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South African (JSE) Automotive Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M-1.0%
  • 1Y-16.5%
  • YTDn/a

The Automotive Retail industry has been flat over the last week, but Super Group has lost 3.6%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 16% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Automotive Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 31 Aug 2026R40.6bR203.5bR4.9b6.9x8.3x0.2x
Wed, 29 Jul 2026R40.5bR203.5bR4.9b7x8.3x0.2x
Fri, 26 Jun 2026R42.6bR203.5bR4.9b7.1x8.7x0.2x
Sun, 24 May 2026R41.2bR203.6bR4.9b6.7x8.4x0.2x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026R45.5bR201.1bR4.9b8.1x9.4x0.2x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026R47.1bR201.1bR4.9b7.7x9.7x0.2x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026R48.9bR198.1bR4.5b8.6x10.8x0.2x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026R52.5bR198.1bR4.5b8.6x11.6x0.3x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025R50.1bR198.1bR4.5b8.6x11.1x0.3x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025R47.1bR196.7bR4.5b8.2x10.5x0.2x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025R48.9bR195.7bR4.2b8.4x11.6x0.2x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025R49.3bR214.3bR3.6b8.4x13.7x0.2x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025R48.2bR214.3bR3.6b7.5x13.4x0.2x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025R48.0bR214.3bR3.6b7.6x13.3x0.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025R47.7bR214.3bR3.6b8.1x13.2x0.2x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025R42.6bR212.0bR3.1b6.2x13.9x0.2x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025R44.6bR212.0bR3.1b6.5x14.5x0.2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025R50.2bR215.0bR3.2b31.8x15.9x0.2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025R49.6bR215.0bR3.2b30.5x15.6x0.2x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024R54.8bR215.0bR3.2b33.5x17.3x0.3x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024R46.5bR213.2bR3.5b15.7x13.3x0.2x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024R43.5bR191.5bR2.9b8.3x15.1x0.2x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024R44.7bR190.3bR4.8b6.3x9.3x0.2x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024R41.3bR190.3bR4.8b6.1x8.6x0.2x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024R38.9bR190.3bR4.8b5.5x8.1x0.2x
Tue, 28 May 2024R36.9bR190.3bR4.8b5.3x7.7x0.2x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024R33.2bR190.4bR4.8b4.8x6.9x0.2x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024R26.1bR190.4bR4.8b5.2x5.4x0.1x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024R28.4bR181.1bR5.4b5.2x5.3x0.2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024R29.2bR181.1bR5.4b5.3x5.4x0.2x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023R28.0bR181.1bR5.4b5x5.2x0.2x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023R30.9bR181.1bR5.4b5.1x5.8x0.2x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023R27.8bR180.6bR5.4b4.8x5.1x0.2x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023R30.9bR180.6bR5.4b5.3x5.7x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.7x


Total Market Cap: R30.9bTotal Earnings: R5.4bTotal Revenue: R180.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Automotive Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the South African Automotive Retail 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 8.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 10.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.21x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Automotive Retail industry have declined 3.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.1% 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 Comparison

How does South African Automotive Retail compare with similar industries?

ZA Market0.36%
Consumer Discretionary0.029%
Specialty Stores-2.62%
Automotive Retail0.59%
Apparel Retail-3.09%
Home Furnishing Retail-3.10%
Home Improvement Retail-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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MTH Motus HoldingsR108.271.8%
+R334.3m		4.6%PE7.1x
WBC We Buy Cars HoldingsR31.031.3%
+R167.2m		-44.3%PE14x

Latest News

WBC
R31.03
We Buy Cars Holdings
7D
1.3%
1Y
-44.3%
New Narrative • Aug 20

Vehicle Parc Expansion And Platform Scale Will Support Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power

Catalysts About We Buy Cars Holdings We Buy Cars Holdings operates a South African used vehicle buying and selling platform with a nationwide physical and digital footprint. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
MTH
R108.27
Motus Holdings
7D
1.8%
1Y
4.6%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

MTH: Fair Value View Will Rely On Higher Growth And Lower P/E Expectations

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Motus Holdings from ZAR125 to ZAR110, reflecting updated assumptions that include a revised fair value estimate, a slightly lower discount rate, adjusted revenue growth expectations and a more conservative future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Motus Holdings No recent news items for Motus Holdings are available from the specified primary sources as at 6 August 2026.
SPG
R18.00
Super Group
7D
-3.6%
1Y
25.5%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

SPG: Future Returns Will Rely On Modest Margin And Higher P/E

Analysts have lifted their price target for Super Group to ZAR23.37 from ZAR20.77, citing updated fair value work along with slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions as the key drivers of the change. What’s in the News for Super Group No recent Super Group specific news events were identified in the primary news feed as of 6 August 2026.
CMH
R37.49
Combined Motor Holdings
7D
-1.3%
1Y
10.3%