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South African (JSE) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 12, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-1.1%
- 3M5.7%
- 1Y16.8%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by pullbacks in enX Group and Hudaco Industries of 25% and 4.4%, respectively. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 16%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 12 Aug 2025 | R32.3b | R67.6b | R3.0b | 9.4x | 10.7x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 10 Jul 2025 | R32.4b | R67.6b | R3.0b | 9.8x | 10.7x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 07 Jun 2025 | R31.4b | R67.8b | R2.8b | 10.1x | 11.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 05 May 2025 | R31.0b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.8x | 10.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 02 Apr 2025 | R30.3b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.7x | 9.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 28 Feb 2025 | R30.7b | R69.4b | R3.1b | 9.8x | 9.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 26 Jan 2025 | R31.8b | R69.6b | R3.1b | 10.5x | 10.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 24 Dec 2024 | R32.1b | R69.6b | R3.1b | 10.2x | 10.2x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | R28.4b | R71.2b | R3.1b | 9.2x | 9.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | R26.8b | R71.4b | R3.2b | 8.8x | 8.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 16 Sep 2024 | R25.9b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.5x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | R27.9b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.8x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 12 Jul 2024 | R27.1b | R71.7b | R3.2b | 7.8x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | R27.7b | R72.5b | R3.3b | 7.6x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 07 May 2024 | R26.6b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 8x | 7.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 04 Apr 2024 | R21.4b | R74.0b | R3.4b | 6.5x | 6.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | R23.1b | R74.1b | R3.4b | 7.1x | 6.7x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | R26.8b | R81.6b | R3.4b | 7.8x | 7.9x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | R26.8b | R81.5b | R3.4b | 7.4x | 7.9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 24 Nov 2023 | R26.6b | R81.4b | R3.3b | 7.5x | 8x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | R27.6b | R80.0b | R3.9b | 6.4x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 19 Sep 2023 | R27.4b | R80.2b | R3.9b | 6.4x | 7x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 17 Aug 2023 | R27.9b | R80.2b | R3.9b | 6.6x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 15 Jul 2023 | R28.2b | R80.1b | R3.9b | 6.6x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 12 Jun 2023 | R28.9b | R79.5b | R4.0b | 6.9x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 10 May 2023 | R29.7b | R76.9b | R2.7b | 9x | 10.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Apr 2023 | R30.7b | R76.9b | R2.7b | 9.1x | 11.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 05 Mar 2023 | R30.7b | R76.9b | R2.8b | 9.2x | 11.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 31 Jan 2023 | R29.7b | R76.3b | R2.7b | 9.2x | 11x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | R28.9b | R76.2b | R2.7b | 9.1x | 10.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 26 Nov 2022 | R32.7b | R76.3b | R2.8b | 9x | 11.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | R30.8b | R80.0b | R3.7b | 8.1x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | R29.0b | R79.9b | R3.6b | 7.5x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | R32.4b | R79.8b | R3.6b | 8.6x | 9x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South African Trading Companies and Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 10.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.39x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have declined 5.7% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 5.4% 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 | 0.78% | |
| Industrials | -0.42% | |
| Trade Distributors | -1.06% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -1.06% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVT Invicta Holdings | R34.70 | 2.1% +R65.6m | 10.4% | PE4.4x | |
| MMP Marshall Monteagle | R30.22 | 3.7% +R39.1m | 6.9% | PE99.2x | |
| ISB Insimbi Industrial Holdings | R0.65 | 1.6% +R3.3m | -15.6% | PS0.04x |