8bUK£42.5bUK£9.2b21x2.5x0.5x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024UK£23.0bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b19.5x2.5x0.5x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024UK£22.3bUK£42.4bUK£9.1b17.8x2.4x0.5x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024UK£23.9bUK£42.4bUK£9.3b10.7x2.6x0.6x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023UK£23.6bUK£43.0bUK£9.4b10.9x2.5x0.5x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023UK£24.5bUK£43.3bUK£9.4b9.6x2.6x0.6x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023UK£24.7bUK£44.3bUK£10.6b8.7x2.3x0.6x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023UK£26.5bUK£43.7bUK£10.5b10.2x2.5x0.6x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023UK£23.6bUK£43.5bUK£10.4b9.4x2.3x0.5x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023UK£23.4bUK£43.1bUK£10.6b4.9x2.2x0.5x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023UK£25.0bUK£43.2bUK£10.6b5.6x2.4x0.6x
Tue, 09 May 2023UK£30.2bUK£44.2bUK£2.3b11.4x12.9x0.7x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023UK£28.1bUK£44.4bUK£2.3b10.4x12x0.6x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023UK£31.7bUK£45.0bUK£2.4b11.5x13.3x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£31.7bTotal 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 5.4x202420252026
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 5.3% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

GB Market1.89%
Telecom1.89%
Wireless Telecom2.68%
Wireless Telecom Services2.68%
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£3.501.0%
+UK£130.7m		146.1%PE32.2x
VOD Vodafone GroupUK£1.160.5%
+UK£43.7m		67.9%PS0.8x

Latest News

VOD
UK£1.16
Vodafone Group
7D
0.5%
1Y
67.9%

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£3.50
Airtel Africa
7D
1.0%
1Y
146.1%

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.