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Australian (ASX) Automotive Retail Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D-5.6%
- 3M0.6%
- 1Y-5.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Automotive Retail industry has dropped 6.8%, driven by Eagers Automotive declining 5.9%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Automotive Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | AU$7.1b | AU$19.4b | AU$256.0m | 10.1x | 27.6x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 18 Jul 2026 | AU$7.1b | AU$19.4b | AU$256.0m | 9.4x | 27.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | AU$7.1b | AU$19.4b | AU$256.0m | 9.4x | 27.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 13 May 2026 | AU$7.7b | AU$19.4b | AU$256.0m | 11.5x | 30.1x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 10 Apr 2026 | AU$7.6b | AU$19.4b | AU$256.0m | 12.7x | 29.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 08 Mar 2026 | AU$7.3b | AU$19.4b | AU$256.0m | 14x | 28.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 03 Feb 2026 | AU$8.6b | AU$18.2b | AU$270.7m | 23.6x | 31.9x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 01 Jan 2026 | AU$8.6b | AU$18.2b | AU$270.7m | 25.2x | 31.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | AU$9.7b | AU$18.2b | AU$270.7m | 26.7x | 36x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 27 Oct 2025 | AU$9.3b | AU$18.2b | AU$270.7m | 24.6x | 34.5x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | AU$8.6b | AU$18.2b | AU$270.7m | 23.4x | 31.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | AU$7.1b | AU$17.0b | AU$276.4m | 18.4x | 25.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | AU$6.0b | AU$17.0b | AU$276.4m | 13.9x | 21.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$17.0b | AU$276.4m | 13x | 19.2x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$17.0b | AU$276.4m | 13.8x | 20.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | AU$5.0b | AU$17.0b | AU$276.4m | 11x | 18.3x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | AU$4.7b | AU$17.0b | AU$276.4m | 11.7x | 17x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | AU$4.0b | AU$16.2b | AU$370.4m | 8.2x | 10.8x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | AU$3.8b | AU$16.2b | AU$370.4m | 8.6x | 10.3x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | AU$3.7b | AU$16.2b | AU$370.4m | 9x | 10.1x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | AU$3.8b | AU$16.2b | AU$370.4m | 8.4x | 10.4x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | AU$3.6b | AU$16.2b | AU$370.4m | 8.3x | 9.7x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | AU$3.5b | AU$16.2b | AU$376.1m | 7.7x | 9.2x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | AU$3.6b | AU$15.4b | AU$414.0m | 6.7x | 8.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | AU$3.5b | AU$15.4b | AU$414.0m | 6.4x | 8.4x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | AU$4.2b | AU$15.4b | AU$414.0m | 7.7x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$15.4b | AU$414.0m | 8.1x | 10.7x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | AU$4.8b | AU$15.4b | AU$414.0m | 7.7x | 11.6x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$14.2b | AU$419.6m | 7.6x | 11.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$14.2b | AU$419.6m | 7.2x | 11x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | AU$4.4b | AU$14.2b | AU$419.6m | 7x | 10.5x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | AU$4.4b | AU$14.2b | AU$419.6m | 7.5x | 10.4x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | AU$4.6b | AU$14.2b | AU$419.6m | 7.6x | 11x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | AU$4.8b | AU$14.1b | AU$417.7m | 7.9x | 11.4x | 0.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
11.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Automotive Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.6x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.34x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Automotive Retail industry have declined 15% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 11% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, 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 Automotive Retail compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | -1.54% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -4.97% | |
| Specialty Stores | -8.90% | |
| Automotive Retail | -5.64% | |
| Home Improvement Retail | -1.15% | |
| Apparel Retail | -4.11% | |
| Specialty Stores | -5.88% | |
| Home Furnishing Retail | -11.33% | |
| Computer and Electronics Retail | -15.04% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWR Peter Warren Automotive Holdings | AU$0.97 | 1.0% +AU$1.7m | -47.8% | PE10.5x |