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South African (JSE) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-3.5%
- 3M-3.5%
- 1Y-1.5%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has dropped 3.5%, driven by a pullback from enX Group of 43%. In contrast, Salungano Group has gained 11%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.4% annually.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | R10.8b | R29.3b | R1.5b | 7.2x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 24 May 2026 | R11.1b | R29.2b | R1.4b | 7x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 21 Apr 2026 | R10.8b | R23.9b | R1.3b | 9.7x | 8.3x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 19 Mar 2026 | R10.8b | R24.0b | R1.3b | 9.6x | 8.3x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 14 Feb 2026 | R11.1b | R23.9b | R1.3b | 10.2x | 8.5x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | R32.9b | R61.2b | R2.7b | 10.5x | 12.1x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | R32.3b | R61.1b | R2.6b | 12.4x | 12.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 07 Nov 2025 | R32.7b | R67.5b | R3.0b | 9.5x | 10.8x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 05 Oct 2025 | R33.1b | R67.5b | R3.0b | 9.8x | 10.9x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | R32.3b | R67.5b | R3.0b | 9.1x | 10.7x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 31 Jul 2025 | R32.6b | R67.6b | R3.0b | 10x | 10.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 28 Jun 2025 | R31.8b | R67.8b | R2.8b | 10.2x | 11.5x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 26 May 2025 | R30.6b | R69.2b | R3.1b | 10.1x | 10x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | R30.4b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.7x | 9.9x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 21 Mar 2025 | R31.1b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.9x | 10.1x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 16 Feb 2025 | R31.4b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 10.6x | 10.2x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | R31.2b | R69.7b | R3.1b | 9.8x | 9.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 12 Dec 2024 | R31.6b | R69.7b | R3.1b | 10.3x | 10.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | R27.2b | R71.1b | R3.1b | 8.6x | 8.8x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 07 Oct 2024 | R26.9b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.6x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 04 Sep 2024 | R28.2b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.9x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 02 Aug 2024 | R28.0b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.7x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 30 Jun 2024 | R26.4b | R72.2b | R3.2b | 8.1x | 8.2x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 28 May 2024 | R27.1b | R74.1b | R3.5b | 7.6x | 7.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 25 Apr 2024 | R26.4b | R74.1b | R3.4b | 8x | 7.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 23 Mar 2024 | R21.6b | R74.1b | R3.4b | 6.6x | 6.3x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 19 Feb 2024 | R23.8b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 7.3x | 7x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 17 Jan 2024 | R26.8b | R81.6b | R3.4b | 7.5x | 7.9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 15 Dec 2023 | R26.6b | R81.5b | R3.4b | 7.4x | 7.8x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 12 Nov 2023 | R26.2b | R78.1b | R3.8b | 7x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 10 Oct 2023 | R28.6b | R80.2b | R3.9b | 6.7x | 7.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 07 Sep 2023 | R28.0b | R80.2b | R3.9b | 6.7x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 05 Aug 2023 | R28.1b | R80.1b | R3.9b | 6.6x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 03 Jul 2023 | R28.7b | R80.2b | R4.0b | 6.7x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7.2x
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 7.4x 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 29% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 28% 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 | -1.57% | |
| Industrials | -1.03% | |
| Trade Distributors | -3.52% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -3.52% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLG Salungano Group | R0.92 | 4.5% +R15.7m | n/a | PE4.5x |