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Australian (ASX) Specialty Stores Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
  • 7D2.5%
  • 3M-14.8%
  • 1Y-26.6%
  • YTD-25.4%

In the last week, the Specialty Stores industry is up 2.5%, with Premier Investments up 7.7%. During this same period, the Eagers Automotive underperformed, falling 11%. In the past year, the industry is down 27%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Specialty Stores Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 02 Jun 2026AU$26.6bAU$43.3bAU$1.4b13.8x19x0.6x
Thu, 30 Apr 2026AU$28.0bAU$43.2bAU$1.4b14x20.1x0.6x
Sat, 28 Mar 2026AU$27.7bAU$43.2bAU$1.4b15.1x20x0.6x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026AU$32.1bAU$42.9bAU$1.5b18.2x21.6x0.7x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026AU$34.9bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b21.1x24.5x0.8x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025AU$34.4bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b22x24.1x0.8x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025AU$39.4bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b23x27.6x1x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025AU$42.7bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b26.1x30x1x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025AU$42.0bAU$42.0bAU$1.5b23.8x27.7x1x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025AU$39.0bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b22.7x25.5x1x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025AU$35.6bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b20.8x23.3x0.9x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025AU$35.6bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b20.6x23.3x0.9x
Fri, 02 May 2025AU$34.0bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b21.1x22.3x0.8x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025AU$31.6bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b18.9x20.7x0.8x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025AU$32.4bAU$39.3bAU$1.6b16.9x20.3x0.8x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025AU$33.7bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b16.7x20.5x0.9x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024AU$33.0bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.8x20.2x0.9x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024AU$33.3bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.7x20.3x0.9x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024AU$34.0bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.9x20.8x0.9x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024AU$32.5bAU$38.5bAU$1.7b16.5x19.7x0.8x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024AU$29.1bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b16.2x16.5x0.8x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024AU$27.8bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b14.1x15.8x0.7x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024AU$27.5bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b14.1x15.7x0.7x
Sat, 04 May 2024AU$29.4bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b14.3x16.8x0.8x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024AU$32.8bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b15.4x18.6x0.9x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024AU$31.8bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b14.4x18.1x0.9x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024AU$28.8bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b12.7x15.2x0.8x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023AU$27.9bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b11.6x14.7x0.8x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023AU$25.1bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b10.9x13.2x0.7x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023AU$24.1bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b10.7x12.7x0.7x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023AU$25.0bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b11x13x0.7x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023AU$25.3bAU$35.8bAU$2.0b10.2x12.3x0.7x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023AU$23.5bAU$35.7bAU$2.0b8.9x11.6x0.7x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023AU$21.7bAU$35.7bAU$2.0b8.1x10.7x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.7x


Total Market Cap: AU$21.7bTotal Earnings: AU$2.0bTotal Revenue: AU$35.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Specialty Stores Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Specialty Retail industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Specialty Retail industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 6.6% 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 Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Consumer Discretionary industry?

AU Market0.98%
Consumer Discretionary4.32%
Specialty Stores2.51%
Home Furnishing Retail7.73%
Apparel Retail6.68%
Specialty Stores5.19%
Computer and Electronics Retail2.46%
Home Improvement Retail-2.19%
Automotive Retail-2.72%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Automotive Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 13.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Home Improvement Retail industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 19.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Home Furnishing Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 12% per year.
  • In contrast, the Computer and Electronics Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.2% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PMV Premier InvestmentsAU$12.717.7%
+AU$145.2m		-37.0%PE14x
SUL Super Retail GroupAU$11.442.0%
+AU$49.7m		-19.8%PE13.2x
CTT CettireAU$0.2852.8%
+AU$36.2m		-28.6%PS0.1x
BBN Baby Bunting GroupAU$1.538.5%
+AU$16.2m		-11.3%PE27.6x
ADH AdairsAU$1.317.4%
+AU$16.1m		-51.5%PE12.2x

Latest News

APE
AU$19.95
Eagers Automotive
7D
-10.7%
1Y
13.7%
PWR
AU$0.76
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings
7D
-26.7%
1Y
-49.3%
JBH
AU$71.05
JB Hi-Fi
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-35.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

JBH: Interim Dividend Timetable Will Support Returns Despite Tighter Margin Outlook

Analysts have lowered their price target on JB Hi-Fi to A$111.75 from A$116.20, citing a more cautious stance on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions following recent research that highlights tougher comparables and supply shortages in key Apple categories. What's in the News Analysts revised the JB Hi-Fi price target to A$111.75 from A$116.20, reflecting updated views on revenue, margins, and P/E assumptions based on recent research.
AX1
AU$0.57
Accent Group
7D
3.6%
1Y
-68.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

AX1: Index Removals And Reset Assumptions Will Support Perceived Undervalued Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Accent Group, with the updated fair value estimate moving from A$1.88 to A$1.19 as they factor in lower assumed revenue growth, reduced profit margins, and a more conservative future P/E multiple. What's in the News Accent Group Limited (ASX:AX1) is no longer included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index, according to recent index constituent changes.
CTT
AU$0.28
Cettire
7D
52.8%
1Y
-28.6%
Narrative Update • May 31

CTT: Index Inclusion And Refined Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Cettire to reflect a slightly lower discount rate and marginally updated fair value drivers, while keeping the underlying A$ valuation framework effectively unchanged. What's in the News Cettire Limited (ASX:CTT) was added to the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index, bringing the stock into a broader benchmark that is followed by many institutional investors (Key Developments).
ADH
AU$1.31
Adairs
7D
7.4%
1Y
-51.5%
BBN
AU$1.53
Baby Bunting Group
7D
8.5%
1Y
-11.3%
NCK
AU$13.88
Nick Scali
7D
0.7%
1Y
-27.8%
Narrative Update • May 28

NCK: Future Returns Will Be Supported By Stable Margins And Fair Pricing

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Nick Scali to A$19.20 from A$25.73 as they update assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Nick Scali Limited appointed Keith Toms as Chief Financial Officer, bringing experience from ASX-listed companies, global multinationals and high growth start ups, including prior roles at mycar, Qantas, Coty and Koala (Key Developments).
ASG
AU$1.74
Autosports Group
7D
-12.6%
1Y
-17.2%
Narrative Update • May 24

ASG: Future Return Will Rely On Lower Margin And P/E Assumptions

Autosports Group's updated analyst price target has shifted in line with changes to fair value assumptions from 4.3 to 3.25. Analysts point to a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly adjusted revenue growth outlook, and a lower future P/E of 15.37 as key drivers.
SUL
AU$11.44
Super Retail Group
7D
2.0%
1Y
-19.8%
Narrative Update • May 23

SUL: Leadership Transition And Capital Allocation Priorities Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target on Super Retail Group from A$17.85 to A$16.00. They now apply slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E ratios in their valuation models.
SK1
AU$2.22
Skinkandy
7D
-5.5%
1Y
n/a
BLX
AU$1.53
Beacon Lighting Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-59.0%
New Narrative • May 13

Trade Expansion And Store Network Growth Will Reshape This Lighting Retailer’s Future

Catalysts About Beacon Lighting Group Beacon Lighting Group designs, sources and sells lighting, ceiling fans and electrical accessories across Australia and selected international markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
SSG
AU$1.28
Shaver Shop Group
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-3.4%
Narrative Update • May 06

SSG: Future Returns Will Reflect Index Exit And Undervalued Cash Flow Profile

Analysts have maintained their A$1.50 price target for Shaver Shop Group, citing only minor adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions as the basis for retaining their previous valuation view. What's in the News Shaver Shop Group Limited was removed from the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index.
PMV
AU$12.71
Premier Investments
7D
7.7%
1Y
-37.0%
KOA
AU$3.00
Koala
7D
-2.6%
1Y
n/a
JYC
AU$6.00
Joyce
7D
6.2%
1Y
29.9%