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Australian (ASX) Automotive Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-6.4%
  • 3M-18.6%
  • 1Y17.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Automotive Retail industry has dropped 8.9%, driven by a pullback from Eagers Automotive of 7.2%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 14%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Automotive Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 22 May 2026AU$7.0bAU$19.4bAU$256.0m11x27.5x0.4x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026AU$7.7bAU$19.4bAU$256.0m12.7x30x0.4x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026AU$6.9bAU$19.4bAU$256.0m12.6x27.1x0.4x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026AU$8.7bAU$18.2bAU$270.7m22.1x32x0.5x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026AU$9.2bAU$18.2bAU$270.7m25x33.8x0.5x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025AU$9.2bAU$18.2bAU$270.7m25.7x34.1x0.5x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025AU$10.0bAU$18.2bAU$270.7m26.5x36.8x0.5x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025AU$8.8bAU$18.2bAU$270.7m24.8x32.6x0.5x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025AU$8.4bAU$18.2bAU$270.7m23.8x31.1x0.5x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025AU$5.9bAU$17.0bAU$276.4m15.3x21.4x0.3x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025AU$5.4bAU$17.0bAU$276.4m13x19.5x0.3x
Sat, 24 May 2025AU$5.5bAU$17.0bAU$276.4m13.2x19.9x0.3x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025AU$5.3bAU$17.0bAU$276.4m11.5x19.3x0.3x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025AU$4.7bAU$17.0bAU$276.4m11.7x17x0.3x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025AU$4.1bAU$16.2bAU$370.4m8.3x11x0.3x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025AU$3.9bAU$16.2bAU$370.4m8.6x10.6x0.2x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024AU$3.7bAU$16.2bAU$370.4m9x10x0.2x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024AU$3.8bAU$16.2bAU$370.4m8.3x10.2x0.2x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024AU$3.6bAU$16.2bAU$370.4m8x9.8x0.2x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024AU$3.5bAU$16.2bAU$375.5m8x9.5x0.2x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024AU$3.5bAU$15.4bAU$414.0m6.6x8.4x0.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024AU$3.5bAU$15.4bAU$414.0m6.3x8.5x0.2x
Sun, 26 May 2024AU$3.7bAU$15.4bAU$414.0m7.2x8.8x0.2x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024AU$4.3bAU$15.4bAU$414.0m8x10.5x0.3x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024AU$4.6bAU$15.4bAU$414.0m8x11.2x0.3x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024AU$4.8bAU$14.2bAU$419.6m7.6x11.5x0.3x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024AU$4.7bAU$14.2bAU$419.6m7.1x11.3x0.3x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023AU$4.5bAU$14.2bAU$419.6m7.1x10.8x0.3x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023AU$4.5bAU$14.2bAU$419.6m7.2x10.8x0.3x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023AU$4.7bAU$14.2bAU$419.6m7.5x11.2x0.3x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023AU$5.2bAU$14.2bAU$419.6m7.7x12.5x0.4x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023AU$4.8bAU$13.0bAU$459.9m7x10.4x0.4x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023AU$4.4bAU$13.0bAU$459.9m6.4x9.6x0.3x
Mon, 29 May 2023AU$4.1bAU$13.0bAU$459.9m6.6x9x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

9x


Total Market Cap: AU$4.1bTotal Earnings: AU$459.9mTotal Revenue: AU$13.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Automotive Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.2x202420252026
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 26.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.33x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Automotive Retail industry have declined 18% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 14% 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-0.39%
Consumer Discretionary1.29%
Specialty Stores-1.56%
Automotive Retail-6.36%
Computer and Electronics Retail0.97%
Home Furnishing Retail0.71%
Specialty Stores0.15%
Apparel Retail-0.41%
Home Improvement Retail-4.50%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ASG Autosports GroupAU$2.181.9%
+AU$8.5m		3.3%PE10.5x

Latest News

MTO
AU$2.22
MotorCycle Holdings
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-11.2%
APE
AU$21.70
Eagers Automotive
7D
-7.2%
1Y
22.4%
Narrative Update • May 13

APE: Lower P/E Assumptions Will Support Attractive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their A$ fair value estimate for Eagers Automotive to A$31.0 from A$32.0, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, and this has resulted in a lower overall price target narrative. What's in the News Eagers Automotive reported that from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for A$0 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).
ASG
AU$2.18
Autosports Group
7D
1.9%
1Y
3.3%
PWR
AU$1.07
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-31.0%
Narrative Update • May 07

PWR: Higher Fully Franked Dividend Will Support Balanced Future Return Potential

Analysts have made only a slight adjustment to their fair value estimate for Peter Warren Automotive Holdings, maintaining it at A$1.24 as they reflect updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins in their price target work. What's in the News Directors declared an ordinary fully franked interim dividend of A$0.03 per share for the six months ended 31 December 2025, compared with A$0.016 per share for H1 FY25 (Key Developments) The record date for the interim dividend entitlement is 26 February 2026, with an ex date of 25 February 2026 (Key Developments) The dividend payment is scheduled for 26 March 2026 and will be recognised in financial reports after the 31 December 2025 reporting date (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: The A$ fair value estimate is now A$1.2428, compared with the prior A$1.24.
CMA
AU$0.67
Carma
7D
-6.9%
1Y
n/a