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Australian (ASX) Aerospace & Defense Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D-8.4%
- 3M98.3%
- 1Y191.9%
- YTD213.4%
Over the last 7 days, the Aerospace & Defense industry has dropped 8.4%, driven by DroneShield declining 12%. In the past year, the industry has gained 192%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 50% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Aerospace & Defense Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 23 Aug 2025 | AU$7.0b | AU$1.8b | -AU$37,468,849.00 | 52.1x | -187.5x | 3.9x |
| Mon, 21 Jul 2025 | AU$6.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$3,583,849.00 | 24.5x | -1750.8x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 18 Jun 2025 | AU$4.8b | AU$1.9b | -AU$3,583,849.00 | 21.5x | -1353.1x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 16 May 2025 | AU$3.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$3,583,849.00 | 19.2x | -979.7x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 13 Apr 2025 | AU$3.0b | AU$2.0b | -AU$4,418,849.00 | 19.4x | -679.2x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 11 Mar 2025 | AU$2.8b | AU$2.0b | -AU$4,418,849.00 | 23.4x | -631.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 95.9x | 424.8x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | AU$2.1b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 88.8x | 386.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 02 Dec 2024 | AU$2.1b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 91.1x | 392.5x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 106.3x | 423.3x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 153x | 458.9x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 25 Aug 2024 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 115.4x | -67.3x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 126.6x | -73x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 20 Jun 2024 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 127.4x | -68.7x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 18 May 2024 | AU$1.9b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 69.7x | -54.6x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 15 Apr 2024 | AU$1.8b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 56.5x | -51.9x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 13 Mar 2024 | AU$1.6b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 46.2x | -47.4x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 09 Feb 2024 | AU$1.4b | AU$2.0b | -AU$70,991,968.00 | 344.8x | -20.2x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 07 Jan 2024 | AU$1.4b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,938,763.00 | 111x | -21.3x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 05 Dec 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,938,763.00 | 99.3x | -20.3x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,938,763.00 | 89.1x | -18.9x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 30 Sep 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,898,803.00 | 84.5x | -19.9x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 28 Aug 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.0b | -AU$24,531,544.00 | 14.8x | -54x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 26 Jul 2023 | AU$1.6b | AU$2.0b | -AU$24,539,323.00 | 14.8x | -65x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 23 Jun 2023 | AU$1.5b | AU$2.0b | -AU$24,537,531.00 | 14.8x | -59.7x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 21 May 2023 | AU$1.4b | AU$2.0b | -AU$18,279,793.00 | 14.8x | -74x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 18 Apr 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$18,208,108.00 | 14.8x | -66.2x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 16 Mar 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$1.9b | AU$43.1m | 8.2x | 28.1x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 11 Feb 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13.4x | -56.9x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 09 Jan 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13.1x | -59.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 07 Dec 2022 | AU$1.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13.9x | -60.3x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 04 Nov 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13.1x | -64x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 02 Oct 2022 | AU$1.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 12.5x | -59.1x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 30 Aug 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | AU$57.2m | 14.5x | 24.7x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
24.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Aerospace & Defense industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Aerospace & Defense industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, 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 Industrials industry?
| AU Market | 0.22% | |
| Industrials | 1.95% | |
| Aerospace & Defense | -8.36% | |
| Aerospace and Defense | -8.36% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASB Austal | AU$6.81 | 0.7% +AU$21.0m | 204.0% | PE102.2x |
