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Australian (ASX) Apparel Retail Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-1.9%
- 3M-19.5%
- 1Y-46.5%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Apparel Retail industry has dropped 5.3%, driven by declines in Universal Store Holdings and Accent Group of 6.2% and 8.1%, respectively. The industry has fallen 46% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 09 May 2026 | AU$3.0b | AU$3.6b | AU$205.0m | 13.3x | 14.6x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 06 Apr 2026 | AU$3.1b | AU$3.6b | AU$201.8m | 13.7x | 15.6x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 04 Mar 2026 | AU$3.6b | AU$3.7b | AU$201.5m | 16.1x | 17.7x | 1x |
| Fri, 30 Jan 2026 | AU$3.6b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.2x | 16.1x | 1x |
| Sun, 28 Dec 2025 | AU$3.9b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.8x | 17.3x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 25 Nov 2025 | AU$4.4b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 14.7x | 19.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 23 Oct 2025 | AU$4.7b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 16.6x | 20.7x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 20 Sep 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$4.4b | AU$317.2m | 14.5x | 16.6x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 15x | 17.4x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | AU$6.0b | AU$7.0b | AU$336.1m | 19.1x | 18x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 13 Jun 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 16.8x | 16.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 11 May 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 17x | 17.7x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 08 Apr 2025 | AU$4.9b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 14.8x | 15.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 06 Mar 2025 | AU$5.8b | AU$4.4b | AU$335.5m | 16.6x | 17.2x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | AU$8.1b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 19x | 24.1x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | AU$8.1b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 20.3x | 24x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | AU$8.1b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 21.1x | 24.2x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | AU$8.1b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 22.4x | 24.1x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | AU$8.3b | AU$4.3b | AU$352.3m | 23x | 23.6x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | AU$8.0b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 19.4x | 23.2x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | AU$7.5b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 18.3x | 21.8x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | AU$7.4b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17x | 21.6x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | AU$7.7b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 16.9x | 22.4x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | AU$8.2b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 18x | 24x | 2x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | AU$8.2b | AU$4.2b | AU$340.6m | 17.3x | 24.2x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | AU$7.8b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 15x | 19.9x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | AU$7.5b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 15x | 19x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | AU$6.9b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 12.7x | 17.5x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | AU$6.2b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 12.4x | 15.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | AU$6.8b | AU$4.8b | AU$418.2m | 11.8x | 16.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | AU$6.7b | AU$4.8b | AU$431.2m | 13x | 15.7x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | AU$6.3b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 11x | 15.3x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 18 Jun 2023 | AU$5.8b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 10.4x | 14.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 16 May 2023 | AU$6.8b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 13.6x | 16.6x | 1.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
16.6x
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 14.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 19.1x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Apparel Retail industry have declined 21% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 7.7% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian Apparel Retail compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | 0.20% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -2.60% | |
| Specialty Stores | -4.11% | |
| Apparel Retail | -1.91% | |
| Home Improvement Retail | 12.42% | |
| Home Furnishing Retail | 0.48% | |
| Automotive Retail | -4.50% | |
| Specialty Stores | -4.62% | |
| Computer and Electronics Retail | -6.10% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMV Premier Investments | AU$12.35 | 0.5% +AU$9.6m | -42.8% | PE13.7x | |
| STP Step One Clothing | AU$0.20 | 3.8% +AU$1.4m | -76.9% | PS0.5x |