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Australian (ASX) Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies19
  • 7D-4.4%
  • 3M-9.2%
  • 1Y-2.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry has dropped 4.4%, driven by a pullback from Bega Cheese of 7.2%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Packaged Foods and Meats Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 10 Mar 2026AU$6.1bAU$10.1bAU$158.5m13.5x38.8x0.6x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026AU$7.0bAU$10.1bAU$258.1m10.4x27x0.7x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026AU$7.5bAU$10.1bAU$258.1m15.2x28.9x0.7x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025AU$7.0bAU$10.1bAU$253.5m15x27.4x0.7x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025AU$7.0bAU$10.0bAU$194.8m12.7x36x0.7x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025AU$6.8bAU$10.0bAU$194.8m12.6x35.2x0.7x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025AU$6.6bAU$10.1bAU$146.8m13.5x44.9x0.7x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025AU$6.2bAU$10.2bAU$116.0m24.5x53.4x0.6x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025AU$6.2bAU$10.2bAU$112.0m23.6x55.1x0.6x
Sat, 17 May 2025AU$6.2bAU$10.2bAU$139.7m25x44.6x0.6x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025AU$5.8bAU$10.0bAU$165.1m24.1x35.1x0.6x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025AU$6.0bAU$10.0bAU$165.1m25.3x36.3x0.6x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025AU$6.1bAU$9.9bAU$79.5m24.6x77.1x0.6x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025AU$6.2bAU$9.9bAU$75.5m24x82.2x0.6x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024AU$5.7bAU$9.9bAU$74.5m23.9x77.1x0.6x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024AU$5.6bAU$9.9b-AU$66,247,343.8425.8x-84.1x0.6x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024AU$5.5bAU$9.9b-AU$66,992,664.1826.7x-82.7x0.6x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024AU$5.2bAU$10.0b-AU$377,137,761.9912.6x-13.7x0.5x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024AU$5.4bAU$9.8b-AU$380,533,149.9813.7x-14.1x0.5x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024AU$5.2bAU$9.8b-AU$378,728,581.3914.1x-13.7x0.5x
Sun, 19 May 2024AU$5.4bAU$9.8b-AU$378,671,081.2314.4x-14.1x0.5x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024AU$5.3bAU$9.7b-AU$437,042,207.6914.5x-12.1x0.5x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024AU$5.3bAU$9.7b-AU$436,756,348.1014.8x-12.1x0.5x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024AU$5.4bAU$9.5b-AU$500,200,561.3627.2x-10.8x0.6x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024AU$7.8bAU$11.9b-AU$514,489,043.0023.6x-15.1x0.7x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023AU$7.4bAU$11.8b-AU$536,380,566.0026.3x-13.9x0.6x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023AU$7.3bAU$11.8b-AU$379,814,499.0029.1x-19.2x0.6x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023AU$7.0bAU$11.8b-AU$379,207,546.0027.8x-18.6x0.6x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023AU$7.4bAU$11.8b-AU$316,785,548.0020.3x-23.4x0.6x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023AU$7.1bAU$11.4b-AU$145,807,457.0020.3x-48.7x0.6x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023AU$7.0bAU$11.2b-AU$149,895,462.0020.3x-46.4x0.6x
Mon, 22 May 2023AU$7.4bAU$11.2b-AU$109,582,181.0020.3x-67.2x0.7x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023AU$7.4bAU$11.1bAU$10.9m15.9x678.6x0.7x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023AU$6.9bAU$11.1bAU$11.0m16.4x627.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

627.6x


Total Market Cap: AU$6.9bTotal Earnings: AU$11.0mTotal Revenue: AU$11.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 47.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Packaged Foods and Meats 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 39.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 47.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.61x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaged Foods and Meats industry have grown 144% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 3.1% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Packaged Foods and Meats compare with similar industries?

AU Market-6.36%
Consumer Staples-4.01%
Food-4.40%
Packaged Foods and Meats-4.38%
Agricultural Products-4.44%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
FFI FFI HoldingsAU$4.803.2%
+AU$2.0m		15.7%PE10x
SPG SPC Global HoldingsAU$0.333.1%
+AU$1.9m		-34.7%PS0.2x
PFT Pure Foods TasmaniaAU$0.0315.4%
+AU$1.2m		3.4%PS2x
MCA Murray Cod AustraliaAU$0.470.5%
+AU$309.7k		-62.8%PE18.5x
EVE EVE Health GroupAU$0.0215.0%
+AU$284.9k		-47.5%PS4.4x

Latest News

FFI
AU$4.80
FFI Holdings
7D
3.2%
1Y
15.7%
CBO
AU$2.96
Cobram Estate Olives
7D
-1.3%
1Y
48.0%
BGA
AU$5.97
Bega Cheese
7D
-5.1%
1Y
18.7%

BGA: Dividend Payout And Rich P/E Will Likely Cap Future Returns

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Bega Cheese to A$4.81 from A$4.48, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Bega Cheese declared an ordinary fully franked dividend of A$0.07 per share for the six months ended 28 December 2025, giving investors clarity on the latest payout per share (Key Developments).
BUB
AU$0.12
Bubs Australia
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-8.0%
MCA
AU$0.47
Murray Cod Australia
7D
0.5%
1Y
-62.8%
ING
AU$1.99
Inghams Group
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-41.1%

ING: Index Removal And Dividend Will Support A More Attractive Future Profile

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Inghams Group to A$2.47 from A$2.70, as small changes to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and the assumed future P/E flow through to a slightly lower assessed fair value. What's in the News Inghams Group held an Analyst and Investor Day, providing the market with an updated view of its business and the company’s outlook (Key Developments).
SGLLV
AU$12.63
Ricegrowers
7D
-4.2%
1Y
22.5%

SGLLV: Acquisition Capacity And Dividend Strength Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their A$19.08 price target on Ricegrowers, reflecting unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Ricegrowers is actively looking for acquisitions that align with its existing approach to generating economic profit, supported by comments from Group CEO and Managing Director Paul Serra during the SunRice Group Fiscal Year 2026 Half Year Results Conference Call and Webcast (company event).
DAI
AU$0.40
Decidr AI Industries
7D
-11.2%
1Y
-53.5%
SPG
AU$0.33
SPC Global Holdings
7D
3.1%
1Y
-34.7%
EVE
AU$0.021
EVE Health Group
7D
5.0%
1Y
-47.5%
PFT
AU$0.03
Pure Foods Tasmania
7D
15.4%
1Y
3.4%
AAC
AU$1.32
Australian Agricultural
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-13.7%
NUC
AU$0.10
Nuchev
7D
-16.0%
1Y
-47.5%