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Australian (ASX) Apparel Retail Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-1.5%
- 3M-19.8%
- 1Y-48.4%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Apparel Retail industry has dropped 1.5%, driven by a pullback from Premier Investments of 3.0%. Meanwhile, Universal Store Holdings actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.9% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 48% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Apparel Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Jan 2026 | AU$3.7b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.1x | 16.4x | 1x |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 | AU$3.9b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.6x | 17.1x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 11 Nov 2025 | AU$4.6b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 16.2x | 20.4x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 09 Oct 2025 | AU$4.9b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 17.2x | 21.5x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 06 Sep 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$4.4b | AU$317.2m | 14.8x | 17x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 04 Aug 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 14.3x | 16.6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 02 Jul 2025 | AU$5.0b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 13.8x | 15.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 30 May 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 17.4x | 16.9x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 27 Apr 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 15.8x | 16.5x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 25 Mar 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 15.5x | 17.6x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 20 Feb 2025 | AU$6.4b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 20.3x | 19.1x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | AU$7.2b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 18.7x | 21.5x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 16 Dec 2024 | AU$8.0b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 21x | 23.8x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | AU$8.3b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 21.6x | 24.7x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | AU$8.1b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 22.1x | 23.9x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 08 Sep 2024 | AU$8.4b | AU$4.3b | AU$352.3m | 21.9x | 23.8x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | AU$7.3b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 18x | 21.3x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 04 Jul 2024 | AU$7.0b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17.4x | 20.5x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | AU$7.5b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17.5x | 21.9x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 29 Apr 2024 | AU$7.7b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17x | 22.6x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | AU$8.7b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 18.6x | 25.4x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | AU$8.4b | AU$4.3b | AU$372.4m | 17x | 22.5x | 2x |
| Sun, 21 Jan 2024 | AU$7.4b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 14.6x | 18.8x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2023 | AU$7.4b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 14.6x | 18.8x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 16 Nov 2023 | AU$7.0b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 13.9x | 17.8x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2023 | AU$6.7b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 12.1x | 17x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 11 Sep 2023 | AU$7.0b | AU$4.8b | AU$418.2m | 13.2x | 16.8x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 09 Aug 2023 | AU$6.2b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 11.3x | 15.1x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 07 Jul 2023 | AU$6.1b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 10.8x | 14.8x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 04 Jun 2023 | AU$5.9b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 9.8x | 14.4x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 02 May 2023 | AU$7.0b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 13.9x | 16.9x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 30 Mar 2023 | AU$6.7b | AU$4.6b | AU$452.0m | 11.1x | 14.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 25 Feb 2023 | AU$6.4b | AU$4.1b | AU$437.9m | 15.3x | 14.6x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 23 Jan 2023 | AU$6.2b | AU$3.8b | AU$395.6m | 15x | 15.6x | 1.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
15.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Apparel Retail 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 16.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 19.1x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Apparel Retail industry have declined 17% 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 Comparison
How does Australian Apparel Retail compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | 1.60% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 2.53% | |
| Specialty Stores | 0.15% | |
| Apparel Retail | -1.53% | |
| Home Furnishing Retail | 4.83% | |
| Automotive Retail | 4.73% | |
| Home Improvement Retail | 0.74% | |
| Specialty Stores | -1.43% | |
| Computer and Electronics Retail | -3.74% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNI Universal Store Holdings | AU$8.52 | 3.0% +AU$19.2m | 10.4% | PE28.1x | |
| CCX City Chic Collective | AU$0.14 | 12.0% +AU$5.8m | 33.3% | PS0.4x | |
| STP Step One Clothing | AU$0.36 | 4.3% +AU$2.7m | -71.3% | PE5.3x |
