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Australian (ASX) HR Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 13, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
- 7D-11.8%
- 3M-2.3%
- 1Y-25.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has dropped 12%, driven by a pullback from McMillan Shakespeare of 16%. However, the industry is down 25% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Mar 2025 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.8b | AU$169.7m | 12.2x | 13.3x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 09 Feb 2025 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 16.9x | 13.5x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 07 Jan 2025 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 16.2x | 14.1x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 05 Dec 2024 | AU$2.4b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 14.3x | 14x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | AU$2.3b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 16.4x | 13.8x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 30 Sep 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$2.8b | AU$167.9m | 17.4x | 14.6x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 28 Aug 2024 | AU$3.9b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.8m | 16x | 16.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | AU$3.9b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 16.5x | 16.7x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | AU$4.0b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 16.7x | 17x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 21 May 2024 | AU$3.6b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 15x | 15.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | AU$4.0b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 16.2x | 17.3x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 16 Mar 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$4.9b | AU$233.3m | 18.7x | 18.7x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 12 Feb 2024 | AU$3.5b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 16.1x | 13.6x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 10 Jan 2024 | AU$3.8b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 17.3x | 14.7x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 08 Dec 2023 | AU$3.9b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 16.5x | 15x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 05 Nov 2023 | AU$4.7b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 17.9x | 18.3x | 1x |
| Tue, 03 Oct 2023 | AU$4.4b | AU$4.6b | AU$259.1m | 16x | 16.8x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 31 Aug 2023 | AU$4.6b | AU$4.5b | AU$259.7m | 16.3x | 17.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 29 Jul 2023 | AU$4.9b | AU$4.1b | AU$307.1m | 17.5x | 16x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 26 Jun 2023 | AU$4.6b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 15.5x | 15.2x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 24 May 2023 | AU$4.4b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 14.4x | 14.6x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 21 Apr 2023 | AU$4.3b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 14.2x | 14.3x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 19 Mar 2023 | AU$4.3b | AU$4.1b | AU$304.3m | 13.2x | 14.3x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 14 Feb 2023 | AU$4.5b | AU$3.6b | AU$195.7m | 18.2x | 23x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 12 Jan 2023 | AU$4.6b | AU$3.6b | AU$195.7m | 18.7x | 23.3x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 10 Dec 2022 | AU$4.6b | AU$3.6b | AU$195.7m | 17.5x | 23.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 07 Nov 2022 | AU$5.3b | AU$3.6b | AU$195.7m | 18.3x | 27x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 05 Oct 2022 | AU$5.4b | AU$3.6b | AU$195.7m | 17.6x | 27.5x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 02 Sep 2022 | AU$5.6b | AU$3.5b | AU$201.8m | 20.1x | 27.6x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 31 Jul 2022 | AU$5.6b | AU$3.0b | AU$93.6m | 20.7x | 60x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 28 Jun 2022 | AU$4.7b | AU$3.0b | AU$95.0m | 19.2x | 49.7x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 26 May 2022 | AU$5.7b | AU$3.0b | AU$95.0m | 20.7x | 60.2x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 23 Apr 2022 | AU$5.9b | AU$3.0b | AU$95.0m | 20.3x | 62.2x | 2x |
| Mon, 21 Mar 2022 | AU$5.4b | AU$3.0b | AU$95.0m | 20.9x | 56.7x | 1.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
56.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Human Resource and Employment Services 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 13.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 21.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.81x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have grown 23% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 19% per year.
- This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian HR Services compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | -4.37% | |
| Industrials | -5.42% | |
| Professional Services | -7.88% | |
| HR Services | -11.83% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -6.18% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLN Freelancer | AU$0.17 | 3.1% +AU$2.3m | -2.9% | PS1.5x |