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Australian (ASX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies45
  • 7D-1.6%
  • 3M1.3%
  • 1Y-3.8%
  • YTD1.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by Woolworths Group declining 1.3%. However, the industry is down 3.8% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 25 Feb 2026AU$93.0bAU$168.7bAU$2.6b16.1x35.5x0.6x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026AU$93.6bAU$168.9bAU$3.5b15.8x26.4x0.6x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025AU$91.1bAU$168.9bAU$3.5b15.7x25.7x0.5x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025AU$92.4bAU$169.2bAU$3.5b16.1x26.6x0.5x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025AU$90.9bAU$169.1bAU$3.5b17.2x25.8x0.5x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025AU$95.6bAU$169.1bAU$3.5b16.5x27.1x0.6x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025AU$95.9bAU$169.6bAU$3.8b24.1x25x0.6x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025AU$95.5bAU$169.6bAU$3.8b24.9x25.1x0.6x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025AU$97.4bAU$168.9bAU$3.8b24x25.8x0.6x
Sun, 04 May 2025AU$98.6bAU$168.1bAU$3.7b24.5x26.3x0.6x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025AU$91.3bAU$167.8bAU$3.8b24.1x24.2x0.5x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025AU$95.1bAU$165.7bAU$2.2b25.5x43x0.6x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025AU$93.1bAU$165.4bAU$2.1b24.9x43.4x0.6x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024AU$92.8bAU$165.5bAU$2.1b23.9x43.5x0.6x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024AU$92.6bAU$164.7bAU$2.1b21.7x44.5x0.6x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024AU$96.7bAU$165.2bAU$2.0b21.1x48.4x0.6x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024AU$100.8bAU$165.3bAU$1.9b21.3x52x0.6x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024AU$99.6bAU$160.8bAU$1.7b20.2x59.8x0.6x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024AU$97.6bAU$160.8bAU$1.7b19.3x58.6x0.6x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024AU$96.0bAU$160.7bAU$1.7b20.9x57x0.6x
Mon, 06 May 2024AU$92.0bAU$162.2bAU$1.7b16.7x53.6x0.6x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024AU$97.6bAU$162.2bAU$1.7b18.6x56.9x0.6x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024AU$96.8bAU$162.2bAU$1.7b17.9x56.3x0.6x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024AU$103.2bAU$163.6bAU$3.0b20.7x34.9x0.6x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023AU$102.9bAU$163.6bAU$3.0b20.9x34.8x0.6x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023AU$98.7bAU$163.4bAU$2.9b23.3x33.5x0.6x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023AU$101.0bAU$164.0bAU$3.2b22.6x31.5x0.6x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023AU$104.3bAU$164.0bAU$3.2b22.6x32.4x0.6x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023AU$108.9bAU$161.1bAU$3.7b21.4x29.5x0.7x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023AU$109.9bAU$161.1bAU$3.8b21.8x29.1x0.7x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023AU$106.7bAU$161.0bAU$3.8b21.3x28.4x0.7x
Tue, 09 May 2023AU$111.5bAU$160.0bAU$4.1b21.7x27.2x0.7x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023AU$111.6bAU$160.0bAU$4.0b22.4x27.7x0.7x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023AU$108.4bAU$160.0bAU$4.0b21.5x26.9x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.9x


Total Market Cap: AU$108.4bTotal Earnings: AU$4.0bTotal Revenue: AU$160.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 36.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Consumer Staples industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.60x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have declined 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, 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 Market0.97%
Consumer Staples-1.57%
Personal Products0.054%
Food-0.12%
Food and Staples Retail-1.56%
Beverage-5.70%
Household Products-11.90%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 17.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 13.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Beverage industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 70% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Food and Staples Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BGA Bega CheeseAU$6.192.3%
+AU$42.8m		16.4%PE230.5x
EDV Endeavour GroupAU$3.850.3%
+AU$18.0m		-12.5%PE16.2x
GNC GrainCorpAU$5.941.4%
+AU$17.3m		-13.7%PE32.2x
MTS MetcashAU$3.280.3%
+AU$11.0m		3.5%PE12.7x
SPG SPC Global HoldingsAU$0.4115.5%
+AU$10.6m		-36.9%PS0.2x

Latest News

SPG
AU$0.41
SPC Global Holdings
7D
15.5%
1Y
-36.9%
SGLLV
AU$12.94
Ricegrowers
7D
-7.2%
1Y
24.2%
BGA
AU$6.19
Bega Cheese
7D
2.3%
1Y
16.4%
ING
AU$2.09
Inghams Group
7D
-13.3%
1Y
-38.0%
EDV
AU$3.85
Endeavour Group
7D
0.3%
1Y
-12.5%

EDV: Promotion Dependence Will Keep Earnings Risk Elevated Despite Recent Upgrade

Analysts have lifted their price target on Endeavour Group to A$4.10 from A$3.92, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and a view that recent downgrades linked to promotions may now be largely reflected in expectations, unless trading conditions or investment needs change further. Analyst Commentary Recent research has framed the higher A$4.10 price target as a recalibration of assumptions rather than a clear signal of strong near term momentum.
TWE
AU$4.50
Treasury Wine Estates
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-58.4%
ELD
AU$7.13
Elders
7D
0.6%
1Y
-0.1%

ELD: Analyst Day Assumptions Will Guide Expectations For Future Earnings Quality

Analysts have kept their Elders price target steady at A$7.30, with modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions supporting this unchanged view. What's in the News Elders Limited held an Analyst/Investor Day, giving the market a fresh chance to hear directly from management on the current business outlook and priorities (Key Developments).
CBO
AU$3.02
Cobram Estate Olives
7D
-6.8%
1Y
50.2%
FFI
AU$4.82
FFI Holdings
7D
10.6%
1Y
15.6%
WOW
AU$31.54
Woolworths Group
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-0.06%

WOW: Bullish Coverage And Refined Assumptions Will Guide A Measured Outlook

Analysts have nudged their Woolworths Group price target higher to about A$31.28 from roughly A$30.91, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research that began coverage with a bullish stance. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the refreshed coverage and higher price target as a sign that current valuation assumptions on discount rates and P/E multiples may still leave room for upside if execution matches their expectations.
GNC
AU$5.94
GrainCorp
7D
1.4%
1Y
-13.7%

GNC: Higher Future P/E And Trimmed Fair Value Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for GrainCorp by A$0.45 per share. This reflects slightly softer revenue and margin assumptions and a modestly higher future P/E of about 20.5x following recent research updates, including the latest downgrade at RBC Capital.
LRK
AU$0.71
LARK Distilling
7D
12.6%
1Y
-30.9%
SHV
AU$3.79
Select Harvests
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-21.2%

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MTS
AU$3.28
Metcash
7D
0.3%
1Y
3.5%

MTS: Steady Margins And Updated Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Metcash slightly lower, from A$3.93 to A$3.91. The change reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate and P/E settings, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations remain broadly unchanged.
EZZ
AU$1.50
EZZ Life Science Holdings
7D
-12.6%
1Y
-25.6%
COL
AU$21.87
Coles Group
7D
-0.8%
1Y
11.2%