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Australian (ASX) Diversified Support Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D-2.0%
- 3M-7.0%
- 1Y20.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Support Services industry has dropped 1.8%, driven by Brambles declining 3.1%. In contrast, Mader Group has gained 11%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 23%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Diversified Support Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Jan 2026 | AU$38.4b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.5b | 27.2x | 26.2x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | AU$38.9b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.5b | 25.5x | 26.1x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 17 Nov 2025 | AU$40.2b | AU$23.2b | AU$1.5b | 27.5x | 26.8x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 15 Oct 2025 | AU$41.2b | AU$23.4b | AU$1.5b | 27.2x | 27.1x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | AU$42.3b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.5b | 28.3x | 28.5x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 10 Aug 2025 | AU$38.9b | AU$23.2b | AU$1.4b | 27.7x | 28.3x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 08 Jul 2025 | AU$38.2b | AU$23.3b | AU$1.4b | 25.9x | 27.7x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 05 Jun 2025 | AU$38.1b | AU$23.3b | AU$1.4b | 24.1x | 27.5x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 03 May 2025 | AU$34.7b | AU$23.4b | AU$1.4b | 23.7x | 24.8x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 31 Mar 2025 | AU$35.1b | AU$24.8b | AU$1.5b | 21.5x | 23.2x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 26 Feb 2025 | AU$35.3b | AU$24.7b | AU$1.5b | 22.9x | 23.3x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 24 Jan 2025 | AU$33.7b | AU$25.0b | AU$1.5b | 23.5x | 23x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 22 Dec 2024 | AU$33.3b | AU$25.0b | AU$1.5b | 22.7x | 22.7x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | AU$33.8b | AU$24.9b | AU$1.4b | 22.1x | 23.4x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 17 Oct 2024 | AU$33.0b | AU$24.7b | AU$1.4b | 22.3x | 23.3x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | AU$32.3b | AU$24.6b | AU$1.4b | 20.8x | 22.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 12 Aug 2024 | AU$27.5b | AU$24.8b | AU$705.6m | 16.6x | 38.9x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 10 Jul 2024 | AU$25.6b | AU$24.6b | AU$669.9m | 16.8x | 38.2x | 1x |
| Fri, 07 Jun 2024 | AU$27.2b | AU$24.8b | AU$682.7m | 18x | 39.9x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 05 May 2024 | AU$27.1b | AU$25.1b | AU$673.1m | 18.8x | 40.2x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2024 | AU$29.8b | AU$25.3b | AU$685.1m | 20.8x | 43.5x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AU$28.1b | AU$25.3b | AU$683.0m | 20.8x | 41.2x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | AU$27.1b | AU$24.6b | AU$553.9m | 24x | 48.9x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 25 Dec 2023 | AU$25.6b | AU$24.3b | AU$522.5m | 23.3x | 49x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 22 Nov 2023 | AU$24.5b | AU$24.7b | AU$559.2m | 18.3x | 43.8x | 1x |
| Fri, 20 Oct 2023 | AU$25.8b | AU$25.1b | AU$598.2m | 19.4x | 43.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 17 Sep 2023 | AU$27.1b | AU$24.9b | AU$579.8m | 20.7x | 46.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 15 Aug 2023 | AU$26.1b | AU$23.9b | AU$505.5m | 21.2x | 51.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 13 Jul 2023 | AU$25.3b | AU$23.2b | AU$1.0b | 21.9x | 25.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 10 Jun 2023 | AU$24.2b | AU$23.2b | AU$996.1m | 19.8x | 24.3x | 1x |
| Mon, 08 May 2023 | AU$25.0b | AU$23.1b | AU$994.7m | 22.2x | 25.2x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 05 Apr 2023 | AU$24.0b | AU$23.1b | AU$993.8m | 21.1x | 24.1x | 1x |
| Fri, 03 Mar 2023 | AU$23.2b | AU$23.0b | AU$993.5m | 20.3x | 23.4x | 1x |
| Sun, 29 Jan 2023 | AU$22.0b | AU$21.8b | AU$891.6m | 20.5x | 24.7x | 1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
24.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Diversified Support Services 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 26.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 31.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Diversified Support Services industry have grown 18% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian Diversified Support Services compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | -0.43% | |
| Industrials | -0.99% | |
| Commercial Services | -1.97% | |
| Diversified Support Services | -2.00% | |
| Security and Alarm Services | 1.28% | |
| Commercial Printing | 0% | 0 |
| Office Services and Supplies | 0% | 0 |
| Environmental and Facilities Services | -1.96% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAD Mader Group | AU$8.57 | 11.3% +AU$177.0m | 37.1% | PE30.5x | |
| DOW Downer EDI | AU$8.08 | 0.4% +AU$19.8m | 47.4% | PE42.9x | |
| AVD AVADA Group | AU$0.17 | 6.5% +AU$849.4k | -68.3% | PS0.08x | |
| STG Straker | AU$0.40 | 1.3% +AU$321.7k | -32.2% | PS0.7x |
