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South African (JSE) Automotive Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M3.7%
  • 1Y0.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Automotive Retail industry has remained flat, although notably Combined Motor Holdings declined by 3.0%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 08 Jan 2026R51.2bR198.1bR4.5b8.5x11.3x0.3x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025R50.2bR196.7bR4.5b8.5x11.1x0.3x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025R45.8bR196.7bR4.5b7.8x10.2x0.2x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025R48.2bR195.7bR4.2b8x11.4x0.2x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025R48.7bR214.3bR3.6b8.5x13.5x0.2x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025R48.8bR214.3bR3.6b7.5x13.6x0.2x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025R46.6bR214.3bR3.6b7.9x12.9x0.2x
Thu, 22 May 2025R46.7bR214.3bR3.6b8.3x13x0.2x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025R43.1bR212.0bR3.1b6.4x14x0.2x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025R45.0bR214.0bR3.2b29.4x14.1x0.2x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025R49.6bR215.0bR3.2b31.4x15.7x0.2x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025R50.8bR215.0bR3.2b31x16x0.2x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024R54.2bR215.0bR3.2b33.1x17.1x0.3x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024R46.0bR213.2bR3.5b15.6x13.1x0.2x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024R43.9bR191.5bR2.9b8.6x15.2x0.2x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024R45.8bR190.3bR4.8b6.4x9.5x0.2x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024R41.0bR190.3bR4.8b6.1x8.5x0.2x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024R39.3bR190.3bR4.8b5.6x8.1x0.2x
Fri, 24 May 2024R36.4bR190.3bR4.8b5.3x7.6x0.2x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024R33.4bR190.4bR4.8b4.8x6.9x0.2x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024R25.4bR190.4bR4.8b5x5.3x0.1x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024R28.4bR181.1bR5.4b5.1x5.3x0.2x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024R29.0bR181.1bR5.4b5.2x5.4x0.2x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023R27.5bR181.1bR5.4b5.1x5.1x0.2x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023R29.5bR181.1bR5.4b4.9x5.5x0.2x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023R27.6bR180.6bR5.4b4.8x5.1x0.2x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023R31.7bR180.6bR5.4b5.5x5.9x0.2x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023R31.6bR164.5bR5.4b5.3x5.9x0.2x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023R30.1bR164.5bR5.4b5.1x5.6x0.2x
Sat, 27 May 2023R28.3bR164.5bR5.4b4.7x5.2x0.2x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023R29.4bR163.9bR5.4b4.8x5.4x0.2x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023R29.3bR163.9bR5.4b4.8x5.4x0.2x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023R35.1bR150.0bR5.1b6.7x6.9x0.2x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023R32.5bR150.0bR5.1b6.4x6.4x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.4x


Total Market Cap: R32.5bTotal Earnings: R5.1bTotal Revenue: R150.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Automotive Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 9.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the South African Automotive Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 11.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 9.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.20x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Automotive Retail industry have declined 3.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 9.7% 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 Market2.02%
Consumer Discretionary2.37%
Specialty Stores0.44%
Automotive Retail1.42%
Home Improvement Retail3.07%
Home Furnishing Retail2.72%
Apparel Retail-0.14%
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 HoldingsR126.774.0%
+R854.2m		11.6%PE9.1x
WBC We Buy Cars HoldingsR48.080.5%
+R104.4m		8.8%PE21.5x

Latest News

CMH
R35.06
Combined Motor Holdings
7D
-5.0%
1Y
6.2%
WBC
R48.08
We Buy Cars Holdings
7D
0.5%
1Y
8.8%

WBC: Future Earnings Potential Will Remain Strong Despite Slightly Higher Required Returns

Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on We Buy Cars Holdings to R55.67, reflecting slightly lower expected revenue growth and a marginally higher discount rate, partially offset by improved profit margin assumptions and a somewhat lower future price to earnings multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Unchanged at ZAR 55.67 per share, indicating no net impact from the revised assumptions.
MTH
R126.77
Motus Holdings
7D
4.0%
1Y
11.6%

MTH Will Likely See Improved Profitability With Modest Near-Term Expectations

Analysts have raised their price target on Motus Holdings from R103.00 to R115.00, citing expectations of improved profitability and a higher future earnings multiple, despite slightly lower projected revenue growth and a modestly reduced discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased from ZAR 103.00 to ZAR 115.00, reflecting a moderate upward revision in the estimated intrinsic value per share.
SPG
R18.89
Super Group
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-35.6%