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Australian (ASX) Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-5.6%
  • 3M-13.7%
  • 1Y-58.9%
  • YTD-59.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Services industry has dropped 4.2%, driven by pullbacks in Propel Funeral Partners and IDP Education of 9.0% and 8.2%, respectively. Meanwhile, Nido Education actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 10.0% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 58% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 10 Sep 2026AU$1.5bAU$2.9b-AU$349,890,403.0016.3x-4.3x0.5x
Sat, 08 Aug 2026AU$1.8bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0013.9x-6.6x0.6x
Mon, 06 Jul 2026AU$1.7bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0011.3x-6.4x0.6x
Wed, 03 Jun 2026AU$1.8bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0011.6x-6.5x0.6x
Fri, 01 May 2026AU$2.2bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0012.6x-8x0.7x
Sun, 29 Mar 2026AU$2.4bAU$3.0b-AU$270,461,041.0013.6x-8.9x0.8x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026AU$3.0bAU$3.0bAU$129.3m13.3x23x1x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026AU$3.7bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m13.9x28.4x1.2x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025AU$3.7bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m14.7x28.4x1.2x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025AU$3.4bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m13.3x26.4x1.1x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025AU$4.0bAU$3.1bAU$122.4m14.6x32.5x1.3x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025AU$3.6bAU$3.1bAU$122.4m13.8x29.6x1.2x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025AU$3.4bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m15.6x30.5x1.1x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025AU$3.3bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m15.9x29.8x1.1x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025AU$3.4bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m14x30.5x1.1x
Sat, 03 May 2025AU$5.1bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m14.7x47.7x1.6x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025AU$5.2bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m15.2x49x1.7x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025AU$5.9bAU$3.2bAU$113.0m19.3x52.2x1.9x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025AU$6.2bAU$3.1bAU$93.1m19.9x66.4x2x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024AU$5.9bAU$3.1bAU$93.1m20.5x63.2x1.9x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024AU$6.4bAU$3.1bAU$92.0m18.6x69.8x2x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024AU$6.4bAU$3.1bAU$92.0m18.1x69.4x2x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024AU$7.2bAU$3.1bAU$92.2m19x77.9x2.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024AU$7.0bAU$3.3bAU$167.4m15.9x42x2.1x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024AU$6.9bAU$3.3bAU$167.7m14.9x40.9x2.1x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024AU$7.0bAU$3.3bAU$167.5m14.9x41.5x2.1x
Sun, 05 May 2024AU$7.4bAU$3.3bAU$153.8m18.6x48.2x2.2x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024AU$7.9bAU$3.3bAU$153.4m19.9x51.4x2.4x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024AU$8.2bAU$3.3bAU$158.6m25.9x51.6x2.5x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024AU$9.9bAU$3.9bAU$129.3m35.4x76.6x2.5x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023AU$10.2bAU$3.9bAU$130.4m35.2x77.9x2.6x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023AU$10.8bAU$3.9bAU$127.5m34.6x84.5x2.7x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023AU$10.5bAU$3.9bAU$126.3m35.1x83.3x2.7x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023AU$11.3bAU$3.9bAU$126.9m34.5x89.3x2.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

89.3x


Total Market Cap: AU$11.3bTotal Earnings: AU$126.9mTotal Revenue: AU$3.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 41.8x202420252026
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 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.53x.
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 9.9% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

AU Market-0.63%
Consumer Discretionary-2.68%
Consumer Services-5.56%
Specialized Consumer Services-5.02%
Education Services-5.90%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialized Consumer Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Education Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 49% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the Specialized Consumer Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% 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
NDO Nido EducationAU$0.2810.0%
+AU$5.7m		-58.6%PE16.4x
SHJ Shine JusticeAU$0.653.2%
+AU$3.4m		-4.4%PE11.4x
3PL 3P LearningAU$0.321.6%
+AU$1.4m		-53.3%PE8.7x
NXD NextEd GroupAU$0.081.3%
+AU$223.6k		-61.0%PS0.2x

Latest News

SHJ
AU$0.65
Shine Justice
7D
3.2%
1Y
-4.4%
Analysis Article • Sep 07

Here's Why We Think Shine Justice (ASX:SHJ) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
NDO
AU$0.28
Nido Education
7D
10.0%
1Y
-58.6%
GEM
AU$0.12
G8 Education
7D
-11.1%
1Y
-85.1%
Narrative Update • Sep 03

GEM: Index Inclusion Will Support Future Upside With Lower Earnings Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for G8 Education from A$0.27 to A$0.23, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for G8 Education No recent company specific news items for G8 Education have been provided in the available sources as at 1 Sep 2026.
EVO
AU$0.42
Embark Early Education
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-38.2%
EDU
AU$1.13
EDU Holdings
7D
-2.6%
1Y
109.3%
NXD
AU$0.08
NextEd Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
-61.0%
3PL
AU$0.32
3P Learning
7D
1.6%
1Y
-53.3%
CLU
AU$0.01
Cluey
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-88.0%
PFP
AU$2.93
Propel Funeral Partners
7D
-9.0%
1Y
-40.8%
IEL
AU$1.57
IDP Education
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-71.5%
Analysis Article • Aug 26

Bearish: Analysts Just Cut Their IDP Education Limited (ASX:IEL) Revenue and EPS estimates

Market forces rained on the parade of IDP Education Limited ( ASX:IEL ) shareholders today, when the analysts...