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Australian (ASX) Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies126
  • 7D-4.2%
  • 3M-3.6%
  • 1Y8.0%
  • YTD-5.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Industrials industry has dropped 4.2%, driven by Brambles declining 8.5%. Meanwhile, Electro Optic Systems Holdings actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 18% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 8.0%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Industrials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 16 Mar 2026AU$231.3bAU$148.4bAU$8.2b18.7x28.1x1.6x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026AU$243.9bAU$144.0bAU$8.0b20.6x30.5x1.7x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026AU$245.6bAU$144.9bAU$8.1b20.8x30.2x1.7x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025AU$242.8bAU$145.1bAU$8.1b20.7x29.9x1.7x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025AU$246.6bAU$145.1bAU$8.2b20.1x30.2x1.7x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025AU$246.8bAU$146.0bAU$8.2b19.9x30.1x1.7x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025AU$248.2bAU$146.0bAU$8.3b18.7x29.9x1.7x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025AU$237.3bAU$144.5bAU$8.4b17.7x28.2x1.6x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025AU$236.2bAU$144.9bAU$8.4b16.7x28x1.6x
Fri, 23 May 2025AU$230.7bAU$144.8bAU$8.2b16.7x28x1.6x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025AU$217.7bAU$146.2bAU$8.3b15.8x26.1x1.5x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025AU$218.4bAU$146.3bAU$8.3b16x26.2x1.5x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025AU$217.8bAU$122.0bAU$7.1b20x30.7x1.8x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025AU$209.1bAU$121.8bAU$6.7b19x31.1x1.7x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024AU$210.4bAU$122.1bAU$6.7b20.1x31.6x1.7x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024AU$199.3bAU$120.1bAU$6.5b19.9x30.6x1.7x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024AU$205.5bAU$120.8bAU$6.5b19.7x31.6x1.7x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024AU$207.1bAU$122.1bAU$6.2b18.8x33.3x1.7x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024AU$200.0bAU$121.3bAU$5.5b18.5x36.6x1.6x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024AU$193.5bAU$120.9bAU$5.4b17.8x35.9x1.6x
Sat, 25 May 2024AU$192.7bAU$121.0bAU$5.4b17.8x35.7x1.6x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024AU$194.9bAU$122.4bAU$5.8b18.3x33.4x1.6x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024AU$196.2bAU$122.3bAU$5.9b17.8x33.4x1.6x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024AU$190.8bAU$118.8bAU$5.1b17.7x37.3x1.6x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024AU$187.9bAU$118.0bAU$4.8b18x39.5x1.6x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023AU$179.9bAU$118.3bAU$4.8b17.7x37.6x1.5x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023AU$175.0bAU$118.5bAU$4.8b16.7x36.2x1.5x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023AU$173.8bAU$118.7bAU$4.9b16.2x35.8x1.5x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023AU$183.1bAU$118.1bAU$4.6b17.2x39.4x1.6x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023AU$185.1bAU$111.3bAU$3.6b19.2x51.7x1.7x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023AU$176.9bAU$110.1bAU$3.5b18.4x50.6x1.6x
Sun, 28 May 2023AU$176.2bAU$110.4bAU$3.5b17.9x49.8x1.6x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023AU$177.5bAU$110.0bAU$3.5b18.2x50.8x1.6x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023AU$159.6bAU$98.8bAU$3.5b16.9x45.1x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

45.1x


Total Market Cap: AU$159.6bTotal Earnings: AU$3.5bTotal Revenue: AU$98.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Industrials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 35x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Industrials industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 35.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrials industry have grown 32% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 15% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Industrials sector?

AU Market-2.66%
Industrials-4.23%
Aerospace & Defense3.48%
Industrials1.00%
Infrastructure-0.098%
Transportation-1.71%
Electrical-1.98%
Logistics-2.97%
Machinery-3.40%
Airlines-3.54%
Construction-5.15%
Trade Distributors-5.81%
Building-6.87%
Professional Services-7.41%
Commercial Services-7.69%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Aerospace & Defense industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 63.4%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 240.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Aerospace & Defense industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 63% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 240% per year.
  • In contrast, the Transportation industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.8% 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
EOS Electro Optic Systems HoldingsAU$11.7418.5%
+AU$353.1m		803.1%PS17.6x
TCL Transurban GroupAU$14.270.5%
+AU$218.4m		11.9%PE93.1x
DRO DroneShieldAU$4.172.5%
+AU$93.4m		282.6%PE1092.5x
DBI Dalrymple Bay InfrastructureAU$4.931.9%
+AU$44.6m		35.1%PE83.5x
AMA AMA GroupAU$0.678.1%
+AU$24.1m		58.3%PS0.3x

Latest News

WOR
AU$9.84
Worley
7D
-10.2%
1Y
-31.4%
AMA
AU$0.67
AMA Group
7D
8.1%
1Y
58.3%
QAN
AU$8.61
Qantas Airways
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-4.7%

Qantas price should steadily increase in the long term

Qantas Airways Limited benefits from a durable competitive position as Australia’s flagship international carrier. The country’s geographic isolation and concentrated airline market create natural barriers to entry, giving Qantas a strong long-term moat in both domestic and international travel.
REH
AU$14.52
Reece
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-9.1%
SKS
AU$4.55
SKS Technologies Group
7D
3.6%
1Y
146.6%

SKS: Growing Project Pipeline And Dividend Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have revised their price target on SKS Technologies Group higher to A$5.21 from A$5.21, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples as key drivers of the change. What's in the News SKS Technologies Group Limited is considering acquisitions, with management describing its approach as opportunistic rather than actively pursuing deals, supported by what it describes as a very strong level of working capital (First Half FY26 Results Presentation).
CPU
AU$28.86
Computershare
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-23.1%

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Computershare to about A$35.55 per share, a small adjustment that reflects updated discount rate and future P/E assumptions, along with recent Street research support, including the new A$39.60 price target from Citi. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has become more positive, with an upgraded rating and a formal A$39.60 price target helping anchor expectations around Computershare’s potential valuation range.
SGH
AU$42.01
SGH
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-13.7%
GNP
AU$7.79
GenusPlus Group
7D
0.8%
1Y
206.7%
DRO
AU$4.17
DroneShield
7D
2.5%
1Y
282.6%

DroneShield's Growth Will Drive Revenue Up by 25.39% Amidst New Success

Morningstar snapshot from 11/03/2026: Fair value: A$2.95 Five-star price: A$1.36 — this is my entry point Current price: A$4.02 Valuation: Overvalued Uncertainty: Very High Economic moat: Narrow 2025 revenue: A$216.5m Revenue growth in 2025: 276% Cash balance: A$209.4m Shares outstanding: ~913m Gross margin: ~60.9% Operating margin: ~-1.9% My interest in DroneShield is based on the long-term need for counter-drone technology, but only at the right price. The current conflict involving Iran is another reminder that drones are now a real threat to military assets, energy infrastructure and broader regional security.
BXB
AU$22.33
Brambles
7D
-8.5%
1Y
10.1%

BXB: Refined Assumptions And Dividend Outlook Will Support A Steady Future

Analysts have updated their view on Brambles, increasing the price target from A$24.43 to A$25.82. This change reflects adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, profit margin, revenue growth and future P/E multiples.
DBI
AU$4.93
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure
7D
1.9%
1Y
35.1%
CWY
AU$2.35
Cleanaway Waste Management
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-8.6%
ALQ
AU$21.63
ALS
7D
-9.9%
1Y
36.0%

ALQ: Upgraded Outlook And Earnings Framework Will Shape Future Return Potential

Narrative Update on ALS Analysts have lifted their price target for ALS from A$27.00 to A$28.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. These changes are reflected in refreshed valuation inputs.
EOS
AU$11.74
Electro Optic Systems Holdings
7D
18.5%
1Y
803.1%

EOS: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside Repricing

Analysts have revised their price target on Electro Optic Systems Holdings from A$12.44 to A$12.95, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$12.44 to A$12.95, representing a small upward revision in the estimated equity value.
TCL
AU$14.27
Transurban Group
7D
0.5%
1Y
11.9%
LYL
AU$14.00
Lycopodium
7D
2.3%
1Y
40.0%