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Australian (ASX) Aerospace and Defense Industry Analysis
UpdatedApr 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D2.8%
- 3M48.7%
- 1Y67.1%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Aerospace and Defense industry is up 2.8%, with DroneShield up 4.8%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 67%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 38% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Aerospace and Defense Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 26 Apr 2025 | AU$3.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$3,583,849.00 | 18.8x | -953.5x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 24 Mar 2025 | AU$2.9b | AU$2.0b | -AU$4,418,849.00 | 18.8x | -645.8x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 19 Feb 2025 | AU$2.2b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 87.6x | 397.7x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | AU$2.0b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 77.7x | 375.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 15 Dec 2024 | AU$1.8b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 73x | 337.3x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | AU$2.2b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 95.2x | 407.2x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 10 Oct 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 152.4x | 458.2x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | AU$2.2b | AU$2.0b | AU$5.4m | 154.2x | 409.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2024 | AU$2.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 93.1x | -63.4x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 03 Jul 2024 | AU$2.7b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 148.3x | -77.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 31 May 2024 | AU$1.9b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 83.8x | -56.6x | 1x |
| Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | AU$1.7b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 54.8x | -50.7x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 26 Mar 2024 | AU$1.6b | AU$2.0b | -AU$34,022,485.00 | 48.5x | -48.3x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | AU$1.5b | AU$2.0b | -AU$70,991,968.00 | 397.4x | -21.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 20 Jan 2024 | AU$1.4b | AU$2.1b | -AU$57,315,968.00 | 119.9x | -24.1x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 18 Dec 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,938,763.00 | 103.7x | -20.1x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 15 Nov 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,938,763.00 | 97.9x | -20.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 13 Oct 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,938,763.00 | 87.3x | -19.9x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 10 Sep 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$64,898,803.00 | 88.7x | -20.2x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 08 Aug 2023 | AU$1.5b | AU$2.0b | -AU$24,815,312.00 | 14.8x | -60.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 06 Jul 2023 | AU$1.5b | AU$2.0b | -AU$24,673,734.00 | 14.8x | -62.3x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 03 Jun 2023 | AU$1.4b | AU$2.0b | -AU$18,335,947.00 | 14.8x | -75.5x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 01 May 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$18,326,389.00 | 14.8x | -64.4x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 29 Mar 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$9,298,194.00 | 14.8x | -125.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 24 Feb 2023 | AU$1.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13.9x | -57.8x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 22 Jan 2023 | AU$1.2b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13.6x | -57.3x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 20 Dec 2022 | AU$1.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 12.5x | -57.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 17 Nov 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 13x | -63x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 15 Oct 2022 | AU$1.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,776,467.00 | 12.6x | -59.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 12 Sep 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$21,276,293.00 | 13x | -63.6x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 10 Aug 2022 | AU$1.5b | AU$1.9b | AU$49.3m | 13x | 29.7x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 08 Jul 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | AU$49.3m | 12.7x | 27.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 05 Jun 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | AU$49.3m | 12.3x | 27.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 03 May 2022 | AU$1.4b | AU$1.9b | AU$49.3m | 13.4x | 28.8x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
28.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Aerospace and Defense industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.86x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Aerospace and 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 Comparison
How does Australian Aerospace and Defense compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | 1.83% | |
| Industrials | 1.41% | |
| Aerospace & Defense | 2.84% | |
| Aerospace and Defense | 2.84% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRO DroneShield | AU$1.21 | 4.8% +AU$48.0m | 45.2% | PS18.1x | |
| ASB Austal | AU$4.98 | 1.8% +AU$37.8m | 120.4% | PE74.7x | |
| EOS Electro Optic Systems Holdings | AU$1.25 | 3.7% +AU$8.7m | -30.2% | PS1.4x | |
| QHL Quickstep Holdings | AU$0.57 | 3.6% +AU$1.4m | 167.4% | PS0.5x | |
| HCL HighCom | AU$0.18 | 2.8% +AU$513.4k | 0% | PE6.1x |