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South African (JSE) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedJul 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-1.5%
- 3M-5.5%
- 1Y-0.8%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has dropped 1.5%, driven by a pullback from Invicta Holdings of 3.8%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South African Trade Companies and Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul 2026 | R11.0b | R29.1b | R1.7b | 5.9x | 6.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | R11.0b | R29.3b | R1.5b | 6.9x | 7.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 13 May 2026 | R11.0b | R23.9b | R1.3b | 9.7x | 8.5x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 10 Apr 2026 | R11.0b | R23.9b | R1.3b | 9.9x | 8.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 08 Mar 2026 | R10.8b | R24.0b | R1.3b | 9.6x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 03 Feb 2026 | R10.9b | R23.4b | R1.3b | 10.4x | 8.6x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 01 Jan 2026 | R33.1b | R61.2b | R2.7b | 9.9x | 12.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | R32.4b | R61.1b | R2.6b | 12.4x | 12.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 27 Oct 2025 | R33.0b | R67.5b | R3.0b | 9.6x | 10.9x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | R32.2b | R67.5b | R3.0b | 9.2x | 10.6x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | R32.3b | R67.6b | R3.0b | 9.6x | 10.6x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | R32.6b | R67.6b | R3.0b | 9.7x | 10.7x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | R31.2b | R67.8b | R2.8b | 10x | 11.2x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | R30.7b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.8x | 10x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | R29.2b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | R29.3b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.6x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | R31.0b | R69.7b | R3.1b | 10.1x | 9.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | R32.1b | R69.7b | R3.1b | 10.4x | 10.2x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | R27.4b | R69.7b | R3.1b | 8.5x | 8.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | R27.1b | R71.4b | R3.2b | 8.7x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | R26.4b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.5x | 8.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | R28.7b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 8x | 8.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | R26.4b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.7x | 8.2x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | R27.6b | R72.4b | R3.3b | 7.8x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | R27.4b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 8.2x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | R23.5b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 7.1x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | R21.7b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 6.6x | 6.4x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | R24.7b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 7.5x | 7.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | R26.7b | R81.6b | R3.4b | 7.5x | 7.8x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | R26.7b | R81.8b | R3.3b | 7.5x | 8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | R26.9b | R80.0b | R3.9b | 6.1x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | R28.1b | R80.2b | R3.9b | 6.6x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | R27.8b | R80.1b | R3.9b | 6.7x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 25 Jul 2023 | R27.7b | R80.0b | R3.9b | 6.3x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7.1x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South African Trading Companies and Distributors 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 6.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 8.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.41x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have declined 25% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 29% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does South African Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?
| ZA Market | 0.047% | |
| Industrials | 0.25% | |
| Trade Distributors | -1.50% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -1.50% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMP Marshall Monteagle | R27.70 | 2.8% +R34.6m | -4.9% | PE7.4x | |
| SLG Salungano Group | R0.84 | 5.0% +R15.7m | n/a | PE1.6x |