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Australian (ASX) Auto Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D1.1%
  • 3M-19.6%
  • 1Y-26.6%
  • YTD-28.1%

PWR Holdings is up 4.8%, leading the way for the Auto Components industry, which has gained 1.9%. In the past year, the industry is down 22%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 24% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Auto Components Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 13 May 2026AU$3.7bAU$2.4bAU$33.3m17.3x110x1.5x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026AU$4.0bAU$2.4bAU$33.3m17.2x119.3x1.7x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026AU$4.4bAU$2.4bAU$33.3m17.1x131x1.8x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026AU$4.7bAU$2.4bAU$38.0m22.5x123.3x2x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026AU$5.0bAU$2.4bAU$38.0m24.6x132.5x2.1x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025AU$5.3bAU$2.4bAU$38.0m25.7x139.8x2.2x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025AU$5.5bAU$2.4bAU$38.0m25.7x146x2.3x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025AU$5.7bAU$2.4bAU$38.0m27.9x149.4x2.4x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025AU$5.9bAU$2.4bAU$45.8m31.9x129.6x2.5x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025AU$5.2bAU$2.4bAU$244.5m20.1x21.4x2.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025AU$4.6bAU$2.4bAU$244.5m18.9x19x2x
Thu, 15 May 2025AU$4.9bAU$2.4bAU$244.5m20.1x20.1x2.1x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025AU$4.6bAU$2.4bAU$244.5m18.6x18.7x1.9x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025AU$5.3bAU$2.4bAU$244.5m21x21.5x2.2x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025AU$5.7bAU$2.3bAU$266.6m16.6x21.4x2.5x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025AU$6.1bAU$2.3bAU$266.6m16.5x22.7x2.6x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024AU$6.3bAU$2.3bAU$266.6m16.3x23.5x2.7x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024AU$6.2bAU$2.3bAU$266.6m16.2x23.3x2.7x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024AU$6.6bAU$2.3bAU$266.6m15.8x24.9x2.8x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024AU$6.2bAU$2.3bAU$265.4m16.5x23.3x2.7x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024AU$6.4bAU$2.4bAU$251.2m15.9x25.6x2.7x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024AU$6.2bAU$2.4bAU$251.2m14.3x24.8x2.6x
Fri, 17 May 2024AU$6.4bAU$2.4bAU$251.2m14.7x25.3x2.7x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024AU$6.3bAU$2.4bAU$251.2m14.2x25x2.7x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024AU$6.5bAU$2.4bAU$251.2m14.8x26x2.8x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024AU$6.0bAU$2.3bAU$231.2m17.1x26.1x2.6x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024AU$5.7bAU$2.3bAU$151.9m16.2x37.4x2.5x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023AU$5.5bAU$2.3bAU$151.9m15.8x36.3x2.4x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023AU$5.2bAU$2.3bAU$151.9m15.2x34.5x2.3x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023AU$5.7bAU$2.3bAU$151.9m16.9x37.4x2.5x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023AU$5.8bAU$2.3bAU$172.3m18.1x33.9x2.5x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023AU$5.1bAU$2.3bAU$148.6m23.1x34.6x2.3x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023AU$4.9bAU$2.3bAU$148.6m19.7x32.7x2.1x
Sat, 20 May 2023AU$5.1bAU$2.3bAU$148.6m20.7x34.3x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.3x


Total Market Cap: AU$5.1bTotal Earnings: AU$148.6mTotal Revenue: AU$2.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Auto Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 52.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Auto Components industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 113x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 52.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Auto Components industry have declined 39% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Consumer Discretionary industry?

AU Market-0.098%
Consumer Discretionary-3.03%
Auto Components1.06%
Auto Parts and Equipment1.06%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Auto Parts and Equipment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 52.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 13.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 52.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 24% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 13% per year.
  • In contrast, the Auto Parts and Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 24% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ARB ARBAU$18.374.3%
+AU$63.6m		-43.7%PE17.3x
PWH PWR HoldingsAU$9.017.3%
+AU$61.4m		30.4%PE79.9x
AHL Adrad HoldingsAU$1.270.8%
+AU$813.2k		111.7%PE17.4x

Latest News

PWH
AU$9.01
PWR Holdings
7D
7.3%
1Y
30.4%
Narrative Update • May 07

PWH: Medium Term Profile And Dividend Outlook Will Support Premium P E Level

Analysts have updated their view on PWR Holdings with a higher price target of A$10.40, citing confidence that the stock's premium valuation is supported by its medium term growth profile. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the A$10.40 price target as support for the view that PWR Holdings can justify a premium valuation through its medium term growth profile.
ARB
AU$18.37
ARB
7D
4.3%
1Y
-43.7%
Narrative Update • May 02

ARB: Neutral Coverage And Limited Catalysts Will Support Premium Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for ARB to about A$25.82 from about A$27.32, reflecting slightly softer assumptions on growth and profitability and echoing recent Street research that points to limited near term catalysts for the shares. Analyst Commentary Coverage on ARB has recently been resumed with a Neutral stance and an A$22.30 price target, which sits below the latest fair value estimate of A$25.82.
DDT
AU$0.003
DataDot Technology
7D
-14.3%
1Y
-25.0%
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ABV
AU$0.12
Advanced Braking Technology
7D
-4.0%
1Y
37.9%
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AOV
AU$6.35
Amotiv
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-22.8%
Narrative Update • Apr 25

AOV: Future Dividend And Reaffirmed Guidance Will Support Undervalued Earnings Outlook

Amotiv's updated analyst price target has shifted to A$7.95 from A$9.15, as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, modest tweaks to long term revenue growth and margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around Amotiv, with bearish analysts flagging a mix of valuation and execution risks that could limit upside to the A$7.95 target.
AHL
AU$1.27
Adrad Holdings
7D
0.8%
1Y
111.7%
SFC
AU$18.00
Schaffer
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-15.1%