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Australian (ASX) Specialty Stores Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M5.0%
  • 1Y-20.1%
  • YTD-19.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Stores industry has remained flat, although notably JB Hi-Fi gained 7.5%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 20% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 30 Jun 2026AU$28.6bAU$43.3bAU$1.4b16.2x20.4x0.7x
Thu, 28 May 2026AU$26.8bAU$43.3bAU$1.4b13.5x19.2x0.6x
Sat, 25 Apr 2026AU$27.8bAU$43.2bAU$1.4b14x20x0.6x
Mon, 23 Mar 2026AU$26.4bAU$43.2bAU$1.4b15.1x19x0.6x
Wed, 18 Feb 2026AU$31.8bAU$41.8bAU$1.5b21.1x21.9x0.8x
Fri, 16 Jan 2026AU$34.8bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b21.7x24.4x0.8x
Sun, 14 Dec 2025AU$34.5bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b21.9x24.2x0.8x
Tue, 11 Nov 2025AU$40.5bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b23.1x28.4x1x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025AU$42.1bAU$41.2bAU$1.4b25.8x29.5x1x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025AU$42.3bAU$42.0bAU$1.5b26x27.9x1x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025AU$37.5bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b21.9x24.6x0.9x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025AU$35.3bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b20.8x23.1x0.9x
Fri, 30 May 2025AU$35.4bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b20.6x23.2x0.9x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025AU$32.6bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b19.5x21.4x0.8x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025AU$31.6bAU$40.1bAU$1.5b19.3x20.7x0.8x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025AU$34.6bAU$39.1bAU$1.7b18.8x21x0.9x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025AU$32.7bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.2x20x0.9x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024AU$33.7bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.5x20.6x0.9x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024AU$33.2bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.5x20.2x0.9x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024AU$33.7bAU$38.5bAU$1.6b17.2x20.6x0.9x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024AU$33.0bAU$38.5bAU$1.7b17.1x19.9x0.9x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024AU$28.8bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b15.7x16.4x0.8x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024AU$27.6bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b13.8x15.7x0.7x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024AU$28.0bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b14x15.9x0.8x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024AU$29.8bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b15x16.9x0.8x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024AU$32.2bAU$37.3bAU$1.8b15.1x18.3x0.9x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024AU$30.8bAU$37.1bAU$1.8b13.5x16.9x0.8x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024AU$28.5bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b12.5x15x0.8x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023AU$27.9bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b11.6x14.7x0.8x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023AU$25.6bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b10.9x13.5x0.7x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023AU$24.9bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b10.8x13.1x0.7x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023AU$25.1bAU$36.7bAU$1.9b10.7x13.1x0.7x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023AU$24.6bAU$35.7bAU$2.0b9.4x12.1x0.7x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023AU$23.6bAU$35.7bAU$2.0b9x11.6x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.6x


Total Market Cap: AU$23.6bTotal Earnings: AU$2.0bTotal Revenue: AU$35.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Specialty Stores Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.6x202420252026
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 19.6x.
  • 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 Market-0.91%
Consumer Discretionary3.72%
Specialty Stores0.42%
Computer and Electronics Retail4.96%
Apparel Retail1.35%
Home Improvement Retail0.29%
Home Furnishing Retail0.12%
Specialty Stores-0.81%
Automotive Retail-4.19%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Automotive Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.6%, 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 19.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Home Furnishing Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% 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
JBH JB Hi-FiAU$83.607.5%
+AU$639.6m		-24.2%PE18.9x
TPW Temple & Webster GroupAU$6.3612.4%
+AU$81.6m		-70.2%PE91.7x
PMV Premier InvestmentsAU$14.962.3%
+AU$52.6m		-26.1%PE16.5x
LOV Lovisa HoldingsAU$23.882.0%
+AU$50.9m		-24.6%PE30.1x
SUL Super Retail GroupAU$13.211.1%
+AU$33.9m		-7.2%PE15.2x

Latest News

CTT
AU$0.20
Cettire
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-42.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 28

CTT: High Margins And Lower Risk Premium Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Cettire lower from A$0.76 to A$0.58, citing updated assumptions that include a reduced discount rate, a smaller projected revenue decline, a higher expected profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Cettire No recent Cettire specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
BBN
AU$1.43
Baby Bunting Group
7D
-14.6%
1Y
-22.3%
ASG
AU$1.67
Autosports Group
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-31.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

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NCK
AU$16.41
Nick Scali
7D
0.9%
1Y
-9.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

NCK: Repriced Forecasts Will Support A More Attractive Future Earnings Multiple

The analyst price target for Nick Scali has been revised from A$29.30 to A$26.43. Analysts cited adjustments to fair value, discount rate, forecast revenue growth, and profit margins, while keeping future P/E assumptions broadly consistent.
BLX
AU$1.72
Beacon Lighting Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-52.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 25

BLX: Lower Margin And P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Beacon Lighting Group to A$2.25 from A$2.40, reflecting slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple, along with a marginally lower discount rate in their valuation work. What's in the News No recent company specific news for Beacon Lighting Group has been reported in the sources provided.
JBH
AU$83.60
JB Hi-Fi
7D
7.5%
1Y
-24.2%
APE
AU$21.60
Eagers Automotive
7D
-3.4%
1Y
23.8%
SUL
AU$13.21
Super Retail Group
7D
1.1%
1Y
-7.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

SUL: Store Expansion And Cost Savings Program Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Super Retail Group slightly from A$16.00 to A$15.90, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Super Retail Group Super Retail Group has outlined a five year plan to expand its store network from about 790 locations to more than 900 by 2031, focusing on underserved regional towns and new formats across Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac.
TPW
AU$6.36
Temple & Webster Group
7D
12.4%
1Y
-70.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

TPW: Lower Margin Outlook And P/E Assumptions Will Limit Share Price Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Temple & Webster Group slightly from A$4.00 to A$3.90, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News for Temple & Webster Group No recent company specific news items for Temple & Webster Group have been identified in the provided sources.
LOV
AU$23.88
Lovisa Holdings
7D
2.0%
1Y
-24.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

LOV: Dividend Timeline Will Underpin Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price outlook on Lovisa Holdings, maintaining fair value at A$32.50, while fine-tuning assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s earnings profile and risk. What’s in the News for Lovisa Holdings No recent Lovisa Holdings news items were available from the provided primary news sources.
AX1
AU$0.71
Accent Group
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-49.1%
UNI
AU$7.74
Universal Store Holdings
7D
5.4%
1Y
-0.5%
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SK1
AU$2.51
Skinkandy
7D
12.6%
1Y
n/a
MTO
AU$2.43
MotorCycle Holdings
7D
-10.0%
1Y
-13.5%
PMV
AU$14.96
Premier Investments
7D
2.3%
1Y
-26.1%
HT8
AU$0.02
Harris Technology Group
7D
-25.9%
1Y
81.8%