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Australian (ASX) Construction and Engineering Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D-2.8%
  • 3M-0.5%
  • 1Y28.4%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Construction and Engineering industry hasn't moved much but NRW Holdings is up 8.2% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 35% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 27 Aug 2026AU$32.8bAU$37.8bAU$1.4b21.7x24.1x0.9x
Sat, 25 Jul 2026AU$32.3bAU$37.1bAU$1.3b23.6x24.5x0.9x
Mon, 22 Jun 2026AU$32.9bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b27x26.4x0.9x
Wed, 20 May 2026AU$30.4bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b24.3x24.4x0.9x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026AU$27.2bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b20.9x21.9x0.8x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026AU$26.0bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b21.4x20.8x0.7x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026AU$27.7bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.7x22.3x0.8x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026AU$28.2bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.1x22.6x0.8x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025AU$27.5bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22x22.1x0.8x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025AU$27.7bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.6x22.2x0.8x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025AU$26.7bAU$35.0bAU$1.3b20.6x21.1x0.8x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025AU$26.0bAU$35.3bAU$1.3b18.3x20x0.7x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025AU$23.5bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b17.9x18.1x0.7x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025AU$22.5bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b18.1x17.3x0.6x
Thu, 22 May 2025AU$22.0bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b17.3x16.9x0.6x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025AU$19.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b15.3x15.2x0.6x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025AU$21.2bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b15x16.3x0.6x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025AU$22.8bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b17.3x19.6x0.7x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025AU$21.7bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b16.2x18.6x0.6x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024AU$22.0bAU$34.9bAU$1.2b16.4x18.8x0.6x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024AU$21.3bAU$33.5bAU$1.1b18.9x19.5x0.6x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024AU$22.2bAU$34.0bAU$1.1b15.9x19.9x0.7x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024AU$21.4bAU$32.8bAU$1.1b17.8x20.3x0.7x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024AU$21.4bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m17.3x22.7x0.7x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024AU$20.4bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m15.9x21.6x0.6x
Fri, 24 May 2024AU$20.3bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m14.5x21.5x0.6x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024AU$20.5bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14.9x22.3x0.6x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024AU$20.8bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m13.7x22.6x0.6x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024AU$19.7bAU$30.6bAU$626.1m15.5x31.5x0.6x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024AU$19.8bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15x32.2x0.6x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023AU$19.5bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.7x31.6x0.6x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023AU$19.3bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14x31.4x0.6x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023AU$19.7bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.2x32x0.6x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023AU$19.7bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15.3x32x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

32x


Total Market Cap: AU$19.7bTotal Earnings: AU$615.4mTotal Revenue: AU$30.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Construction and Engineering Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Construction and Engineering industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.70x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction and Engineering industry have grown 33% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.9% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Construction and Engineering compare with similar industries?

AU Market0.76%
Industrials-0.94%
Construction-2.79%
Construction and Engineering-2.79%
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
TEA TasmeaAU$9.816.1%
+AU$146.4m		145.9%PE53.9x
NWH NRW HoldingsAU$7.721.7%
+AU$59.7m		99.5%PE23.1x
SHA SHAPE AustraliaAU$7.344.9%
+AU$36.3m		76.4%PE19.5x
FWD FleetwoodAU$2.7715.4%
+AU$33.3m		-4.5%PE13.5x
FDC FDC Consolidated HoldingsAU$3.802.7%
+AU$32.3m		n/aPE17.2x

Latest News

SHA
AU$7.34
SHAPE Australia
7D
4.9%
1Y
76.4%
MND
AU$29.10
Monadelphous Group
7D
-8.4%
1Y
36.7%
GNP
AU$8.57
GenusPlus Group
7D
-5.5%
1Y
63.5%
WOR
AU$10.12
Worley
7D
-7.4%
1Y
-30.9%
TEA
AU$9.81
Tasmea
7D
6.1%
1Y
145.9%
SYL
AU$2.94
Symal Group
7D
4.3%
1Y
62.4%
EVZ
AU$0.62
EVZ
7D
12.7%
1Y
264.7%
VNT
AU$5.42
Ventia Services Group
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-0.6%
LYL
AU$22.07
Lycopodium
7D
1.8%
1Y
85.2%
MGH
AU$5.52
MAAS Group Holdings
7D
-10.5%
1Y
24.6%
SXE
AU$4.50
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering
7D
-4.7%
1Y
133.2%
NWH
AU$7.72
NRW Holdings
7D
1.7%
1Y
99.5%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

NWH: Record Results And Expanded Services Will Support Measured 2026 Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for NRW Holdings from A$6.98 to A$7.88, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples in their valuation analysis. What’s in the News for NRW Holdings No recent NRW Holdings specific news items were identified from the provided primary news sources as of 20 Aug 2026.
SSM
AU$2.47
Service Stream
7D
-5.0%
1Y
19.9%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

SSM: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Disciplined M&A And Cash Deployment

Analysts have revised their price target for Service Stream to A$2.88 from A$2.58 to reflect updated assessments of fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Service Stream is seeking acquisitions and investments, supported by what management describes as an enhanced net cash balance sheet that provides more options for capital allocation.
SRG
AU$3.81
SRG Global
7D
-4.3%
1Y
97.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 18

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Analysts have lifted their price target on SRG Global from A$4.25 to A$4.60. This reflects updated assumptions around slightly higher discount rates, moderated revenue growth, softer profit margins and a modestly higher future P/E multiple.
FDC
AU$3.80
FDC Consolidated Holdings
7D
2.7%
1Y
n/a
FWD
AU$2.77
Fleetwood
7D
15.4%
1Y
-4.5%