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Australian (ASX) Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-2.4%
  • 3M-3.2%
  • 1Y-44.8%
  • YTD-45.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Services industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by pullbacks in IDP Education and G8 Education of 1.6% and 3.5%, respectively. However, the industry is down 45% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 23 Nov 2025AU$3.3bAU$3.0bAU$129.1m13.2x25.8x1.1x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025AU$4.0bAU$3.1bAU$122.4m14.5x32.6x1.3x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025AU$3.7bAU$3.1bAU$122.4m15.1x30.1x1.2x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025AU$3.5bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m16.9x31.6x1.1x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025AU$3.2bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m16.2x28.6x1x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025AU$3.3bAU$3.1bAU$110.7m14.2x30.1x1.1x
Fri, 09 May 2025AU$5.2bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m15x48.3x1.7x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025AU$5.1bAU$3.1bAU$106.7m14.8x47.5x1.6x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025AU$5.5bAU$3.1bAU$112.9m18.4x48.5x1.8x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025AU$6.4bAU$3.1bAU$93.2m19.2x68.6x2x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024AU$6.2bAU$3.1bAU$93.1m20.3x66.1x2x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024AU$6.1bAU$3.1bAU$92.0m19.6x66.5x1.9x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024AU$6.6bAU$3.1bAU$92.0m18.1x72x2.1x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024AU$7.2bAU$3.1bAU$92.2m20.5x77.8x2.3x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024AU$7.2bAU$3.3bAU$122.7m15.2x58.6x2.2x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024AU$6.9bAU$3.3bAU$167.8m14.4x40.9x2.1x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024AU$7.0bAU$3.3bAU$167.4m14.9x42.1x2.1x
Sat, 11 May 2024AU$7.4bAU$3.3bAU$153.8m19.1x48.1x2.2x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024AU$7.7bAU$3.3bAU$153.7m19.4x49.8x2.3x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024AU$8.1bAU$3.3bAU$153.3m23x52.9x2.5x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024AU$9.8bAU$3.9bAU$128.9m36.1x76x2.5x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023AU$10.2bAU$3.9bAU$130.5m36x77.9x2.6x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023AU$10.4bAU$3.9bAU$127.8m34.9x81x2.6x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023AU$10.3bAU$3.9bAU$126.4m35x81.6x2.6x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023AU$10.5bAU$3.9bAU$127.0m34.9x82.8x2.7x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023AU$10.7bAU$3.7bAU$155.2m25.2x68.9x2.9x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023AU$10.8bAU$3.7bAU$155.8m23.9x69.2x2.9x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023AU$11.0bAU$3.7bAU$159.2m22.5x68.9x3x
Sun, 14 May 2023AU$12.1bAU$3.7bAU$162.1m25.5x74.4x3.3x
Tue, 11 Apr 2023AU$12.2bAU$3.6bAU$157.6m26.1x77.3x3.3x
Thu, 09 Mar 2023AU$12.5bAU$3.6bAU$157.3m26.8x79.2x3.4x
Sat, 04 Feb 2023AU$13.6bAU$3.4bAU$96.0m32.7x141.3x4x
Mon, 02 Jan 2023AU$12.0bAU$3.4bAU$94.8m29.5x126.5x3.6x
Wed, 30 Nov 2022AU$12.6bAU$3.4bAU$111.7m25.6x112.4x3.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

112.4x


Total Market Cap: AU$12.6bTotal Earnings: AU$111.7mTotal Revenue: AU$3.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 64.8x202320242025
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 industry is trading at a PE ratio of 26.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 64.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Services industry have grown 4.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 3.5% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

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

AU Market-2.49%
Consumer Discretionary-1.66%
Consumer Services-2.37%
Specialized Consumer Services-1.19%
Education Services-2.82%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Specialized Consumer Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 9.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 38.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Education Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 63.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Education Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 24% 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 18% 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
EVO Embark Early EducationAU$0.663.1%
+AU$3.7m		-18.5%PE11.4x
SHJ Shine JusticeAU$0.691.5%
+AU$1.7m		-19.7%PE204.2x

Latest News

GEM
AU$0.69
G8 Education
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-47.7%

GEM: Strengthening Occupancy Rates Will Support Recovery Despite Short-Term Uncertainty

Analysts have lowered their price target for G8 Education from A$1.49 to A$1.06, citing concerns about the challenging operating environment and uncertainties related to potential liabilities. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from market analysts reflects a balanced yet cautious stance toward G8 Education, with a mix of optimism regarding long-term fundamentals and concern over current operational and legal challenges.
PFP
AU$4.75
Propel Funeral Partners
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-17.7%
IEL
AU$4.83
IDP Education
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-60.8%

IEL: Future Dividend Outlook Will Support Continued Market Confidence

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for IDP Education, reducing the fair value estimate from $7.70 to $7.64. This change is due to minor adjustments in discount rates and profit margin expectations.
AKG
AU$0.12
Academies Australasia Group
7D
-4.0%
1Y
9.1%

It Looks Like Academies Australasia Group Limited's (ASX:AKG) CEO May Expect Their Salary To Be Put Under The Microscope

Nov 14
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NDO
AU$0.58
Nido Education
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-19.3%
EVO
AU$0.66
Embark Early Education
7D
3.1%
1Y
-18.5%
SHJ
AU$0.69
Shine Justice
7D
1.5%
1Y
-19.7%

Shine Justice Ltd (ASX:SHJ) Not Flying Under The Radar

Nov 06
Shine Justice Ltd (ASX:SHJ) Not Flying Under The Radar
EDU
AU$0.62
EDU Holdings
7D
-8.8%
1Y
588.9%

It's Down 28% But EDU Holdings Limited (ASX:EDU) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Nov 06
It's Down 28% But EDU Holdings Limited (ASX:EDU) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
NXD
AU$0.34
NextEd Group
7D
-17.1%
1Y
151.9%

NextEd Group Limited (ASX:NXD) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump

Nov 01
NextEd Group Limited (ASX:NXD) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump
3PL
AU$0.60
3P Learning
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-20.0%