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Australian (ASX) Transportation Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M10.2%
  • 1Y28.3%
  • YTD7.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Transportation industry has dropped 1.7%, driven by Kelsian Group declining 6.4%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 28%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.8% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Transportation Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 17 Mar 2026AU$8.1bAU$7.3bAU$376.6m16.1x21.4x1.1x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026AU$7.6bAU$7.1bAU$359.0m20x21.2x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026AU$7.7bAU$7.1bAU$359.0m20.5x21.4x1.1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025AU$7.7bAU$7.1bAU$353.3m20.6x21.8x1.1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025AU$7.4bAU$7.1bAU$354.2m16x21x1.1x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025AU$7.3bAU$7.1bAU$354.2m16x20.6x1x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025AU$7.3bAU$7.1bAU$363.5m16.5x20.1x1x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025AU$7.1bAU$6.9bAU$464.5m13x15.2x1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025AU$6.5bAU$6.9bAU$464.5m11.3x14x0.9x
Sat, 24 May 2025AU$6.2bAU$6.9bAU$463.6m12.7x13.3x0.9x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025AU$6.4bAU$6.9bAU$463.6m13.5x13.7x0.9x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025AU$6.5bAU$6.9bAU$463.6m13.4x13.9x0.9x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025AU$6.9bAU$6.7bAU$483.2m13.9x14.3x1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025AU$7.0bAU$6.7bAU$483.2m14.2x14.6x1x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024AU$7.4bAU$6.7bAU$481.3m14.8x15.3x1.1x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024AU$7.6bAU$6.7bAU$481.3m15.4x15.9x1.1x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024AU$7.8bAU$6.7bAU$481.3m15.7x16.3x1.2x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024AU$7.6bAU$6.7bAU$481.3m15.3x15.8x1.1x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024AU$8.5bAU$6.3bAU$493.1m15.6x17.1x1.3x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024AU$8.5bAU$6.3bAU$493.1m15.8x17.3x1.3x
Sun, 26 May 2024AU$8.6bAU$6.3bAU$493.1m15.8x17.5x1.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024AU$9.1bAU$6.3bAU$493.1m16.6x18.4x1.4x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024AU$9.4bAU$6.5bAU$567.2m13.4x16.7x1.5x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024AU$9.7bAU$6.1bAU$496.0m13.3x19.5x1.6x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024AU$9.5bAU$5.8bAU$389.0m15.8x24.4x1.6x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023AU$9.4bAU$5.8bAU$388.9m15.9x24.1x1.6x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023AU$9.0bAU$5.8bAU$388.9m15x23.1x1.5x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023AU$8.7bAU$5.8bAU$391.4m14.8x22.2x1.5x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023AU$9.1bAU$5.8bAU$391.4m15.6x23.3x1.6x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023AU$9.7bAU$5.4bAU$424.3m17.9x22.8x1.8x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023AU$10.1bAU$5.4bAU$424.3m18.7x23.7x1.9x
Mon, 29 May 2023AU$9.2bAU$5.4bAU$424.3m16.7x21.6x1.7x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023AU$8.8bAU$5.4bAU$424.3m16.6x20.8x1.6x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023AU$8.1bAU$5.4bAU$424.3m16.1x19.2x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.2x


Total Market Cap: AU$8.1bTotal Earnings: AU$424.3mTotal Revenue: AU$5.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Transportation Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 18.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Transportation industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 21.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Transportation industry have declined 3.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 11% 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 Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Industrials industry?

AU Market-2.69%
Industrials-4.22%
Transportation-1.71%
Railroads-0.25%
Cargo Ground Transportation-2.34%
Trucking-9.70%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Railroads industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 24.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Cargo Ground Transportation industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 11.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cargo Ground Transportation industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 27% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 34% per year.
  • In contrast, the Railroads industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.8% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AZJ Aurizon HoldingsAU$4.001.8%
+AU$106.0m		29.0%PE22.1x
LAU Lindsay AustraliaAU$0.643.3%
+AU$7.3m		-6.6%PE14.8x

Latest News

KLS
AU$3.93
Kelsian Group
7D
-6.4%
1Y
33.2%

KLS: Future Returns Will Balance Softer Revenue Outlook And Higher Profitability Assumptions

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Kelsian Group to A$4.10 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value broadly in line with prior estimates. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$4.10 per share is unchanged, with the updated work keeping the central valuation point steady.
AZJ
AU$4.00
Aurizon Holdings
7D
1.8%
1Y
29.0%

AZJ: Higher Payout And Neutral Rating Will Guide Fairly Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Aurizon Holdings by A$0.03 to A$3.80, citing a narrower valuation gap after a first half result that met guidance and supported a higher 90% dividend payout ratio. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted to a more neutral stance on Aurizon Holdings after the first half result, even though guidance was intact and the new 90% dividend payout ratio was supported.
CHL
AU$0.28
Camplify Holdings
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-41.7%

CHL: Higher Revenue Assumptions And Richer P/E Will Support Undervalued Shares

The analyst price target for Camplify Holdings has been revised from A$0.91 to A$0.75, with analysts attributing the change to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from A$0.91 to A$0.75, indicating a lower assessed value per share.
LAU
AU$0.64
Lindsay Australia
7D
3.3%
1Y
-6.6%