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Belgian (BEL20) Multi-Sector Holdings Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D2.2%
- 3M6.1%
- 1Y20.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Multi-Sector Holdings industry has risen 2.0%, driven by gains in Sofina Société Anonyme and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert of 2.1% and 2.1%, respectively. This means that the industry has gained 20% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 51% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Belgian Multi-Sector Holdings Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | €19.0b | €8.2b | €1.2b | 6.8x | 16x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | €18.5b | €8.3b | €1.3b | 143.5x | 14x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | €17.6b | €8.3b | €1.3b | 136.4x | 13.3x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | €17.6b | €8.3b | €1.3b | 141.4x | 13.3x | 2.1x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | €15.9b | €8.4b | €1.4b | 34.5x | 11.2x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | €16.9b | €7.4b | €429.2m | 93x | 39.4x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | €16.8b | €7.4b | €429.2m | 90.7x | 39x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | €15.8b | €7.4b | €429.2m | 87.7x | 36.8x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | €16.0b | €7.4b | €429.2m | 88.2x | 37.3x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | €17.1b | €7.6b | €730.3m | 22.6x | 23.4x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | €17.8b | €7.6b | €730.3m | 23.4x | 24.3x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | €9.1b | €7.1b | €297.8m | 26.5x | 30.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | €9.3b | €7.1b | €430.0m | 19.4x | 21.6x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | €9.3b | €7.1b | €430.0m | 19.3x | 21.6x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | €9.5b | €7.1b | €430.0m | 19.7x | 22x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | €9.5b | €7.0b | €339.8m | 24.6x | 27.9x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | €9.6b | €9.3b | -€36,100,000.00 | 95.6x | -264.7x | 1x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | €9.8b | €9.3b | -€36,100,000.00 | 102.3x | -271.6x | 1x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | €9.9b | €9.3b | -€36,100,000.00 | 103.8x | -274.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | €10.1b | €9.3b | -€36,100,000.00 | 103.5x | -280.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | €9.9b | €9.3b | -€165,000,000.00 | 102.3x | -59.8x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | €10.3b | €9.3b | -€165,000,000.00 | 101.6x | -62.1x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | €10.3b | €9.3b | -€61,323,000.00 | 4.5x | -168.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | €10.5b | €8.6b | -€480,523,000.00 | 4.7x | -21.8x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | €10.7b | €8.6b | -€480,523,000.00 | 4.9x | -22.3x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | €11.2b | €8.6b | -€480,523,000.00 | 4.9x | -23.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | €11.6b | €8.2b | -€553,923,000.00 | 5.2x | -20.9x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | €12.0b | €8.4b | -€455,066,000.00 | 8.6x | -26.5x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | €12.1b | €8.4b | -€455,066,000.00 | 8.1x | -26.6x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | €11.3b | €8.4b | -€455,066,000.00 | 8.1x | -24.9x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | €11.6b | €8.4b | -€455,066,000.00 | 8x | -25.5x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | €11.3b | €8.0b | -€317,666,000.00 | 7.7x | -35.6x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 24 Sep 2022 | €10.8b | €8.0b | -€317,666,000.00 | 7.9x | -34x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 22 Aug 2022 | €19.1b | €10.7b | €2.3b | 5.4x | 8.4x | 1.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
8.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Belgian Multi-Sector Holdings 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 15.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -36.7x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Multi-Sector Holdings industry have declined 20% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 8.3% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does Belgian Multi-Sector Holdings compare with similar industries?
| BE Market | 0.23% | |
| Financials | 0.57% | |
| Diversified Financial | 2.24% | |
| Multi-Sector Holdings | 2.24% | |
| Specialized Finance | 0.86% | |
| Other Diversified Financial Services | 0% | 0 |
| Transaction and Payment Processing Services | -0.60% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOF Sofina Société Anonyme | €281.20 | 2.8% +€251.2m | 31.5% | PE6.8x | |
| GBLB Groupe Bruxelles Lambert | €75.45 | 1.8% +€150.8m | 11.9% | PS1.4x | |
| COMB Compagnie du Bois Sauvage | €255.00 | 1.2% +€4.8m | -4.9% | PS1.3x |