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Australian (ASX) HR Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
- 7D-2.3%
- 3M-0.4%
- 1Y10.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by Smartgroup declining 4.5%. In contrast, Klevo Rewards has gained 25%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 10%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 5.6% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian HR Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 15 Feb 2026 | AU$2.6b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.8m | 12.7x | 15.1x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 13 Jan 2026 | AU$2.8b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.8m | 13.8x | 16.4x | 1x |
| Thu, 11 Dec 2025 | AU$2.7b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.8m | 13x | 15.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 08 Nov 2025 | AU$2.6b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.8m | 13.2x | 15.1x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 06 Oct 2025 | AU$2.7b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.8m | 13x | 15.6x | 1x |
| Wed, 03 Sep 2025 | AU$2.9b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.8m | 14.6x | 17.1x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 01 Aug 2025 | AU$2.7b | AU$2.8b | AU$172.6m | 13.7x | 15.4x | 1x |
| Sun, 29 Jun 2025 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.7m | 11.8x | 14x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 27 May 2025 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.7m | 12.2x | 14.3x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 24 Apr 2025 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.7m | 11.8x | 14.1x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 22 Mar 2025 | AU$2.2b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.7m | 11.8x | 12.9x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 17 Feb 2025 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 16.9x | 13.7x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 15 Jan 2025 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 16.1x | 14.2x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 15.5x | 13.7x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 16.5x | 14.2x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 08 Oct 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 17.6x | 14.7x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 05 Sep 2024 | AU$3.9b | AU$5.1b | -AU$52,831,402.00 | 16.9x | -73.2x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | AU$4.0b | AU$4.9b | AU$232.6m | 16.3x | 17.1x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 01 Jul 2024 | AU$3.9b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 16.6x | 16.8x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 29 May 2024 | AU$3.7b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 14.6x | 15.8x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 26 Apr 2024 | AU$4.1b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 16.3x | 17.6x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 24 Mar 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 18.6x | 19x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 20 Feb 2024 | AU$4.0b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 17.5x | 15.4x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 18 Jan 2024 | AU$4.0b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 17.8x | 15.3x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 16 Dec 2023 | AU$3.7b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 16.5x | 14.2x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 13 Nov 2023 | AU$4.4b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 15.5x | 16.9x | 1x |
| Wed, 11 Oct 2023 | AU$4.3b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 16.1x | 16.8x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 08 Sep 2023 | AU$4.4b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 16.3x | 17.1x | 1x |
| Sun, 06 Aug 2023 | AU$4.8b | AU$4.1b | AU$307.1m | 18.1x | 15.6x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 04 Jul 2023 | AU$4.8b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 14.7x | 15.8x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 01 Jun 2023 | AU$4.5b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 14.2x | 14.8x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 29 Apr 2023 | AU$4.3b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 14.1x | 14.1x | 1x |
| Mon, 27 Mar 2023 | AU$4.2b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 13.5x | 13.7x | 1x |
| Wed, 22 Feb 2023 | AU$4.6b | AU$3.9b | AU$205.4m | 12.8x | 22.2x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
22.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Human Resource and Employment Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 15.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 13.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.92x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have declined 6.2% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 11% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian HR Services compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | 2.05% | |
| Industrials | 1.41% | |
| Professional Services | 0.14% | |
| HR Services | -2.31% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 4.50% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLV Klevo Rewards | AU$0.03 | 25.0% +AU$9.2m | n/a | PS13.1x | |
| FLN Freelancer | AU$0.22 | 7.3% +AU$6.8m | 33.3% | PE46.9x | |
| AQN Aquirian | AU$0.43 | 8.8% +AU$3.7m | 50.0% | PS1.8x | |
| PPE Peoplein | AU$0.68 | 0.7% +AU$547.2k | -22.4% | PS0.07x | |
| HMI Hiremii | AU$0.039 | 5.4% +AU$420.5k | -22.0% | PS0.3x |
