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Australian (ASX) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 16, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
- 7D-3.8%
- 3M-10.6%
- 1Y-14.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has dropped 3.2%, driven by a pullback from SGH of 8.7%. Meanwhile, Reece actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.6% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 13% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Trade Companies and Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 16 Aug 2025 | AU$31.5b | AU$22.9b | AU$1.1b | 20.2x | 28.9x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 14 Jul 2025 | AU$32.0b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.4x | 22.9x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 11 Jun 2025 | AU$34.9b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 17.4x | 25x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 09 May 2025 | AU$33.9b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.8x | 24.1x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 06 Apr 2025 | AU$30.5b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.8x | 21.8x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 04 Mar 2025 | AU$35.8b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 22.1x | 25.5x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | AU$38.9b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 25.8x | 35.9x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 28 Dec 2024 | AU$37.7b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 25.2x | 34.8x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 25 Nov 2024 | AU$38.9b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 21x | 35.7x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 23 Oct 2024 | AU$37.8b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 21.7x | 34.8x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 20 Sep 2024 | AU$38.7b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 22.2x | 35.6x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 18 Aug 2024 | AU$36.8b | AU$22.7b | AU$1.1b | 21.4x | 34x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 16 Jul 2024 | AU$33.9b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 27.2x | 30.4x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 13 Jun 2024 | AU$35.6b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 23.5x | 31.9x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 11 May 2024 | AU$36.3b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 24.5x | 32.6x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 08 Apr 2024 | AU$35.5b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 26.6x | 32x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 06 Mar 2024 | AU$36.2b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 25.8x | 32.5x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 02 Feb 2024 | AU$29.9b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 21.5x | 25.7x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 31 Dec 2023 | AU$30.6b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 23.6x | 26.4x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 28 Nov 2023 | AU$26.4b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 21x | 22.7x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 26 Oct 2023 | AU$23.6b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 17.1x | 20.4x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 23 Sep 2023 | AU$25.2b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 17.7x | 21.8x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 21 Aug 2023 | AU$25.5b | AU$21.3b | AU$1.2b | 15.9x | 21.2x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 19 Jul 2023 | AU$23.8b | AU$20.3b | AU$239.8m | 19.1x | 99.2x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 16 Jun 2023 | AU$22.4b | AU$19.1b | AU$149.6m | 22.2x | 149.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 14 May 2023 | AU$21.5b | AU$19.1b | AU$150.1m | 23.3x | 143.3x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 11 Apr 2023 | AU$21.1b | AU$19.1b | AU$150.1m | 21.1x | 140.7x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 09 Mar 2023 | AU$20.6b | AU$19.1b | AU$150.1m | 18.3x | 137.1x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 04 Feb 2023 | AU$20.6b | AU$18.4b | AU$886.7m | 17.8x | 23.2x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 02 Jan 2023 | AU$17.9b | AU$18.4b | AU$886.7m | 18.1x | 20.2x | 1x |
| Wed, 30 Nov 2022 | AU$18.7b | AU$18.4b | AU$886.7m | 17.4x | 21.1x | 1x |
| Fri, 28 Oct 2022 | AU$17.4b | AU$18.4b | AU$889.0m | 16.4x | 19.6x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 25 Sep 2022 | AU$16.4b | AU$18.4b | AU$889.0m | 16.1x | 18.5x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 23 Aug 2022 | AU$17.8b | AU$16.0b | AU$1.7b | 13.2x | 10.3x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
10.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Trading Companies and Distributors 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 28.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 44.4x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have declined 14% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 13% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | 1.55% | |
| Industrials | 0.61% | |
| Trade Distributors | -3.81% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -3.81% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH Reece | AU$14.93 | 5.6% +AU$510.3m | -44.9% | PE25.6x | |
| EHL Emeco Holdings | AU$0.93 | 6.9% +AU$30.9m | 15.5% | PE7.2x | |
| IPG IPD Group | AU$3.73 | 4.8% +AU$17.6m | -16.6% | PE14.8x | |
| CYG Coventry Group | AU$0.73 | 8.1% +AU$6.6m | -48.1% | PE238.3x | |
| ACF Acrow | AU$1.04 | 1.5% +AU$4.6m | -2.8% | PE14.3x |
