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Australian (ASX) Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D2.4%
  • 3M-7.8%
  • 1Y16.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has risen 2.4%, driven by gains from Aerometrex of 37%. This means that the industry has gained 17% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Research and Consulting Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 13 May 2026AU$13.6bAU$4.5bAU$341.7m17.7x39.7x3x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026AU$13.7bAU$4.5bAU$341.7m17.7x40.1x3x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026AU$14.8bAU$4.5bAU$342.1m18x43.3x3.3x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026AU$14.8bAU$4.5bAU$327.9m33.3x45.2x3.3x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026AU$13.7bAU$4.5bAU$327.9m31x41.7x3.1x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025AU$13.9bAU$4.5bAU$327.9m31.3x42.5x3.1x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025AU$13.9bAU$4.3bAU$313.0m32x44.3x3.3x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025AU$12.7bAU$4.3bAU$313.0m29.1x40.6x3x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025AU$12.5bAU$4.2bAU$320.8m34.7x38.8x3x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025AU$12.0bAU$4.2bAU$321.7m35.7x37.2x2.9x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025AU$11.1bAU$4.2bAU$321.7m33.3x34.6x2.7x
Thu, 15 May 2025AU$11.3bAU$3.9bAU$71.7m29.8x157.3x2.9x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025AU$9.6bAU$3.9bAU$71.7m27.4x133.7x2.5x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025AU$10.3bAU$3.9bAU$71.6m28.1x144.3x2.7x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025AU$10.5bAU$3.8bAU$47.3m70.3x222.4x2.8x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025AU$10.0bAU$3.8bAU$47.3m71.5x212x2.7x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024AU$10.2bAU$3.8bAU$47.3m71.7x215.8x2.7x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024AU$9.6bAU$3.5bAU$54.0m63.9x177.6x2.7x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024AU$9.5bAU$3.5bAU$54.0m60.7x176.6x2.7x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024AU$10.6bAU$3.5bAU$64.5m31.9x163.6x3x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024AU$10.0bAU$3.5bAU$63.6m26.7x157.8x2.8x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024AU$9.4bAU$3.5bAU$65.2m26.9x144.7x2.7x
Fri, 17 May 2024AU$9.0bAU$3.4bAU$316.3m25.4x28.6x2.6x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024AU$8.9bAU$3.4bAU$316.3m24.6x28x2.6x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024AU$8.6bAU$3.4bAU$316.3m23.7x27.1x2.5x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024AU$8.3bAU$3.4bAU$305.7m24.5x27.1x2.5x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024AU$8.3bAU$3.4bAU$302.0m23.8x27.6x2.5x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023AU$8.2bAU$3.4bAU$302.0m23.9x27.2x2.4x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023AU$7.5bAU$3.3bAU$313.0m22.1x23.8x2.3x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023AU$7.9bAU$3.3bAU$304.6m23.6x26x2.4x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023AU$7.8bAU$3.2bAU$295.5m23.6x26.4x2.4x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023AU$7.9bAU$3.2bAU$287.5m26.4x27.6x2.5x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023AU$8.1bAU$3.2bAU$287.7m26.9x28.2x2.6x
Sat, 20 May 2023AU$8.5bAU$3.2bAU$276.4m28x30.9x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.9x


Total Market Cap: AU$8.5bTotal Earnings: AU$276.4mTotal Revenue: AU$3.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 81.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Research and Consulting 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 39.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 81.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 7.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 13% 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 Research and Consulting Services compare with similar industries?

AU Market0.064%
Industrials0.72%
Professional Services1.60%
Research and Consulting Services2.38%
HR Services15.11%
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
AMX AerometrexAU$0.2937.2%
+AU$7.6m		18.0%PS1.1x
CDE CodeifaiAU$0.007525.0%
+AU$1.5m		-25.0%PS12.5x
RTH RAS Technology HoldingsAU$0.623.3%
+AU$957.7k		-23.0%PS1.2x

Latest News

SOP
AU$0.021
Synertec
7D
-38.2%
1Y
-16.0%
AMX
AU$0.29
Aerometrex
7D
37.2%
1Y
18.0%
IPH
AU$3.58
IPH
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-25.6%
Narrative Update • Apr 29

IPH: Share Buyback And Interim Dividend Will Support Future Re-Rating

Analysts have trimmed their price target on IPH by A$0.02 to reflect slightly lower discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. What's in the News The Board of Directors of IPH Limited authorized a share buyback plan on 19 February 2026 as part of the company’s capital management approach (Key Developments).
ALQ
AU$21.34
ALS
7D
-0.8%
1Y
19.8%
Narrative Update • Apr 29

ALQ: Higher Multiple And Margin Hopes Will Likely Magnify Downside Risk

Analysts have raised their price target on ALS to A$17.10, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E following recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ALS reflects a split view, with some highlighting upside based on revised assumptions and others flagging risks around how much optimism is already embedded in the A$17.10 price target.
RTH
AU$0.62
RAS Technology Holdings
7D
3.3%
1Y
-23.0%
CUP
AU$1.06
Count
7D
-8.3%
1Y
33.5%
C79
AU$6.28
Chrysos
7D
-8.3%
1Y
29.8%
VRS
AU$0.055
Veris
7D
-8.3%
1Y
14.6%
CDE
AU$0.0075
Codeifai
7D
25.0%
1Y
-25.0%
AFL
AU$0.15
AF Legal Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
47.6%
KPG
AU$4.23
Kelly Partners Group Holdings
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-62.2%