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Australian (ASX) Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies1
  • 7D6.5%
  • 3M-30.5%
  • 1Y-15.7%
  • YTD-33.3%

In the last week, the Packaging industry is up 6.5%, with all of the companies up. However, the industry is down 16% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 10% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 21 Apr 2026AU$1.8bAU$2.2bAU$124.9m14.5x14.5x0.8x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026AU$2.4bAU$2.2bAU$124.9m19.3x19.3x1.1x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026AU$2.7bAU$2.2bAU$124.9m21.7x21.7x1.2x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026AU$2.7bAU$2.1bAU$66.2m40.9x40.9x1.3x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025AU$2.6bAU$2.1bAU$66.2m39.8x39.8x1.3x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025AU$2.5bAU$2.4b-AU$17,412,000.0037.6x-143.3x1.1x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025AU$2.6bAU$2.4b-AU$17,412,000.0038.9x-148.2x1.1x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025AU$2.7bAU$2.4b-AU$17,412,000.0040.4x-154x1.1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025AU$2.7bAU$5.4bAU$84.1m16x31.9x0.5x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025AU$2.7bAU$7.2bAU$109.9m12.5x24.8x0.4x
Mon, 26 May 2025AU$2.8bAU$7.2bAU$109.9m12.8x25.5x0.4x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025AU$2.6bAU$7.2bAU$109.9m13.8x23.7x0.4x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025AU$3.0bAU$7.2bAU$109.9m15.5x27.5x0.4x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025AU$3.3bAU$7.2bAU$117.7m56.4x28.4x0.5x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025AU$3.5bAU$6.8bAU$135.2m45.9x25.6x0.5x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024AU$3.5bAU$6.8bAU$135.2m46.4x26.2x0.5x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024AU$3.5bAU$6.8bAU$135.2m46x25.9x0.5x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024AU$3.8bAU$6.8bAU$135.2m47.6x28.4x0.6x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024AU$3.6bAU$6.8bAU$178.4m46.8x20.4x0.5x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024AU$3.0bAU$6.4bAU$106.7m19x28.5x0.5x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024AU$2.9bAU$6.4bAU$106.7m18.2x27.4x0.5x
Tue, 28 May 2024AU$3.2bAU$6.4bAU$106.7m19.8x29.9x0.5x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024AU$3.2bAU$6.4bAU$106.7m19.9x30.1x0.5x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024AU$3.9bAU$6.4bAU$106.7m24.5x36.4x0.6x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024AU$4.0bAU$6.5bAU$148.6m19.7x26.8x0.6x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024AU$3.7bAU$6.6bAU$169.7m18.2x21.9x0.6x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023AU$3.7bAU$6.6bAU$169.7m17.6x21.8x0.6x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023AU$3.4bAU$6.6bAU$169.7m17.1x20.3x0.5x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023AU$3.8bAU$6.6bAU$169.7m18.8x22.1x0.6x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023AU$3.9bAU$6.6bAU$169.7m19.5x23.1x0.6x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023AU$3.3bAU$6.7bAU$205.8m10.2x16.2x0.5x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023AU$3.0bAU$6.7bAU$205.8m9.2x14.7x0.5x
Wed, 31 May 2023AU$3.0bAU$6.7bAU$205.8m9.2x14.8x0.5x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023AU$3.3bAU$6.7bAU$205.8m10.5x15.9x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.9x


Total Market Cap: AU$3.3bTotal Earnings: AU$205.8mTotal Revenue: AU$6.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There is only one company in the Australian Packaging industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have declined 15% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 31% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

AU Market0.77%
Materials2.89%
Packaging6.47%
Metal and Glass Containers6.47%
Paper Packaging0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.4%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 73.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 22.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Metal and Glass Containers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 10% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 73% per year.
  • In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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
ORA OroraAU$1.497.6%
+AU$128.5m		-13.7%PE14.6x

Latest News

ORA
AU$1.49
Orora
7D
7.6%
1Y
-13.7%

Expanded Beverage Can Capacity And Premium Glass Demand Will Drive Stronger Future Performance

Catalysts About Orora Orora supplies beverage packaging, focused on aluminum cans and premium glass for wine and spirits customers across key global markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?