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Belgian (BEL20) Commercial Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedNov 21, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D-1.3%
- 3M-3.2%
- 1Y-9.4%
- YTD-14.4%
The Commercial Services industry has stayed flat over the last week. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 6.9% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 48% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Belgian Commercial Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | €395.6m | €251.9m | €5.1m | 14x | 77.7x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | €420.8m | €251.9m | €5.1m | 14.5x | 82.7x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 16 Sep 2024 | €368.8m | €227.5m | €6.6m | 14x | 55.6x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | €408.4m | €227.8m | €7.5m | 13.7x | 54.7x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 12 Jul 2024 | €426.7m | €227.8m | €7.5m | 14x | 57.2x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | €441.6m | €227.8m | €7.5m | 14.3x | 59.2x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 07 May 2024 | €425.4m | €228.2m | €7.5m | 13.6x | 57x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 04 Apr 2024 | €428.6m | €226.5m | €5.8m | 18.7x | 74.1x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | €435.5m | €204.2m | €5.7m | 27.7x | 76.7x | 2.1x |
| Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | €447.3m | €204.2m | €5.7m | 28.1x | 78.7x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | €458.2m | €204.2m | €5.7m | 28.1x | 80.6x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 24 Nov 2023 | €435.8m | €204.2m | €5.7m | 27.9x | 76.7x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | €428.7m | €204.2m | €5.7m | 25.2x | 75.5x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 19 Sep 2023 | €455.5m | €194.2m | €4.7m | 29.2x | 96x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 17 Aug 2023 | €444.5m | €189.7m | €5.0m | 25.5x | 88.8x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 15 Jul 2023 | €481.6m | €189.7m | €5.0m | 25.5x | 96.2x | 2.5x |
| Mon, 12 Jun 2023 | €425.0m | €165.1m | €5.7m | 22.8x | 74.2x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 10 May 2023 | €427.6m | €165.1m | €5.7m | 23.5x | 74.6x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 07 Apr 2023 | €451.1m | €160.9m | €7.5m | 21.3x | 59.8x | 2.8x |
| Sun, 05 Mar 2023 | €454.7m | €154.7m | €8.7m | 19.1x | 52.3x | 2.9x |
| Tue, 31 Jan 2023 | €462.8m | €238.5m | €7.5m | 19.4x | 61.8x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | €454.3m | €235.5m | €8.2m | 18.6x | 55.7x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 26 Nov 2022 | €446.0m | €235.5m | €8.2m | 17.5x | 54.7x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | €450.1m | €235.5m | €8.2m | 16.9x | 55.2x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | €480.0m | €149.1m | €9.8m | 16.8x | 49.2x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | €498.9m | €135.4m | €7.1m | 22.9x | 70.4x | 3.7x |
| Sun, 17 Jul 2022 | €441.7m | €135.4m | €7.1m | 23.1x | 62.4x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 14 Jun 2022 | €452.0m | €135.4m | €7.1m | 24.1x | 63.8x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 12 May 2022 | €446.3m | €135.4m | €7.1m | 23.1x | 63x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 09 Apr 2022 | €473.2m | €154.9m | €5.3m | 24.7x | 90.1x | 3.1x |
| Mon, 07 Mar 2022 | €415.7m | €146.4m | €6.0m | 25.5x | 69.8x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 02 Feb 2022 | €480.2m | €146.4m | €6.0m | 28.7x | 80.6x | 3.3x |
| Fri, 31 Dec 2021 | €468.5m | €146.4m | €6.1m | 34x | 76.9x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 28 Nov 2021 | €441.6m | €146.4m | €6.1m | 37.3x | 72.5x | 3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
72.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Belgian Commercial Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 77.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 70.5x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Commercial Services industry have declined 5.8% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 20% 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 Belgian Industrials industry?
| BE Market | -1.59% | |
| Industrials | 0.94% | |
| Commercial Services | -1.28% | |
| Commercial Printing | 0% | |
| Security and Alarm Services | 0% | |
| Environmental and Facilities Services | -0.90% | |
| Diversified Support Services | -1.63% | |
| Office Services and Supplies | -11.03% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Diversified Support Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 16.6x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Environmental and Facilities Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 59% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 41% per year.
- In contrast, the Diversified Support Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No data available | |||||