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German (DAX) Apparel Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M-10.0%
  • 1Y-23.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Apparel Retail industry has risen 4.9%, driven by gains from Zalando of 6.4%. During this same period, the Platform Group underperformed, falling 11%. In the past year, the industry is down 24%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the German Apparel Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Dec 2025€6.6b€12.9b€212.7m14.5x30.9x0.5x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025€6.0b€12.9b€212.7m13.6x28x0.5x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025€8.2b€14.4b€138.4m14.3x59x0.6x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025€8.1b€14.3b€127.3m14.5x63.6x0.6x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025€7.5b€14.2b€116.4m13.8x64.7x0.5x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025€8.9b€14.0b€115.6m16.6x76.6x0.6x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025€9.3b€14.0b€115.6m17.6x80.4x0.7x
Thu, 08 May 2025€9.3b€14.0b€148.8m17.8x62.2x0.7x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025€9.2b€13.9b€151.6m17.2x60.9x0.7x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025€10.3b€13.7b€33.7m23.4x306x0.8x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025€10.3b€13.7b€33.7m23.6x305.3x0.8x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024€9.8b€13.7b€27.2m22x358.8x0.7x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024€8.3b€13.7b€27.2m19.9x306x0.6x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024€8.4b€13.6b-€25,195,922.0026.5x-332.4x0.6x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024€7.4b€13.6b-€43,095,922.0023.7x-172.1x0.5x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024€6.7b€13.4b-€66,685,651.0022.2x-100.7x0.5x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024€7.1b€13.4b-€130,185,651.0030.6x-54.4x0.5x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024€6.8b€13.3b-€144,485,651.0029.4x-47x0.5x
Fri, 10 May 2024€7.3b€13.1b-€182,339,000.0056.2x-40.2x0.6x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024€7.2b€13.0b-€239,139,000.0075.9x-30.3x0.6x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024€5.8b€13.3b-€200,239,000.0045.3x-29.1x0.4x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024€5.6b€13.3b-€200,239,000.0044.2x-28.1x0.4x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023€6.4b€13.3b-€251,839,000.0050.7x-25.3x0.5x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023€6.8b€13.3b-€251,839,000.0054x-27.1x0.5x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023€6.7b€13.4b-€279,039,000.0072.9x-23.9x0.5x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023€7.2b€13.4b-€296,439,000.0073.5x-24.2x0.5x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023€7.9b€13.4b-€296,759,000.0083.3x-26.7x0.6x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023€8.5b€13.6b-€353,159,000.00183.3x-24.1x0.6x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023€7.8b€13.6b-€371,004,000.00172.8x-21.1x0.6x
Sat, 13 May 2023€9.4b€13.6b-€371,004,000.00210.6x-25.2x0.7x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023€10.6b€13.5b-€360,604,000.00567.4x-29.4x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-55x


Total Market Cap: €9.1bTotal Earnings: -€164,804,000.00Total Revenue: €11.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
German Apparel Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.5x20242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the German Apparel Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 31.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.59x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Apparel Retail industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable.
  • Revenues have remained mostly flat. This means that the industry has become more efficient since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Comparison

How does German Apparel Retail compare with similar industries?

DE Market0.66%
Consumer Discretionary-1.42%
Specialty Stores0.49%
Apparel Retail0.83%
Computer and Electronics Retail2.28%
Automotive Retail1.94%
Specialty Stores-0.80%
Home Improvement Retail-0.98%
Home Furnishing Retail-1.31%
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
GFG Global Fashion Group€0.2823.9%
+€12.4m		28.4%PS0.09x
U1DA Finchain Capital Partners€2.341.7%
+€55.2k		46.3%n/a

Latest News

U1DA
€2.34
Finchain Capital Partners
7D
1.7%
1Y
46.3%
TPG
€5.40
Platform Group
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-29.1%

TPG: Long Term Revenue Outlook And Guidance Will Drive Strong Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Platform Group from approximately $18.42 to $19.58 per share, citing expectations for faster revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a lower future price to earnings multiple despite a higher discount rate. What's in the News Issued long term revenue guidance for 2030, targeting at least EUR 3 billion in revenue and GMV above EUR 4.5 billion (company guidance) Confirmed earnings guidance for the 2025 financial year, keeping the existing profit outlook unchanged (company guidance) Raised 2026 net sales guidance to around EUR 1.0 billion, up from a previous forecast of over EUR 860 million (company guidance) Scheduled an analyst and investor day to present and discuss the group strategy update (company event) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased slightly from approximately €18.42 to €19.58 per share, reflecting a modest uplift in the intrinsic value estimate.
ZAL
€24.92
Zalando
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-24.0%

ZAL Margins And Buybacks Are Expected To Drive Shares Higher

Zalando's analyst fair value has been lifted by about EUR 5 to roughly EUR 52, as analysts highlight a modestly improved profit margin outlook and a more attractive forward valuation despite slightly slower expected revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts note that the recent adjustments to Zalando's price targets reflect growing confidence in the company’s ability to execute on profitability initiatives while maintaining steady top line expansion.
GFG
€0.28
Global Fashion Group
7D
23.9%
1Y
28.4%

GFG: Improved Margins And Breakeven Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Global Fashion Group by approximately 10 percent to reflect stronger expected revenue growth, slightly improved profit margins, and a higher justified future price to earnings multiple, despite a modestly higher discount rate. What's in the News Issued updated full year 2025 earnings guidance, narrowing NMV expectations from (5) to 5% to (2) to 2% year over year on a constant currency basis (company guidance) Now targets 2025 NMV in a range of €1,010 million to €1,060 million, reflecting year to date exchange rate movements (company guidance) Reaffirmed expectation to reach breakeven and deliver a single digit Euro million result for the full year 2025 (company guidance) Valuation Changes Fair Value has risen slightly, with the internal assessment increasing from 0.8 to 0.9. Discount Rate has increased modestly, moving from approximately 9.0% to about 9.9%, which implies a slightly higher required return.