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Australian (ASX) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D-5.2%
- 3M11.8%
- 1Y-0.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has dropped 5.2%, driven by a pullback from Emeco Holdings of 10%. Meanwhile, IPD Group actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 19% in the last week. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | AU$31.5b | AU$23.4b | AU$1.1b | 22.7x | 28.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 16 Jul 2026 | AU$31.4b | AU$23.3b | AU$944.3m | 21.8x | 33.2x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | AU$30.2b | AU$23.3b | AU$937.5m | 23.5x | 32.3x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 11 May 2026 | AU$28.5b | AU$23.3b | AU$949.5m | 22.7x | 30x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 08 Apr 2026 | AU$28.8b | AU$23.3b | AU$949.5m | 19.9x | 30.3x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 06 Mar 2026 | AU$31.3b | AU$23.3b | AU$949.5m | 20.2x | 33x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 01 Feb 2026 | AU$31.5b | AU$23.0b | AU$997.5m | 19.4x | 31.6x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 30 Dec 2025 | AU$30.4b | AU$23.0b | AU$997.5m | 21x | 30.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 27 Nov 2025 | AU$29.8b | AU$23.0b | AU$1.0b | 20x | 29.8x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 25 Oct 2025 | AU$30.7b | AU$23.0b | AU$1.0b | 19.3x | 30.7x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 | AU$30.4b | AU$23.0b | AU$1.0b | 19.6x | 30.4x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 20 Aug 2025 | AU$31.7b | AU$22.9b | AU$1.1b | 19.7x | 29.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 18 Jul 2025 | AU$31.6b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.3x | 22.6x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 15 Jun 2025 | AU$35.1b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 17.4x | 25.1x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 13 May 2025 | AU$34.7b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 22.6x | 24.7x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 10 Apr 2025 | AU$30.3b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.8x | 21.6x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 08 Mar 2025 | AU$34.2b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 21.7x | 24.4x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 03 Feb 2025 | AU$38.8b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 24.7x | 35.8x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2025 | AU$37.2b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 26.8x | 34.3x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 29 Nov 2024 | AU$40.2b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 21.9x | 36.9x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | AU$35.8b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 21.1x | 32.9x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 24 Sep 2024 | AU$39.7b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 22.4x | 36.4x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | AU$36.1b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 23x | 33.5x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | AU$35.5b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 25.7x | 31.9x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 17 Jun 2024 | AU$35.4b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 24.6x | 31.8x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 15 May 2024 | AU$35.1b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 23.1x | 31.6x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 12 Apr 2024 | AU$35.5b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 26.1x | 32x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 10 Mar 2024 | AU$36.5b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 25.9x | 32.8x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 06 Feb 2024 | AU$29.8b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 21.1x | 25.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 04 Jan 2024 | AU$30.2b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 23x | 26.1x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 02 Dec 2023 | AU$26.9b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 22.5x | 23.1x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 30 Oct 2023 | AU$23.6b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 17.3x | 20.4x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 27 Sep 2023 | AU$25.5b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 17.6x | 22x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 25 Aug 2023 | AU$25.2b | AU$21.8b | AU$1.2b | 16.4x | 21.5x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
21.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Trading Companies and Distributors industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.4% 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 and as a result, profits have held steady.
Industry Comparison
How does Australian Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | -1.48% | |
| Industrials | -2.56% | |
| Trade Distributors | -5.20% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -5.20% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPG IPD Group | AU$5.81 | 18.8% +AU$95.7m | 57.9% | PE19.8x | |
| SGI Stealth Group Holdings | AU$1.30 | 4.0% +AU$7.5m | 98.5% | PE61.8x | |
| BOL Boom Logistics | AU$2.05 | 6.5% +AU$4.6m | 55.3% | PE8x | |
| CYG Coventry Group | AU$0.36 | 4.3% +AU$2.1m | -47.9% | PS0.1x | |
| BMH Baumart Holdings | AU$0.01 | 0% AU$244.5k | -9.1% | PS20.9x |