Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
Header cover image

Australian (ASX) Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-2.9%
  • 3M-27.8%
  • 1Y-47.3%
  • YTD-54.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Services industry has dropped 2.9%, driven by a pullback from IDP Education of 4.4%. However, the industry is down 47% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 27% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Consumer Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 23 Jul 2026AU$1.7bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0011.1x-6.2x0.6x
Sat, 20 Jun 2026AU$1.8bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0011x-6.6x0.6x
Mon, 18 May 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0012x-7.1x0.6x
Wed, 15 Apr 2026AU$2.3bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0013.2x-8.6x0.8x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026AU$2.6bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0013.5x-9.5x0.9x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026AU$3.4bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m13.6x26.7x1.1x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026AU$3.6bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m14.6x27.8x1.2x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025AU$3.5bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m14x27.1x1.1x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025AU$3.7bAU$3.1bAU$122.4m14.5x30.4x1.2x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025AU$3.8bAU$3.1bAU$122.4m14.4x30.9x1.2x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025AU$3.5bAU$3.1bAU$115.8m16.5x30.4x1.1x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025AU$3.2bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m16.5x28.9x1x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025AU$3.3bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m14.3x29.9x1.1x
Tue, 20 May 2025AU$5.0bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m14.9x46.5x1.6x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025AU$4.9bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m14.7x46.2x1.6x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025AU$5.3bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m15.2x49.3x1.7x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025AU$6.1bAU$3.1bAU$93.1m18.8x65.7x2x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025AU$6.2bAU$3.1bAU$93.1m19.9x66.7x2x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024AU$6.3bAU$3.1bAU$93.1m21.4x68x2x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024AU$6.7bAU$3.1bAU$92.0m18.1x73.1x2.1x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024AU$7.3bAU$3.1bAU$92.2m18.7x78.9x2.3x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024AU$7.2bAU$3.4bAU$128.8m16.6x55.8x2.1x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024AU$6.8bAU$3.3bAU$167.4m16.1x40.8x2.1x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024AU$6.9bAU$3.3bAU$167.5m14.7x41.2x2.1x
Wed, 22 May 2024AU$7.7bAU$3.3bAU$154.0m18.6x49.8x2.3x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024AU$7.5bAU$3.3bAU$153.1m19.6x49.2x2.3x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024AU$8.2bAU$3.3bAU$153.5m22.1x53.2x2.5x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024AU$8.0bAU$3.0bAU$151.8m36.9x52.7x2.6x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024AU$10.3bAU$3.9bAU$129.9m36.9x79.5x2.6x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023AU$10.8bAU$3.9bAU$129.2m34.4x83.4x2.7x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023AU$10.8bAU$3.9bAU$127.3m32.3x84.6x2.7x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023AU$10.3bAU$3.9bAU$126.6m34.6x81.6x2.6x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023AU$11.3bAU$3.9bAU$130.5m28.7x87x2.9x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023AU$11.4bAU$3.7bAU$154.7m24.3x73.6x3.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

73.6x


Total Market Cap: AU$11.4bTotal Earnings: AU$154.7mTotal Revenue: AU$3.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 45.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Consumer Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.55x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Consumer Services industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 6.9% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

AU Market-0.32%
Consumer Discretionary-0.46%
Consumer Services-2.89%
Specialized Consumer Services-2.75%
Education Services-2.97%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialized Consumer Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 9.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 0.9% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Education Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 39% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 2.4% per year.
  • In contrast, the Specialized Consumer Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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
EDU EDU HoldingsAU$0.993.6%
+AU$4.4m		126.1%PE8.4x
3PL 3P LearningAU$0.313.3%
+AU$2.7m		-50.8%PE68.8x
SHJ Shine JusticeAU$0.591.7%
+AU$1.7m		-7.1%PE9.9x

Latest News

SHJ
AU$0.59
Shine Justice
7D
1.7%
1Y
-7.1%
IEL
AU$2.10
IDP Education
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-44.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

IEL: Share Buyback Will Support Future Re Rating Despite Index Removal

Analysts have trimmed their price target on IDP Education to A$4.21 from A$4.85, citing slightly higher discount rates, more measured revenue growth assumptions, modestly softer profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple in their refreshed models. What's in the News for IDP Education The Board of Directors of IDP Education authorized a share buyback plan on June 19, 2026, according to a buyback transaction announcement.
NDO
AU$0.35
Nido Education
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-46.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

nan

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Nido Education to A$0.73 from A$0.90, citing updated assumptions that reflect slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth and margins, and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Nido Education No recent company specific news items for Nido Education were identified in the provided sources.
PFP
AU$3.13
Propel Funeral Partners
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-33.1%
3PL
AU$0.31
3P Learning
7D
3.3%
1Y
-50.8%
NXD
AU$0.081
NextEd Group
7D
-10.0%
1Y
-60.5%
KME
AU$0.48
Kip McGrath Education Centres
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-17.2%
MFD
AU$0.14
Mayfield Childcare
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-56.9%
EDU
AU$0.99
EDU Holdings
7D
3.6%
1Y
126.1%
CLU
AU$0.007
Cluey
7D
-12.5%
1Y
-90.7%