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U.K. (FTSE) Multi-Utilities Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M6.7%
  • 1Y20.5%
  • YTDn/a

The Multi-Utilities industry has been flat over the last week, but Telecom Plus has lost 3.3%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 20% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Multi-Utilities Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Dec 2025UK£65.2bUK£38.9bUK£2.7b18x24.2x1.7x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025UK£65.4bUK£38.8bUK£2.7b19.1x24.2x1.7x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025UK£65.6bUK£39.7bUK£2.7b19.5x24.7x1.7x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025UK£60.6bUK£39.7bUK£2.7b18.8x22.8x1.5x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025UK£61.6bUK£39.7bUK£2.7b19x23.2x1.6x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025UK£59.4bUK£40.1bUK£4.2b17.8x14x1.5x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025UK£60.2bUK£40.1bUK£4.2b18x14.2x1.5x
Thu, 08 May 2025UK£61.8bUK£41.1bUK£3.1b20.9x19.7x1.5x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025UK£59.2bUK£41.1bUK£3.1b17.9x18.9x1.4x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025UK£56.5bUK£41.1bUK£3.1b17.8x18x1.4x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025UK£55.0bUK£41.7bUK£2.9b17.2x18.9x1.3x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024UK£54.0bUK£41.7bUK£2.9b18.2x18.6x1.3x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024UK£56.2bUK£41.8bUK£2.9b19.4x19.4x1.3x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024UK£57.7bUK£42.4bUK£3.4b20.3x17x1.4x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024UK£58.8bUK£42.4bUK£3.4b19.8x17.3x1.4x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024UK£56.1bUK£42.4bUK£3.4b20.6x16.5x1.3x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024UK£54.4bUK£48.3bUK£6.2b20.2x8.7x1.1x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024UK£40.5bUK£49.1bUK£6.2b14.5x6.5x0.8x
Fri, 10 May 2024UK£50.0bUK£50.0bUK£6.6b16.2x7.6x1x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024UK£46.3bUK£50.0bUK£6.6b15x7.1x0.9x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024UK£46.5bUK£50.0bUK£6.6b15.1x7.1x0.9x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024UK£47.8bUK£53.4bUK£6.9b15.3x7x0.9x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023UK£47.8bUK£53.4bUK£6.9b15.3x7x0.9x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023UK£46.5bUK£53.4bUK£6.9b14.6x6.8x0.9x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023UK£44.8bUK£54.1bUK£7.0b13.2x6.4x0.8x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023UK£48.6bUK£54.1bUK£7.0b14x6.9x0.9x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023UK£44.2bUK£54.1bUK£7.0b12.9x6.3x0.8x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023UK£45.6bUK£47.9bUK£2.0b16.6x22.8x1x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023UK£45.6bUK£46.6bUK£2.0b20.1x23.1x1x
Sat, 13 May 2023UK£50.6bUK£45.9bUK£2.2b23x23x1.1x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023UK£49.7bUK£45.9bUK£2.2b23.8x22.6x1.1x
Wed, 08 Mar 2023UK£45.4bUK£45.9bUK£2.2b23.3x20.7x1x
Fri, 03 Feb 2023UK£45.6bUK£40.3bUK£2.0b23.7x23.3x1.1x
Sun, 01 Jan 2023UK£43.9bUK£40.3bUK£2.0b25.5x22.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.4x


Total Market Cap: UK£43.9bTotal Earnings: UK£2.0bTotal Revenue: UK£40.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Multi-Utilities Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.9x202320242025
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Multi-Utilities industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Multi-Utilities industry have grown 11% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Multi-Utilities compare with similar industries?

GB Market1.06%
Utilities-0.44%
Other Utilities-0.42%
Multi-Utilities-0.42%
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
CNA CentricaUK£1.681.4%
+UK£98.2m		30.5%PS0.4x

Latest News

CNA
UK£1.68
Centrica
7D
1.4%
1Y
30.5%
NG.
UK£11.38
National Grid
7D
-0.6%
1Y
20.5%

NG.: Dividend Outlook And Regulatory Outcomes Will Shape Returns Ahead

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on National Grid, reflecting a slightly higher fair value estimate of approximately $11.96 as they factor in stronger anticipated revenue growth, partially offset by a small compression in forecast profit margins and future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the modestly higher price target as a reflection of improving growth visibility for National Grid, particularly as regulated asset base expansion and inflation-linked mechanisms support more resilient top line progression.
TEP
UK£13.56
Telecom Plus
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-21.5%

TEP: Increased Interim Dividend Will Support Attractive Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target on Telecom Plus modestly higher to reflect steady expectations for fair value, discount rates, and long term profitability, while confirming that the shares remain appropriately valued against projected growth and earnings multiples. What's in the News Proposed increase to the interim dividend to 38 pence per share for the six months ended 30 September 2025, up from 37 pence in H1 FY25 (Company announcement) Dividend scheduled to be paid on 19 December 2025 to shareholders on the register as of 5 December 2025 (Company announcement) Shares to trade ex dividend on 4 December 2025, setting the cutoff date for eligibility for the increased interim payout (Company announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate, unchanged at £23.48 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.