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Australian (ASX) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D-3.2%
- 3M6.1%
- 1Y-4.6%
- YTDn/a
The Trade Companies and Distributors is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Emeco Holdings has stood out, gaining 9.1%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. Earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.
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, 22 Aug 2026 | AU$30.3b | AU$23.4b | AU$1.1b | 19.1x | 27.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | AU$31.5b | AU$23.3b | AU$944.3m | 21.5x | 33.4x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | AU$30.5b | AU$23.3b | AU$937.5m | 23.5x | 32.5x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 15 May 2026 | AU$27.5b | AU$23.3b | AU$949.5m | 22.6x | 29x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 12 Apr 2026 | AU$29.6b | AU$23.3b | AU$949.5m | 20.6x | 31.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 10 Mar 2026 | AU$29.3b | AU$23.3b | AU$949.5m | 18.6x | 30.9x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 05 Feb 2026 | AU$31.2b | AU$23.0b | AU$997.5m | 17.7x | 31.3x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 03 Jan 2026 | AU$30.7b | AU$23.0b | AU$997.5m | 20.9x | 30.8x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 01 Dec 2025 | AU$30.5b | AU$23.0b | AU$997.5m | 19.7x | 30.6x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 29 Oct 2025 | AU$31.7b | AU$23.0b | AU$1.0b | 19.3x | 31.7x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | AU$31.0b | AU$23.0b | AU$1.0b | 19.3x | 31x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 24 Aug 2025 | AU$32.1b | AU$22.9b | AU$1.1b | 21.1x | 29.7x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 22 Jul 2025 | AU$32.3b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.5x | 23.1x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 19 Jun 2025 | AU$34.9b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.7x | 25x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 17 May 2025 | AU$35.3b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 17.5x | 25.1x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 14 Apr 2025 | AU$32.2b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 18.8x | 23x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 12 Mar 2025 | AU$33.1b | AU$23.1b | AU$1.4b | 20.7x | 23.6x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 07 Feb 2025 | AU$39.0b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 26.1x | 36x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 05 Jan 2025 | AU$37.5b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 26.6x | 34.6x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 03 Dec 2024 | AU$40.2b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 24.3x | 37.1x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 31 Oct 2024 | AU$35.2b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 21x | 32.4x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | AU$39.1b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 22.2x | 35.9x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 26 Aug 2024 | AU$36.2b | AU$22.8b | AU$1.1b | 20.9x | 33.2x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 24 Jul 2024 | AU$36.1b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 25.3x | 32.4x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 21 Jun 2024 | AU$34.7b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 26.2x | 31.2x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 19 May 2024 | AU$34.7b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 23.8x | 31.2x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 16 Apr 2024 | AU$35.5b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 26.3x | 31.9x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 14 Mar 2024 | AU$36.0b | AU$22.5b | AU$1.1b | 25.5x | 32.4x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 10 Feb 2024 | AU$30.9b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 21.4x | 26.7x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 08 Jan 2024 | AU$29.9b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 22.3x | 25.8x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 06 Dec 2023 | AU$26.9b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 22.2x | 23.2x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 03 Nov 2023 | AU$24.4b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 17.8x | 21.1x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 01 Oct 2023 | AU$25.8b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 18.4x | 22.3x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 29 Aug 2023 | AU$25.5b | AU$21.9b | AU$1.2b | 16.5x | 22.1x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
22.1x
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 29.4x.
- 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 2.2% 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 | -0.61% | |
| Industrials | -2.03% | |
| Trade Distributors | -3.22% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -3.22% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHL Emeco Holdings | AU$1.14 | 9.1% +AU$48.9m | 8.1% | PE7.6x | |
| SGI Stealth Group Holdings | AU$1.39 | 7.3% +AU$14.2m | 110.6% | PE35.8x | |
| ACF Acrow | AU$0.97 | 3.2% +AU$10.5m | -8.1% | PE16.6x | |
| BOL Boom Logistics | AU$2.12 | 6.0% +AU$4.4m | 51.4% | PE7.1x |
