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Australian (ASX) Consumer Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
- 7D-0.7%
- 3M-6.9%
- 1Y-50.1%
- YTD-52.1%
The Consumer Services is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Propel Funeral Partners has stood out, gaining 3.6%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 50% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 27% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Consumer Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | AU$1.8b | AU$3.0b | -AU$270,616,041.00 | 14.1x | -6.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 17 Jul 2026 | AU$1.7b | AU$3.0b | -AU$270,461,041.00 | 11.9x | -6.4x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | AU$1.7b | AU$3.0b | -AU$270,461,041.00 | 11.8x | -6.2x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 12 May 2026 | AU$2.0b | AU$3.0b | -AU$270,461,041.00 | 12.4x | -7.3x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 09 Apr 2026 | AU$2.5b | AU$3.0b | -AU$270,461,041.00 | 13.4x | -9.3x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 07 Mar 2026 | AU$2.8b | AU$3.0b | -AU$270,461,041.00 | 14.6x | -10.3x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 02 Feb 2026 | AU$3.8b | AU$3.0b | AU$129.1m | 14.2x | 29x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 31 Dec 2025 | AU$3.6b | AU$3.0b | AU$129.1m | 14.7x | 28.1x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | AU$3.5b | AU$3.0b | AU$129.1m | 12.3x | 27.1x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 26 Oct 2025 | AU$3.8b | AU$3.1b | AU$122.4m | 14.5x | 30.9x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 23 Sep 2025 | AU$3.8b | AU$3.1b | AU$122.4m | 14.3x | 30.7x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 21 Aug 2025 | AU$3.6b | AU$3.1b | AU$110.7m | 16.9x | 32.1x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 19 Jul 2025 | AU$3.2b | AU$3.1b | AU$110.7m | 16.2x | 28.6x | 1x |
| Mon, 16 Jun 2025 | AU$3.3b | AU$3.1b | AU$110.7m | 14.6x | 29.9x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 14 May 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$3.1b | AU$106.7m | 15.2x | 49.4x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 11 Apr 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$3.1b | AU$106.7m | 14.9x | 47.9x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 09 Mar 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$3.1b | AU$114.8m | 15.4x | 44.9x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 04 Feb 2025 | AU$6.3b | AU$3.1b | AU$93.2m | 19x | 67.1x | 2x |
| Thu, 02 Jan 2025 | AU$6.2b | AU$3.1b | AU$93.1m | 19.9x | 66.9x | 2x |
| Sat, 30 Nov 2024 | AU$6.3b | AU$3.1b | AU$92.0m | 22.4x | 68.7x | 2x |
| Mon, 28 Oct 2024 | AU$6.6b | AU$3.1b | AU$92.0m | 17.6x | 71.9x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 25 Sep 2024 | AU$7.2b | AU$3.1b | AU$92.2m | 18.6x | 78x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | AU$7.0b | AU$3.4b | AU$127.8m | 17.2x | 54.7x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 21 Jul 2024 | AU$6.9b | AU$3.3b | AU$167.6m | 16.1x | 41.1x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 18 Jun 2024 | AU$7.2b | AU$3.3b | AU$167.4m | 14.7x | 42.9x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 16 May 2024 | AU$7.6b | AU$3.3b | AU$153.9m | 18.2x | 49.4x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 13 Apr 2024 | AU$7.4b | AU$3.3b | AU$153.4m | 19.9x | 48.2x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 11 Mar 2024 | AU$8.2b | AU$3.3b | AU$153.7m | 23.6x | 53.5x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 07 Feb 2024 | AU$7.8b | AU$3.0b | AU$151.6m | 37.8x | 51.8x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 05 Jan 2024 | AU$10.1b | AU$3.9b | AU$129.9m | 35.4x | 77.6x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 03 Dec 2023 | AU$10.7b | AU$3.9b | AU$129.7m | 34.1x | 82.2x | 2.7x |
| Tue, 31 Oct 2023 | AU$10.3b | AU$3.9b | AU$126.6m | 35.1x | 81.2x | 2.6x |
| Thu, 28 Sep 2023 | AU$10.4b | AU$3.9b | AU$126.6m | 34.4x | 82.5x | 2.7x |
| Sat, 26 Aug 2023 | AU$11.6b | AU$3.9b | AU$176.1m | 20.8x | 65.9x | 3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
65.9x
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 0.58x.
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 8.1% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Consumer Discretionary industry?
| AU Market | -1.70% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -5.22% | |
| Consumer Services | -0.70% | |
| Specialized Consumer Services | 2.20% | |
| Education Services | -2.40% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Specialized Consumer Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 9.3x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 9.8%, 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 40% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 10% per year.
- In contrast, the Specialized Consumer Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.8% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFP Propel Funeral Partners | AU$3.38 | 2.7% +AU$12.4m | -31.2% | PE22.1x | |
| GEM G8 Education | AU$0.14 | 3.7% +AU$3.9m | -84.8% | PS0.1x | |
| 3PL 3P Learning | AU$0.32 | 3.3% +AU$2.7m | -47.9% | PE69.9x | |
| SHJ Shine Justice | AU$0.62 | 2.5% +AU$2.5m | -3.1% | PE10.4x | |
| EVO Embark Early Education | AU$0.41 | 2.5% +AU$2.0m | -41.0% | PE7.8x |
