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Australian (ASX) Construction Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D4.1%
  • 3M28.2%
  • 1Y53.3%
  • YTD21.4%

The Construction industry has gained 4.1% in the last week and Ventia Services Group up 3.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 53%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 18 Jun 2026AU$33.7bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b27.1x27.1x1x
Sat, 16 May 2026AU$30.8bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b24.8x24.7x0.9x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026AU$27.6bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b20.1x22.2x0.8x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026AU$26.7bAU$35.4bAU$1.2b22x21.4x0.8x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026AU$27.9bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.6x22.4x0.8x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026AU$27.8bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.1x22.3x0.8x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025AU$27.5bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b21.7x22.1x0.8x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025AU$27.1bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b23.3x21.8x0.8x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025AU$26.7bAU$35.0bAU$1.3b20.2x21x0.8x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025AU$25.1bAU$35.4bAU$1.3b18.3x20.1x0.7x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025AU$23.6bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b17.7x18.2x0.7x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025AU$22.4bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b17.3x17.3x0.6x
Sun, 18 May 2025AU$21.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b16.7x16.8x0.6x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025AU$19.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b15.5x15.3x0.6x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025AU$21.2bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b15x16.3x0.6x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025AU$22.8bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b17.5x19.5x0.7x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025AU$22.0bAU$34.9bAU$1.2b16.1x18.8x0.6x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024AU$21.6bAU$34.5bAU$1.1b16.7x18.9x0.6x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024AU$21.4bAU$33.5bAU$1.1b19.4x19.5x0.6x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024AU$21.9bAU$34.0bAU$1.1b15.9x19.7x0.6x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024AU$21.2bAU$33.0bAU$999.5m14.8x21.2x0.6x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024AU$21.6bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m17.2x22.9x0.7x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024AU$20.3bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m16.1x21.5x0.6x
Mon, 20 May 2024AU$19.7bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14.8x21.5x0.6x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024AU$21.0bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14.8x22.8x0.6x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024AU$21.0bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14x22.9x0.7x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024AU$19.9bAU$30.6bAU$626.1m15.7x31.7x0.6x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024AU$20.1bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15.3x32.7x0.7x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023AU$19.8bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15.1x32.2x0.6x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023AU$19.1bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14x31.1x0.6x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023AU$19.7bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.7x32x0.6x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023AU$19.2bAU$30.8bAU$564.3m15.4x34.1x0.6x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023AU$19.0bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15.1x52x0.7x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023AU$17.6bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15.2x48.1x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

48.1x


Total Market Cap: AU$17.6bTotal Earnings: AU$365.8mTotal Revenue: AU$28.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Construction Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Construction industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.68x.
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 Market3.70%
Industrials1.30%
Construction4.08%
Construction and Engineering4.08%
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
VNT Ventia Services GroupAU$6.633.6%
+AU$188.1m		34.2%PE19.9x
SXE Southern Cross Electrical EngineeringAU$4.6115.5%
+AU$165.0m		169.6%PE452.8x
SRG SRG GlobalAU$3.956.5%
+AU$150.4m		149.2%PE44.9x
CVL CivmecAU$2.0011.8%
+AU$107.0m		88.2%PE27.1x
LYL LycopodiumAU$18.0216.0%
+AU$97.0m		76.0%PE20x

Latest News

SXE
AU$4.61
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering
7D
15.5%
1Y
169.6%
LYL
AU$18.02
Lycopodium
7D
16.0%
1Y
76.0%
TEA
AU$8.75
Tasmea
7D
4.2%
1Y
174.3%
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Tasmea (ASX:TEA) Shares Could Be 20% Below Fair Value After Special Dividend

Tasmea special dividend announcement and key dates Tasmea (ASX:TEA) has declared a fully franked special dividend of A$0.10 per share, with the board linking this payout to the company’s financial position and confidence in its current direction. The special dividend goes ex dividend on 10 June 2026, with a record date of 11 June 2026 and payment scheduled for 25 June 2026, timelines investors may track when reviewing Tasmea stock. See our latest analysis for Tasmea. Tasmea’s special dividend...
BSA
AU$0.31
BSA
7D
-1.6%
1Y
282.7%
GNP
AU$10.20
GenusPlus Group
7D
-2.7%
1Y
190.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

GNP: Equity Raise And Refined Assumptions Will Shape Bullish Future Outlook

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for GenusPlus Group from A$9.99 to A$12.17, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple in their valuation work. What's in the News GenusPlus Group has filed a follow-on equity offering of A$200.000004 million in ordinary shares.
MND
AU$29.30
Monadelphous Group
7D
2.8%
1Y
71.1%
SRG
AU$3.95
SRG Global
7D
6.5%
1Y
149.2%
New Narrative • Jun 04

Long Term Infrastructure And ESG Tailwinds Will Support A$4.2b Work In Hand

Catalysts About SRG Global SRG Global is a diversified infrastructure services company that provides engineering led maintenance, construction and asset lifecycle solutions across multiple sectors in Australia and New Zealand. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
VNT
AU$6.63
Ventia Services Group
7D
3.6%
1Y
34.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

VNT: New Road Contracts And Capital Returns Will Support Future Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target for Ventia Services Group slightly higher to A$6.14 from A$6.11. The revision reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E assumptions.
SYL
AU$2.90
Symal Group
7D
11.5%
1Y
64.8%
New Narrative • May 16

Data Center And Renewables Tailwinds Will Support Long Term Earnings Resilience

Catalysts About Symal Group Symal Group is an Australian construction and infrastructure contractor with a diversified presence across data centers, renewables, utilities, defense and community infrastructure. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
CVL
AU$2.00
Civmec
7D
11.8%
1Y
88.2%