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Belgian (BEL20) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
- 7D6.5%
- 3M0.3%
- 1Y-14.4%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, Trade Companies and Distributors has been flat. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 27% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Belgian Trade Companies and Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 01 Aug 2026 | €2.8b | €4.1b | €112.8m | 24.4x | 24.4x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | €2.4b | €4.1b | €111.2m | 21.7x | 21.7x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 27 May 2026 | €2.4b | €4.1b | €111.2m | 22x | 22x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 24 Apr 2026 | €2.5b | €4.1b | €111.2m | 22.7x | 22.7x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 22 Mar 2026 | €1.7b | €4.1b | €111.2m | 15.2x | 15.2x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 17 Feb 2026 | €2.2b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 13.1x | 13.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 15 Jan 2026 | €2.2b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 12.8x | 12.8x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | €2.2b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 13.2x | 13.2x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 10 Nov 2025 | €2.3b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 13.4x | 13.4x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 08 Oct 2025 | €2.8b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 16.3x | 16.3x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 05 Sep 2025 | €3.0b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 17.9x | 17.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 03 Aug 2025 | €3.2b | €4.2b | €169.4m | 19x | 19x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 01 Jul 2025 | €3.3b | €4.2b | €180.7m | 18.2x | 18.2x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 29 May 2025 | €3.7b | €4.2b | €180.7m | 20.5x | 20.5x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 26 Apr 2025 | €3.3b | €4.2b | €180.7m | 18.3x | 18.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 24 Mar 2025 | €4.4b | €4.2b | €180.7m | 24.1x | 24.1x | 1x |
| Wed, 19 Feb 2025 | €5.1b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 29.9x | 29.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | €4.7b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 27.5x | 27.5x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 15 Dec 2024 | €4.8b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 28.5x | 28.5x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | €4.8b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 28.4x | 28.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 10 Oct 2024 | €4.6b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 27.3x | 27.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | €4.5b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 26.8x | 26.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2024 | €4.1b | €4.2b | €169.1m | 24.4x | 24.4x | 1x |
| Wed, 03 Jul 2024 | €4.1b | €4.2b | €177.7m | 23.1x | 22.8x | 1x |
| Fri, 31 May 2024 | €4.7b | €4.2b | €177.7m | 26.3x | 26.3x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | €5.5b | €4.2b | €177.7m | 31.2x | 31.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 26 Mar 2024 | €4.7b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 26.2x | 26.2x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | €4.4b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 24.7x | 24.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 20 Jan 2024 | €4.5b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 25.2x | 25.2x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 18 Dec 2023 | €5.1b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 28.7x | 28.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 15 Nov 2023 | €4.6b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 25.9x | 25.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 13 Oct 2023 | €3.9b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 21.9x | 21.9x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 10 Sep 2023 | €4.3b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 23.9x | 23.9x | 1x |
| Tue, 08 Aug 2023 | €4.8b | €4.2b | €177.8m | 27.2x | 27.2x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
27.2x
Current Industry PE
- There are only 2 companies in the Belgian Trading Companies and 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 Trading Companies and 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 Comparison
How does Belgian Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?
| BE Market | -0.072% | |
| Industrials | 1.30% | |
| Trade Distributors | 6.50% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | 6.50% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZE Azelis Group | €11.31 | 6.5% +€167.9m | -14.4% | PE24.4x |