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Australian (ASX) Apparel Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 02, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M2.5%
  • 1Y14.5%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Apparel Retail industry is flat overall, with Step One Clothing standing out by going down 17%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 17% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Apparel Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 02 May 2024AU$7.7bAU$4.2bAU$343.5m17.2x22.5x1.8x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024AU$8.9bAU$4.2bAU$343.5m19.1x25.8x2.1x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024AU$8.3bAU$4.3bAU$356.3m17.1x23.4x2x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024AU$7.6bAU$4.8bAU$393.4m15x19.4x1.6x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023AU$7.4bAU$4.8bAU$393.4m14.7x18.8x1.6x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023AU$6.8bAU$4.8bAU$393.4m13.3x17.3x1.4x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023AU$6.7bAU$4.8bAU$393.4m12.1x17x1.4x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023AU$6.9bAU$4.8bAU$418.2m12.2x16.5x1.4x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023AU$6.5bAU$4.8bAU$431.2m11.4x15.1x1.4x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023AU$5.9bAU$4.6bAU$412.5m10.6x14.4x1.3x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023AU$5.8bAU$4.6bAU$412.5m9.7x14.1x1.3x
Fri, 05 May 2023AU$6.9bAU$4.6bAU$412.5m13.7x16.8x1.5x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023AU$6.8bAU$4.6bAU$452.0m11.4x15.1x1.5x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023AU$6.4bAU$4.1bAU$437.9m15.2x14.6x1.5x
Thu, 26 Jan 2023AU$6.3bAU$3.8bAU$395.6m15.4x16x1.6x
Sat, 24 Dec 2022AU$5.6bAU$3.8bAU$395.6m13.8x14.1x1.5x
Mon, 21 Nov 2022AU$6.0bAU$3.8bAU$395.6m14.1x15.1x1.6x
Wed, 19 Oct 2022AU$5.4bAU$3.8bAU$395.6m13.5x13.7x1.4x
Fri, 16 Sep 2022AU$5.3bAU$3.8bAU$357.7m17.8x14.7x1.4x
Sun, 14 Aug 2022AU$5.5bAU$3.7bAU$362.3m16.6x15.1x1.5x
Tue, 12 Jul 2022AU$5.0bAU$3.7bAU$362.3m13.1x13.9x1.4x
Thu, 09 Jun 2022AU$5.3bAU$3.7bAU$362.3m14.1x14.7x1.5x
Sat, 07 May 2022AU$5.9bAU$3.7bAU$362.3m16x16.2x1.6x
Mon, 04 Apr 2022AU$6.7bAU$3.7bAU$362.3m18.6x18.6x1.8x
Wed, 02 Mar 2022AU$7.3bAU$3.7bAU$386.8m20.7x18.8x2x
Fri, 28 Jan 2022AU$7.3bAU$3.5bAU$483.3m15.9x15.2x2.1x
Sun, 26 Dec 2021AU$8.4bAU$3.5bAU$483.3m17.4x17.3x2.4x
Tue, 23 Nov 2021AU$9.1bAU$3.5bAU$483.3m18.8x18.9x2.6x
Thu, 21 Oct 2021AU$8.8bAU$3.5bAU$483.3m18.1x18.2x2.5x
Sat, 18 Sep 2021AU$8.4bAU$3.4bAU$437.8m20.3x19.1x2.5x
Mon, 16 Aug 2021AU$7.7bAU$3.4bAU$437.8m19.4x17.6x2.3x
Mon, 31 May 2021AU$7.4bAU$2.6bAU$340.0m23.6x21.7x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

21.8x


Total Market Cap: AU$7.4bTotal Earnings: AU$340.0mTotal Revenue: AU$2.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Apparel Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.2x202220232024
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Apparel Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Apparel Retail industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 17% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Apparel Retail compare with similar industries?

AU Market-1.54%
Consumer Discretionary-0.96%
Specialty Stores-1.90%
Apparel Retail-1.67%
Home Furnishing Retail1.44%
Home Improvement Retail-0.70%
Specialty Stores-2.13%
Computer and Electronics Retail-2.25%
Automotive Retail-3.85%
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
CCX City Chic CollectiveAU$0.401.3%
+AU$1.2m
-10.1%PS0.4x
UNI Universal Store HoldingsAU$5.610.2%
+AU$767.2k
26.1%PE16.2x
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