Narrative Update • May 15
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Australian (ASX) Apparel Retail Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D1.5%
- 3M-22.4%
- 1Y-48.3%
- YTDn/a
The Apparel Retail industry is up 1.5% in the last week, with Premier Investments up 2.7%. Meanwhile, City Chic Collective actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 18% in the last week. However, the industry is down 48% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 26 May 2026 | AU$3.1b | AU$3.7b | AU$213.2m | 12.7x | 14.5x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 23 Apr 2026 | AU$3.1b | AU$3.6b | AU$205.0m | 14x | 15.3x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | AU$3.2b | AU$3.7b | AU$201.5m | 13.3x | 15.8x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 16 Feb 2026 | AU$3.6b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.1x | 16.1x | 1x |
| Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | AU$3.8b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.2x | 16.6x | 1x |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | AU$3.9b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 12.7x | 17.2x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 09 Nov 2025 | AU$4.5b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 16x | 19.9x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 07 Oct 2025 | AU$5.0b | AU$3.6b | AU$226.0m | 17.8x | 22.1x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 04 Sep 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$4.4b | AU$317.2m | 14.3x | 16.3x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 02 Aug 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 14.3x | 16.6x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 30 Jun 2025 | AU$4.9b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 13.7x | 15.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 28 May 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 17.2x | 17.1x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 25 Apr 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 15.8x | 16.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 23 Mar 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$4.4b | AU$312.7m | 15.8x | 18x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 18 Feb 2025 | AU$6.4b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 19x | 19.1x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | AU$7.0b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 19.4x | 20.7x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | AU$8.0b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 21x | 23.8x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | AU$8.1b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 21.9x | 24.2x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | AU$7.9b | AU$4.3b | AU$336.3m | 22.2x | 23.6x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 06 Sep 2024 | AU$8.3b | AU$4.3b | AU$352.3m | 22x | 23.5x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | AU$7.7b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 18.9x | 22.4x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 02 Jul 2024 | AU$7.1b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17.6x | 20.7x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | AU$7.4b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17.2x | 21.5x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | AU$7.7b | AU$4.2b | AU$343.5m | 17x | 22.6x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | AU$8.4b | AU$4.2b | AU$340.6m | 17.6x | 24.6x | 2x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | AU$8.4b | AU$4.3b | AU$367.6m | 17.1x | 22.8x | 2x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | AU$7.3b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 14.5x | 18.7x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | AU$7.3b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 14.6x | 18.7x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | AU$6.7b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 13.5x | 17.1x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | AU$6.7b | AU$4.8b | AU$393.4m | 12.3x | 17x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | AU$7.0b | AU$4.8b | AU$418.2m | 13.2x | 16.8x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 07 Aug 2023 | AU$6.3b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 11.2x | 15.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 05 Jul 2023 | AU$6.1b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 10.5x | 14.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 02 Jun 2023 | AU$5.9b | AU$4.6b | AU$412.5m | 9.6x | 14.4x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
14.4x
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 14.5x 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 0.83x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Apparel Retail industry have declined 20% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 7.0% 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 | 0.078% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 1.01% | |
| Specialty Stores | -2.33% | |
| Apparel Retail | 1.46% | |
| Computer and Electronics Retail | 1.94% | |
| Specialty Stores | -0.93% | |
| Home Furnishing Retail | -1.55% | |
| Home Improvement Retail | -3.33% | |
| Automotive Retail | -9.26% | |
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$11.59 | 2.7% +AU$47.9m | -44.6% | PE12.8x |
