The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector plays a vital role in supporting various industries by providing specialized knowledge and services. This sector includes a diverse range of companies that contribute to legal, accounting, management consulting, engineering, and scientific research. With the proliferation of advanced technologies and increasing complexity in business operations, the demand for professional services continues to rise, making it a cornerstone of the modern economy. Leading companies such as IBM, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Infosys, illustrate the wide array of offerings within this sector, from IT consulting to biomedical research and development.
Key drivers of growth in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector include ongoing technological advancements, globalization, and the growing importance of data-driven decision-making. Firms across various industries are increasingly outsourcing their professional needs to access specialized talent and expertise, which further contributes to the development of this sector. Current trends such as digital transformation, remote work tools, and the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence and analytics are shaping the future landscape, with firms like Virtusa Corp and Adyen leading the charge into tech-driven service models.
The significance of this sector extends beyond merely supporting other industries. It fosters innovation, enhances productivity, and is integral to economic growth. As organizations continue to navigate challenges related to compliance, operational efficiency, and market competition, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector remains essential in enabling sophisticated solutions and facilitating critical advancements, ensuring that businesses have the tools and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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| 2011 | -3.8% | 10.3% | 26.8% | 27.3% | 23.2% | 22.2% | 31.6% | 26.6% | 26.8% | 27.3% | 27.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| 2012 | 26.5% | 45.5% | 39.8% | 31.1% | 28.2% | 38.7% | 31.7% | 31.2% | 31.3% | 31.2% | 26.1% | 26.8% | 27.1% | 26.4% | |
| 2013 | 67.5% | 47.0% | 32.7% | 28.6% | 41.3% | 32.6% | 31.9% | 31.9% | 31.7% | 26.1% | 26.8% | 27.2% | 26.3% | ||
| 2014 | 29.1% | 18.1% | 17.7% | 35.4% | 26.5% | 26.8% | 27.5% | 27.8% | 22.1% | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.4% | |||
| 2015 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 37.6% | 25.9% | 26.3% | 27.2% | 27.6% | 21.3% | 22.7% | 23.5% | 22.9% | ||||
| 2016 | 17.0% | 55.3% | 32.4% | 31.4% | 31.4% | 31.2% | 23.3% | 24.7% | 25.4% | 24.5% | |||||
| 2017 | 106.1% | 40.9% | 36.5% | 35.3% | 34.2% | 24.4% | 25.8% | 26.5% | 25.4% | ||||||
| 2018 | -3.7% | 11.2% | 17.6% | 20.6% | 12.5% | 15.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | |||||||
| 2019 | 28.3% | 30.0% | 30.0% | 16.9% | 20.2% | 22.0% | 21.3% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 31.6% | 30.9% | 13.3% | 18.3% | 20.8% | 20.1% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 30.1% | 5.2% | 14.2% | 18.2% | 17.9% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -15.0% | 6.9% | 14.5% | 15.1% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 34.5% | 32.9% | 27.3% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 31.4% | 23.8% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 16.7% |
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| 2018 | 15.1% | 18.4% | 34.1% | 57.2% | 80.3% | 84.6% | 77.7% | 80.3% | |||||||
| 2019 | 21.8% | 44.7% | 74.4% | 101.8% | 102.8% | 91.1% | 92.2% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 71.9% | 108.7% | 138.7% | 130.4% | 109.1% | 107.4% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 153.4% | 181.3% | 154.1% | 119.6% | 115.3% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 212.3% | 154.4% | 109.3% | 106.7% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 107.2% | 71.4% | 80.2% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 41.8% | 68.0% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 99.0% |
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| Market Cap The average market value of companies in this sector. | $14.4B | |
| Dividend Yield Yearly payout to shareholders per share. The percentage indicates the payout in relation to the share price. | 1.15 % | |
| Beta Indicates the relationship between the price performance of a share and the market. | 0.96 | |
| P/E Ratio Ratio between share price and earnings per share. A low ratio could indicate that the stock is undervalued or investors aren't expecting high growth. A high ratio could indicate that the stock is overvalued or investors are expecting high growth. | 34.73 | |
| Negative P/E Ratio A negative P/E ratio shows that the company is not profitable, and it shows how many years it would take the company to lose its entire market capitalisation if it did not change anything. | -46.77 | |
| Profitable Companies | 91% | |
| PEG The ratio between the P/E ratio and the growth rate of the company's earnings per share in the last twelve months. A lower PEG could mean that a stock is undervalued. | 9.91 | |
| Price to Sales Ratio Market cap divided by the revenue in the most recent year. | 6.25 | |
| Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio is the Market cap divided by the Book value of the company. | 6.6 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT Enterprise Value divided by EBIT. | 17.44 | |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue Enterprise value divided by revenue. | 7.05 | |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value Total debt divided by enterprise value. | 0.13 | |
| Debt to Equity A higher ratio indicates a higher risk. However, the ratio is difficult to compare between industries where common amounts of debt vary. | 0.78 | |
| Profit Margin Net income divided by revenue of the last 4 quarters. It indicates the company's profitability. | 14.83% | |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) The rate at which the company's net income has increased to the same quarter one year ago. | +7.8% | |
| Return on Equity Equity divided by market cap. | 19.36% | |
| Return on Assets Indicates a company's profitability in relation to its total assets. | 6.49% | |
| Return on Invested Capital Return on invested capital (ROIC) is net income after dividends divided by the sum of debt and equity. It shows how effective a company is at turning capital invested by shareholders and other debtholders into profits. | 13.93% |
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