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Australian (ASX) Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D6.9%
  • 3M10.2%
  • 1Y16.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has risen 6.9%, driven by gains from ALS of 7.4%. This means that the industry has gained 17% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 11 Aug 2026AU$14.4bAU$4.7bAU$389.3m17.4x36.9x3.1x
Thu, 09 Jul 2026AU$13.6bAU$4.7bAU$389.3m18x34.9x2.9x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026AU$14.3bAU$4.7bAU$389.3m20.5x36.8x3.1x
Mon, 04 May 2026AU$13.2bAU$4.5bAU$341.7m18.3x38.7x2.9x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026AU$12.8bAU$4.5bAU$342.1m17.4x37.4x2.8x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026AU$15.6bAU$4.5bAU$341.4m34x45.8x3.5x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026AU$14.8bAU$4.5bAU$327.9m32.9x45.2x3.3x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025AU$13.8bAU$4.5bAU$327.9m31.2x42.1x3.1x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025AU$13.4bAU$4.5bAU$327.9m29.8x40.8x3x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025AU$14.0bAU$4.3bAU$313.0m31.8x44.6x3.3x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025AU$12.5bAU$4.3bAU$313.0m29x39.8x2.9x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025AU$12.3bAU$4.2bAU$321.7m33.8x38.4x3x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025AU$11.5bAU$4.2bAU$321.7m34.3x35.8x2.8x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025AU$10.9bAU$4.2bAU$321.7m32.5x34x2.6x
Tue, 06 May 2025AU$10.8bAU$3.9bAU$71.7m29.5x151.4x2.8x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025AU$10.1bAU$3.9bAU$71.6m27.3x141x2.6x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025AU$10.6bAU$3.9bAU$69.3m29.2x152.6x2.7x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025AU$10.4bAU$3.8bAU$47.3m69.5x219.7x2.8x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024AU$10.1bAU$3.8bAU$47.3m70.7x214.4x2.7x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024AU$10.3bAU$3.8bAU$47.3m71.8x217.5x2.7x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024AU$9.7bAU$3.5bAU$54.0m63.8x179.8x2.8x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024AU$10.1bAU$3.5bAU$54.0m64x187.8x2.9x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024AU$10.4bAU$3.5bAU$71.8m26.1x145x2.9x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024AU$10.0bAU$3.5bAU$63.6m27.1x157.4x2.8x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024AU$9.5bAU$3.5bAU$65.2m28.4x146.1x2.7x
Wed, 08 May 2024AU$8.7bAU$3.4bAU$316.3m24.1x27.5x2.5x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024AU$8.7bAU$3.4bAU$316.3m24.1x27.4x2.5x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024AU$8.1bAU$3.4bAU$316.3m22x25.8x2.4x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024AU$8.5bAU$3.4bAU$294.4m24.8x28.9x2.5x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023AU$8.4bAU$3.4bAU$302.0m23.8x27.7x2.5x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023AU$8.1bAU$3.4bAU$302.0m23.5x26.9x2.4x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023AU$7.6bAU$3.3bAU$313.0m22.7x24.4x2.4x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023AU$8.0bAU$3.3bAU$304.6m23.4x26.3x2.5x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023AU$7.9bAU$3.3bAU$295.0m24.5x26.8x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.8x


Total Market Cap: AU$7.9bTotal Earnings: AU$295.0mTotal Revenue: AU$3.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 81.8x202420252026
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 36.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 81.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 9.7% 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 Market2.59%
Industrials1.79%
Professional Services3.37%
Research and Consulting Services6.86%
HR Services3.68%
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
ALQ ALSAU$23.465.6%
+AU$634.4m		26.3%PE37.4x
C79 ChrysosAU$7.5627.7%
+AU$191.1m		22.7%PS11x
CUP CountAU$1.197.2%
+AU$16.8m		31.7%PE17.6x
AMX AerometrexAU$0.3017.3%
+AU$4.3m		38.6%PS1.2x

Latest News

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RTH: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support A More Optimistic Future P/E

The analyst price target for RAS Technology Holdings has shifted from A$1.82 to A$1.58, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples to support the change. What's in the News No recent company specific news for RAS Technology Holdings has been identified from the provided sources.
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