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Belgian (BEL20) Trade Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D6.5%
  • 3M0.3%
  • 1Y-14.4%
  • YTD21.1%

In the last week, the Trade Distributors industry is up 2.3%, with all of the companies up. However, the industry is down 29% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Belgian Trade Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 01 Aug 2026€2.8b€4.1b€112.8m24.4x24.4x0.7x
Mon, 29 Jun 2026€2.4b€4.1b€111.2m21.7x21.7x0.6x
Wed, 27 May 2026€2.4b€4.1b€111.2m22x22x0.6x
Fri, 24 Apr 2026€2.5b€4.1b€111.2m22.7x22.7x0.6x
Sun, 22 Mar 2026€1.7b€4.1b€111.2m15.2x15.2x0.4x
Tue, 17 Feb 2026€2.2b€4.2b€169.4m13.1x13.1x0.5x
Thu, 15 Jan 2026€2.2b€4.2b€169.4m12.8x12.8x0.5x
Sat, 13 Dec 2025€2.2b€4.2b€169.4m13.2x13.2x0.5x
Mon, 10 Nov 2025€2.3b€4.2b€169.4m13.4x13.4x0.5x
Wed, 08 Oct 2025€2.8b€4.2b€169.4m16.3x16.3x0.7x
Fri, 05 Sep 2025€3.0b€4.2b€169.4m17.9x17.9x0.7x
Sun, 03 Aug 2025€3.2b€4.2b€169.4m19x19x0.8x
Tue, 01 Jul 2025€3.3b€4.2b€180.7m18.2x18.2x0.8x
Thu, 29 May 2025€3.7b€4.2b€180.7m20.5x20.5x0.9x
Sat, 26 Apr 2025€3.3b€4.2b€180.7m18.3x18.3x0.8x
Mon, 24 Mar 2025€4.4b€4.2b€180.7m24.1x24.1x1x
Wed, 19 Feb 2025€5.1b€4.2b€169.1m29.9x29.9x1.2x
Fri, 17 Jan 2025€4.7b€4.2b€169.1m27.5x27.5x1.1x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024€4.8b€4.2b€169.1m28.5x28.5x1.2x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024€4.8b€4.2b€169.1m28.4x28.4x1.2x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024€4.6b€4.2b€169.1m27.3x27.3x1.1x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024€4.5b€4.2b€169.1m26.8x26.8x1.1x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024€4.1b€4.2b€169.1m24.4x24.4x1x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024€4.1b€4.2b€177.7m23.1x22.8x1x
Fri, 31 May 2024€4.7b€4.2b€177.7m26.3x26.3x1.1x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024€5.5b€4.2b€177.7m31.2x31.2x1.3x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024€4.7b€4.2b€177.8m26.2x26.2x1.1x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024€4.4b€4.2b€177.8m24.7x24.7x1x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024€4.5b€4.2b€177.8m25.2x25.2x1.1x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023€5.1b€4.2b€177.8m28.7x28.7x1.2x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023€4.6b€4.2b€177.8m25.9x25.9x1.1x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023€3.9b€4.2b€177.8m21.9x21.9x0.9x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023€4.3b€4.2b€177.8m23.9x23.9x1x
Tue, 08 Aug 2023€4.8b€4.2b€177.8m27.2x27.2x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.2x


Total Market Cap: €4.8bTotal Earnings: €177.8mTotal Revenue: €4.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Belgian Trade Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the Belgian Trade Distributors 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 Trade Distributors industry have declined 20% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, 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-0.072%
Industrials1.30%
Trade Distributors6.50%
Trade Companies and Distributors6.50%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AZE Azelis Group€11.316.5%
+€167.9m		-14.4%PE24.4x

Latest News

AZE
€11.31
Azelis Group
7D
6.5%
1Y
-14.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 30

AZE: Margin Recovery And Dividend Visibility Will Support Repriced Risk Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Azelis Group higher to €13.11 from €12.48, reflecting a slightly more constructive view on revenue growth, profit margins and risk after recent price target increases from €7.50 to €10.50 and from €10.50 to €12. The latest ratings suggest that key risks are now better reflected in the share price.