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Australian (ASX) Construction Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 07, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M9.4%
  • 1Y31.7%
  • YTD32.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Construction industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by declines in Worley and Monadelphous Group of 1.3% and 3.1%, respectively. On the other hand Symal Group is actually up 5.8%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 32%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 08 Dec 2025AU$27.5bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22x22.1x0.8x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025AU$27.1bAU$33.8bAU$1.2b22.5x21.8x0.8x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025AU$26.9bAU$35.0bAU$1.3b20.8x21.3x0.8x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025AU$26.2bAU$35.1bAU$1.3b18.5x20.3x0.7x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025AU$23.7bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b18x18.2x0.7x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025AU$22.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b17.8x17.5x0.7x
Sat, 24 May 2025AU$21.9bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b16.7x16.9x0.6x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025AU$19.8bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b15.3x15.2x0.6x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025AU$21.7bAU$34.7bAU$1.3b14.9x16.7x0.6x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025AU$22.8bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b17.2x19.5x0.7x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025AU$21.8bAU$34.0bAU$1.2b16.3x18.7x0.6x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024AU$21.9bAU$34.9bAU$1.2b16.1x18.7x0.6x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024AU$21.7bAU$33.5bAU$1.1b18.6x19.9x0.6x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024AU$22.1bAU$34.0bAU$1.1b16.6x19.8x0.7x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024AU$21.4bAU$32.9bAU$1.1b15.4x20.3x0.6x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024AU$21.4bAU$32.6bAU$937.5m18.9x22.8x0.7x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024AU$20.4bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m15.7x21.6x0.6x
Sun, 26 May 2024AU$20.2bAU$32.6bAU$942.3m14.9x21.4x0.6x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024AU$20.5bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14.9x22.3x0.6x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024AU$21.0bAU$32.3bAU$918.1m14.3x22.8x0.6x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024AU$19.9bAU$30.8bAU$639.3m15.6x31.1x0.6x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024AU$19.8bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15x32.2x0.6x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023AU$19.5bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.7x31.7x0.6x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023AU$19.4bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14.3x31.4x0.6x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023AU$19.0bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m14x30.8x0.6x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023AU$19.7bAU$30.8bAU$615.4m15.1x32x0.6x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023AU$19.0bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15x51.9x0.7x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023AU$18.0bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15.4x49.3x0.6x
Mon, 29 May 2023AU$18.1bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m15.2x49.5x0.6x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023AU$17.7bAU$28.9bAU$365.8m14.1x48.5x0.6x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023AU$9.0bAU$18.5bAU$371.8m14.6x24.2x0.5x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023AU$9.5bAU$17.2bAU$285.3m16.8x33.4x0.6x
Tue, 17 Jan 2023AU$9.4bAU$16.9bAU$291.1m18.3x32.4x0.6x
Thu, 15 Dec 2022AU$9.6bAU$16.9bAU$291.1m16.3x32.9x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

32.9x


Total Market Cap: AU$9.6bTotal Earnings: AU$291.1mTotal Revenue: AU$16.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Construction Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.8x202320242025
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 22.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 26.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.64x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Construction industry have grown 62% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 26% 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 Market0.059%
Industrials-1.64%
Construction-1.12%
Construction and Engineering-1.12%
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
SYL Symal GroupAU$2.935.8%
+AU$37.8m		62.8%PE20x
DUR DuratecAU$1.916.7%
+AU$30.9m		39.1%PE21.5x
LYL LycopodiumAU$13.071.6%
+AU$7.8m		28.0%PE12x
SRG SRG GlobalAU$2.890.3%
+AU$6.3m		120.6%PE38.1x
VBC VerbrecAU$0.1713.8%
+AU$5.8m		22.2%PE12.9x

Latest News

MND
AU$25.95
Monadelphous Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
91.4%
NWH
AU$5.41
NRW Holdings
7D
-1.8%
1Y
42.4%

NWH: Earnings Outlook And Dividend Will Continue To Support Fair Value

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on NRW Holdings to approximately $5.23 from about $5.03 per share, citing slightly stronger expected revenue growth and a higher future earnings multiple that more than offset a marginally lower profit margin assumption. Valuation Changes Fair Value: increased slightly from A$5.03 to A$5.23 per share.
SHA
AU$6.08
SHAPE Australia
7D
0.5%
1Y
112.6%

SHA: Rising Margins Will Support Stronger Earnings Performance This Year

Analysts have nudged their price target for SHAPE Australia higher, from A$6.95 to A$7.17, citing slightly stronger expected revenue growth, modestly improved profit margins, and a still-supportive but marginally lower future PE multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from A$6.95 to A$7.17, reflecting modestly higher expectations for the business.
TEA
AU$4.49
Tasmea
7D
-6.3%
1Y
55.9%
SYL
AU$2.93
Symal Group
7D
5.8%
1Y
62.8%
SRG
AU$2.89
SRG Global
7D
0.3%
1Y
120.6%
VNT
AU$5.89
Ventia Services Group
7D
-0.2%
1Y
38.3%

VNT: Major Defence Contracts And Consistent Margins Will Support Future Stability

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ventia Services Group at $5.63 per share. They cite stable outlooks for revenue growth and profit margins, despite a minor adjustment to the discount rate and future price-to-earnings ratio.
DUR
AU$1.91
Duratec
7D
6.7%
1Y
39.1%

DUR: Future Diversification Efforts And Stable Margins Will Shape Balanced Prospects

Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Duratec, raising the fair value from $1.97 to $1.97. This change is based on refined assumptions regarding the discount rate, expected revenue growth, and profit margin forecasts.
VBC
AU$0.17
Verbrec
7D
13.8%
1Y
22.2%
GNP
AU$6.30
GenusPlus Group
7D
-3.4%
1Y
154.0%

GenusPlus Group Ltd's (ASX:GNP) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Nov 23
GenusPlus Group Ltd's (ASX:GNP) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
WOR
AU$13.17
Worley
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-0.9%

Is Worley Limited (ASX:WOR) Trading At A 24% Discount?

Nov 21
Is Worley Limited (ASX:WOR) Trading At A 24% Discount?
SSM
AU$2.20
Service Stream
7D
-2.2%
1Y
40.1%
LYL
AU$13.07
Lycopodium
7D
1.6%
1Y
28.0%
CVL
AU$1.37
Civmec
7D
-1.4%
1Y
2.6%