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Australian (ASX) Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
  • 7D3.7%
  • 3M-8.4%
  • 1Y2.2%
  • YTD-0.06%

The Banks industry is up 3.7% in the last week, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia up 1.6%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Earnings are forecast to grow by 5.0% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Banks Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 14 Jul 2026AU$659.1bAU$98.3bAU$30.0b17.4x22x6.7x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026AU$620.9bAU$98.3bAU$30.0b15.7x20.7x6.3x
Sat, 09 May 2026AU$667.4bAU$98.3bAU$30.0b16.4x22.2x6.8x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026AU$679.9bAU$98.2bAU$30.9b15.2x22x6.9x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026AU$715.5bAU$98.1bAU$30.9b16.8x23.1x7.3x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026AU$639.4bAU$96.7bAU$30.3b18.8x21.1x6.6x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025AU$658.6bAU$96.7bAU$30.3b19.2x21.7x6.8x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025AU$634.1bAU$96.8bAU$30.3b18.3x20.9x6.6x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025AU$553.7bAU$74.0bAU$24.5b16.3x22.6x7.5x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025AU$660.2bAU$95.6bAU$31.7b14.9x20.8x6.9x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025AU$644.8bAU$95.4bAU$32.1b15.2x20.1x6.8x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025AU$646.5bAU$94.6bAU$31.8b15.2x20.3x6.8x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025AU$642.3bAU$94.6bAU$31.8b15x20.2x6.8x
Sun, 11 May 2025AU$601.3bAU$94.6bAU$31.8b13.8x18.9x6.4x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025AU$534.8bAU$93.3bAU$31.7b11.7x16.9x5.7x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025AU$578.8bAU$93.3bAU$31.7b12.7x18.3x6.2x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025AU$617.2bAU$92.5bAU$31.4b14.2x19.6x6.7x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024AU$592.5bAU$92.5bAU$31.4b13.7x18.8x6.4x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024AU$602.7bAU$92.5bAU$31.4b13.7x19.2x6.5x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024AU$581.3bAU$91.8bAU$31.6b12.8x18.4x6.3x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024AU$591.1bAU$91.8bAU$31.5b12.7x18.7x6.4x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024AU$558.0bAU$91.7bAU$31.3b12.6x17.8x6.1x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024AU$544.7bAU$91.7bAU$31.6b11.4x17.2x5.9x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024AU$512.7bAU$91.6bAU$31.8b10.4x16.1x5.6x
Mon, 13 May 2024AU$495.8bAU$91.7bAU$31.8b10.7x15.6x5.4x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024AU$501.1bAU$92.5bAU$32.7b11.1x15.3x5.4x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024AU$502.4bAU$92.5bAU$32.7b10.8x15.4x5.4x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024AU$474.3bAU$92.8bAU$33.2b8.3x14.3x5.1x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024AU$454.6bAU$92.8bAU$33.2b8.1x13.7x4.9x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023AU$420.0bAU$92.8bAU$33.2b7.9x12.7x4.5x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023AU$411.9bAU$91.0bAU$32.5b7.8x12.7x4.5x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023AU$420.1bAU$91.0bAU$32.6b8.1x12.9x4.6x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023AU$411.4bAU$91.0bAU$32.6b8.4x12.6x4.5x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023AU$431.1bAU$91.0bAU$32.4b8.3x13.3x4.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.3x


Total Market Cap: AU$431.1bTotal Earnings: AU$32.4bTotal Revenue: AU$91.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 18.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Banks industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 6.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 6.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Banks industry have declined 2.5% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.6% 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 Financials industry?

AU Market-0.25%
Financials2.78%
Banks3.68%
Diversified Banks3.70%
Regional Banks2.65%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Regional Banks industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 49.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 27.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 49.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Banks industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 18.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Regional Banks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 49% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.7% 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
CBA Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaAU$169.301.6%
+AU$4.3b		-5.8%PB3.7x
ANZ ANZ Group HoldingsAU$36.111.9%
+AU$2.0b		19.2%PB1.5x
WBC Westpac BankingAU$36.641.4%
+AU$1.7b		8.4%PB1.8x
NAB National Australia BankAU$39.711.2%
+AU$1.5b		0.3%PB2x
MYS MyStateAU$4.842.8%
+AU$22.2m		12.8%PB1.1x

Latest News

ANZ
AU$36.11
ANZ Group Holdings
7D
1.9%
1Y
19.2%
New Narrative • Jul 11

Is ANZ Holding Your Interest?

At A$32.162 per share, ANZ (ASX: ANZ) appears reasonably valued based on its current operating performance. Cash earnings per share were 126.1 cents for the six months to 31 March 2026; annualising this figure implies approximately 252 cents per share and a price-to-earnings multiple of around 12.8 times.
KSL
AU$1.22
Kina Securities
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-10.3%
CBA
AU$169.30
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
7D
1.6%
1Y
-5.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

CBA: Premium P E And Margin Pressure Will Likely Cap Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Commonwealth Bank of Australia to about A$97 from roughly A$100, reflecting updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a lower profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent fair value adjustments for Commonwealth Bank of Australia point to a more mixed analyst backdrop, with some commentary highlighting risks around valuation, profit margins, and the balance between growth and capital discipline.
JDO
AU$0.93
Judo Capital Holdings
7D
1.6%
1Y
-42.4%
New Narrative • Jul 08

A Fast-Growing SME Lender Trading Like a Problem Bank

Judo Bank is one of the more unusual financial stocks on the ASX because the operating business and the market’s perception of it currently look very different. Operationally, Judo has built a genuine small-business banking franchise, with profit growth, solid net interest margins and a clear niche serving Australian SMEs through relationship-based lending.
WBC
AU$36.64
Westpac Banking
7D
1.4%
1Y
8.4%
NAB
AU$39.71
National Australia Bank
7D
1.2%
1Y
0.3%
BOQ
AU$6.32
Bank of Queensland
7D
0.2%
1Y
-19.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

BOQ: Share Price Recovery And Capital Returns Will Balance Earnings Pressures

Analysts have made a small trim to their Bank of Queensland price target, edging fair value from A$6.33 to A$6.31 as they factor in updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Bank of Queensland Bank of Queensland shares recently recovered after touching a fresh 52 week low, with the stock holding around the A$6 level as investors weighed earnings headwinds and capital plans.
MYS
AU$4.84
MyState
7D
2.8%
1Y
12.8%
Narrative Update • Apr 24

MYS: Stable Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their A$5.26 price target on MyState, noting broadly stable views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News MyState Limited declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.12 per security for the six months ended December 31, 2025, giving investors clarity on upcoming income timing (Key Developments).
BFL
AU$8.15
BSP Financial Group
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-0.7%
BBC
AU$0.24
BNK Banking
7D
2.1%
1Y
-9.3%