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Australian (ASX) Construction Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D0.04%
  • 3M-5.9%
  • 1Y44.5%
  • YTD-0.6%

Last week, the Construction industry hasn't moved much but MAAS Group Holdings is up 11% in that time. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 44% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 20 Apr 2026AU$27.6bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b20.6x22.2x0.8x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026AU$26.0bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b21.8x20.9x0.7x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026AU$28.2bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b23.1x22.6x0.8x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026AU$28.4bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.4x22.8x0.8x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025AU$27.4bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b21.7x22x0.8x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025AU$27.0bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.4x21.6x0.8x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025AU$27.1bAU$35.0bAU$1.3b20.9x21.4x0.8x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025AU$26.2bAU$35.2bAU$1.3b18.5x20.4x0.7x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025AU$23.9bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b18.4x18.4x0.7x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025AU$22.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b17.7x17.6x0.7x
Sun, 25 May 2025AU$21.9bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b16.7x16.9x0.6x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025AU$19.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b15.3x15.2x0.6x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025AU$21.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b14.8x16.8x0.6x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025AU$22.8bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b17.1x19.6x0.7x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025AU$21.8bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b16.3x18.7x0.6x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024AU$21.8bAU$34.9bAU$1.2b16.1x18.6x0.6x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024AU$22.2bAU$33.5bAU$1.1b18.3x20.3x0.7x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024AU$22.1bAU$34.0bAU$1.1b16.6x19.9x0.7x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024AU$21.1bAU$32.9bAU$1.1b15.5x20.1x0.6x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024AU$21.8bAU$32.6bAU$937.5m19.1x23.2x0.7x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024AU$20.6bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m15.9x21.9x0.6x
Mon, 27 May 2024AU$20.2bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m14.9x21.4x0.6x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024AU$20.8bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m15.1x22.6x0.6x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024AU$21.1bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14.2x22.9x0.7x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024AU$19.9bAU$30.8bAU$639.3m15.6x31.1x0.6x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024AU$19.9bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15.1x32.3x0.6x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023AU$19.5bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.7x31.7x0.6x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023AU$19.2bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14x31.2x0.6x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023AU$19.0bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14x30.8x0.6x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023AU$19.5bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.8x31.7x0.6x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023AU$18.8bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m14.9x51.3x0.6x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023AU$18.0bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15.4x49.3x0.6x
Tue, 30 May 2023AU$18.3bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15.6x50.1x0.6x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023AU$17.7bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m14.4x48.4x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

48.4x


Total Market Cap: AU$17.7bTotal Earnings: AU$365.8mTotal Revenue: AU$28.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Construction Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Construction 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 22.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.67x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction industry have grown 50% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 7.0% 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 industry?

AU Market0.25%
Industrials-1.35%
Construction0.041%
Construction and Engineering0.041%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MGH MAAS Group HoldingsAU$4.8713.5%
+AU$209.2m		29.2%PE22.4x
NWH NRW HoldingsAU$6.204.9%
+AU$133.2m		151.0%PE58.4x
SRG SRG GlobalAU$2.937.7%
+AU$131.6m		135.3%PE33.3x
TEA TasmeaAU$5.3010.2%
+AU$128.2m		107.0%PE29.1x
VNT Ventia Services GroupAU$5.222.6%
+AU$106.3m		24.9%PE15.7x

Latest News

GNP
AU$8.66
GenusPlus Group
7D
6.9%
1Y
233.1%

GNP: Index Removal And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for GenusPlus Group broadly steady at around A$9.50, citing only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News GenusPlus Group Ltd was removed from the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index.
VNT
AU$5.22
Ventia Services Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
24.9%
NWH
AU$6.20
NRW Holdings
7D
4.9%
1Y
151.0%

NWH: Dividend And 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for NRW Holdings, with fair value moving from A$6.64 to A$6.56. This change reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
SHA
AU$6.44
SHAPE Australia
7D
-3.9%
1Y
111.1%

SHA: Upcoming Fully Franked Dividend Will Support Attractive Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have kept the A$8.25 price target for SHAPE Australia unchanged, pointing to only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that do not materially alter their overall view. What's in the News SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited declared a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.14 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
WOR
AU$11.13
Worley
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-6.6%

WOR: Extended Buyback And Underlying Margin Strength Will Support Future Earnings Quality

Analysts have reduced their price targets on Worley, with cuts from A$18 to A$13 and a move to A$12.37. These changes reflect concerns about higher restructure costs and a weaker underlying result, despite headline beats.
SRG
AU$2.93
SRG Global
7D
7.7%
1Y
135.3%

SRG: Future Returns Will Reflect Index Inclusion And Fully Franked Dividend Support

Analysts have left their A$3.19 price target for SRG Global unchanged, pointing to only marginal tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are not material enough to shift their overall valuation view. What's in the News SRG Global Limited (ASX:SRG) was added to the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Sector Index, which may increase its visibility among sector focused investors (Key Developments).
TEA
AU$5.30
Tasmea
7D
10.2%
1Y
107.0%
SXE
AU$3.46
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering
7D
1.5%
1Y
96.0%
MND
AU$28.71
Monadelphous Group
7D
-0.4%
1Y
88.6%

MND: Rich P/E And Dividend Outlook Will Likely Restrain Future Returns

Analysts have raised the Monadelphous Group price target from A$17.40 to approximately A$19.59, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E. What's in the News Announced an ordinary fully franked dividend of A$0.49 per security for the six months ended December 31, 2025, which gives investors clearer visibility on upcoming income timing (company announcement).
MGH
AU$4.87
MAAS Group Holdings
7D
13.5%
1Y
29.2%
SYL
AU$2.24
Symal Group
7D
3.2%
1Y
35.8%
CVL
AU$1.41
Civmec
7D
-1.4%
1Y
64.9%
BSA
AU$0.29
BSA
7D
-17.1%
1Y
437.0%
SND
AU$0.83
Saunders International
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-3.5%