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Australian (ASX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies51
- 7D1.8%
- 3M-9.3%
- 1Y-1.6%
- YTD-7.1%
The Consumer Staples industry is up 1.8% in the last week, with Woolworths Group up 2.8%. During this same period, the GrainCorp underperformed, falling 9.7%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 20 Nov 2024 | AU$92.6b | AU$164.7b | AU$2.1b | 21.7x | 44.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 18 Oct 2024 | AU$96.7b | AU$165.2b | AU$2.0b | 21.1x | 48.4x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 15 Sep 2024 | AU$100.8b | AU$165.3b | AU$1.9b | 21.3x | 52x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 13 Aug 2024 | AU$99.6b | AU$160.8b | AU$1.7b | 20.2x | 59.8x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 11 Jul 2024 | AU$97.6b | AU$160.8b | AU$1.7b | 19.3x | 58.6x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 08 Jun 2024 | AU$96.0b | AU$160.7b | AU$1.7b | 20.9x | 57x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 06 May 2024 | AU$92.0b | AU$162.2b | AU$1.7b | 16.7x | 53.6x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 03 Apr 2024 | AU$97.6b | AU$162.2b | AU$1.7b | 18.6x | 56.9x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 01 Mar 2024 | AU$96.8b | AU$162.2b | AU$1.7b | 17.9x | 56.3x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 28 Jan 2024 | AU$103.2b | AU$163.6b | AU$3.0b | 20.7x | 34.9x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 26 Dec 2023 | AU$102.9b | AU$163.6b | AU$3.0b | 20.9x | 34.8x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 23 Nov 2023 | AU$98.7b | AU$163.4b | AU$2.9b | 23.3x | 33.5x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 21 Oct 2023 | AU$101.0b | AU$164.0b | AU$3.2b | 22.6x | 31.5x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 18 Sep 2023 | AU$104.3b | AU$164.0b | AU$3.2b | 22.6x | 32.4x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 16 Aug 2023 | AU$108.9b | AU$161.1b | AU$3.7b | 21.4x | 29.5x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 14 Jul 2023 | AU$109.9b | AU$161.1b | AU$3.8b | 21.8x | 29.1x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 11 Jun 2023 | AU$106.7b | AU$161.0b | AU$3.8b | 21.3x | 28.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 09 May 2023 | AU$111.5b | AU$160.0b | AU$4.1b | 21.7x | 27.2x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 06 Apr 2023 | AU$111.6b | AU$160.0b | AU$4.0b | 22.4x | 27.7x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 04 Mar 2023 | AU$108.4b | AU$160.0b | AU$4.0b | 21.5x | 26.9x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 30 Jan 2023 | AU$108.2b | AU$157.3b | AU$3.9b | 20.3x | 27.5x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 28 Dec 2022 | AU$104.6b | AU$157.3b | AU$3.9b | 20.3x | 26.6x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 25 Nov 2022 | AU$107.3b | AU$156.5b | AU$4.3b | 18.3x | 25x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 23 Oct 2022 | AU$103.6b | AU$154.8b | AU$4.3b | 18.3x | 24x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 20 Sep 2022 | AU$106.7b | AU$154.8b | AU$4.3b | 15.7x | 24.7x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 18 Aug 2022 | AU$118.8b | AU$150.1b | AU$4.2b | 15.9x | 28.4x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 16 Jul 2022 | AU$113.8b | AU$150.9b | AU$4.2b | 15x | 27.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 13 Jun 2022 | AU$107.3b | AU$149.8b | AU$4.2b | 17x | 25.8x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 11 May 2022 | AU$115.1b | AU$148.1b | AU$3.9b | 18.9x | 29.3x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 08 Apr 2022 | AU$114.0b | AU$148.1b | AU$3.9b | 18.4x | 29x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 06 Mar 2022 | AU$107.6b | AU$148.1b | AU$3.9b | 18x | 27.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 01 Feb 2022 | AU$103.9b | AU$144.4b | AU$4.0b | 21.5x | 25.7x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 30 Dec 2021 | AU$115.7b | AU$144.4b | AU$4.1b | 21.5x | 28.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 27 Nov 2021 | AU$117.2b | AU$144.7b | AU$3.9b | 20.4x | 29.9x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
29.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 44.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 35.1x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.67x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have declined 19% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.4% 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 Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Consumer Staples sector?
| AU Market | 1.37% | |
| Consumer Staples | 1.83% | |
| Personal Products | 8.16% | |
| Household Products | 6.17% | |
| Food and Staples Retail | 2.16% | |
| Beverage | 2.07% | |
| Tobacco | 0% | |
| Food | -1.28% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Food industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
- Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (19.5%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 89% over the next 5 years.
- In contrast, the Food and Staples Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOW Woolworths Group | AU$30.14 | 2.8% +AU$1.0b | -12.5% | PE340.4x | |
| COL Coles Group | AU$18.16 | 3.1% +AU$721.3m | 18.9% | PE21.5x | |
| TWE Treasury Wine Estates | AU$11.14 | 2.5% +AU$219.1m | 5.3% | PE91.4x | |
| EDV Endeavour Group | AU$4.38 | 2.3% +AU$179.1m | -10.8% | PE15.3x | |
| BGA Bega Cheese | AU$5.29 | 3.9% +AU$61.0m | 71.2% | PE52.9x |
