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Brazilian (BOVESPA) Food and Staples Retail Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M-16.2%
  • 1Y-3.3%
  • YTD-18.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Food and Staples Retail industry has dropped 1.0%, driven by declines in Sendas Distribuidora and Empreendimentos Pague Menos of 1.9% and 8.3%, respectively. Overall the industry is down 3.1% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Brazilian Food and Staples Retail Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 30 Jul 2026R$56.8bR$205.0bR$2.3b13.2x24.3x0.3x
Sat, 27 Jun 2026R$56.7bR$205.0bR$2.3b13.8x24.3x0.3x
Mon, 25 May 2026R$58.9bR$204.5bR$2.3b12.7x25.8x0.3x
Wed, 22 Apr 2026R$71.7bR$202.2bR$3.4b16.5x21.2x0.4x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026R$69.6bR$200.1bR$3.4b17.2x20.3x0.3x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026R$80.2bR$197.5bR$3.1b23.8x26x0.4x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026R$69.6bR$196.9bR$3.5b18.3x19.8x0.4x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025R$69.6bR$196.9bR$3.5b15.7x19.9x0.4x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025R$68.4bR$194.3bR$3.0b14x22.5x0.4x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025R$65.6bR$191.8bR$2.5b12.7x26.3x0.3x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025R$65.2bR$191.8bR$2.5b13.7x26.1x0.3x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025R$58.0bR$187.3bR$2.2b14.6x26.3x0.3x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025R$63.6bR$187.3bR$2.2b16.3x28.9x0.3x
Tue, 27 May 2025R$80.1bR$304.6bR$4.1b13.3x19.3x0.3x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025R$86.9bR$298.9bR$3.5b13.1x24.8x0.3x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025R$79.8bR$298.8bR$3.5b12.6x22.8x0.3x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025R$80.7bR$293.5bR$2.2b11.9x36x0.3x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025R$72.6bR$293.5bR$2.2b12.2x32.3x0.2x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024R$87.6bR$293.5bR$2.2b12.9x39x0.3x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024R$89.2bR$292.0bR$2.2b14.9x41.1x0.3x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024R$91.6bR$287.1bR$3.1b16.4x29.1x0.3x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024R$101.8bR$287.1bR$3.1b18.7x32.3x0.4x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024R$102.8bR$282.3bR$2.9b17.5x35.1x0.4x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024R$96.9bR$280.1bR$2.3b17.7x41.3x0.3x
Wed, 29 May 2024R$105.4bR$280.1bR$2.4b19.7x43.9x0.4x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024R$105.4bR$273.8bR$2.3b21.5x46.8x0.4x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024R$117.7bR$273.8bR$2.3b23.5x52.2x0.4x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024R$105.8bR$268.2bR$2.9b20.9x36x0.4x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024R$111.9bR$268.2bR$2.9b22x38.1x0.4x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023R$114.1bR$268.2bR$3.0b21.3x38.7x0.4x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023R$102.9bR$267.8bR$3.1b20.9x33.6x0.4x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023R$101.1bR$262.6bR$2.0b20.2x50.1x0.4x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023R$107.4bR$262.6bR$2.0b21x53.3x0.4x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023R$118.5bR$259.2bR$2.1b21.7x56.4x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

56.4x


Total Market Cap: R$118.5bTotal Earnings: R$2.1bTotal Revenue: R$259.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Brazilian Food and Staples Retail Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 32.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Brazilian Consumer Retailing 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 24.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 32.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.35x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Retailing industry have grown 3.6% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 7.5% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Brazilian Consumer Staples industry?

BR Market-1.74%
Consumer Staples-0.57%
Food and Staples Retail-0.98%
Big Box Super Stores2.14%
Food Retail-2.09%
Drug Retail-2.64%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Drug Retail industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.9%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 24.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Food Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 120% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Big Box Super Stores 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
ASAI3 Sendas DistribuidoraR$8.303.5%
+R$375.7m		-11.8%PE15.9x
GMAT3 Grupo MateusR$3.890.5%
+R$46.0m		-46.9%PE5x

Latest News

PNVL3
R$11.57
Dimed Distribuidora de Medicamentos
7D
-1.8%
1Y
27.1%
PGMN3
R$3.13
Empreendimentos Pague Menos
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-20.4%
RADL3
R$17.76
Raia Drogasil
7D
-2.4%
1Y
34.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 25

RADL3: Future Returns Will Depend On Margins And P/E Expectations

Analysts have trimmed their Raia Drogasil price target slightly to R$25.45 from R$26.52, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News No recent company specific news items for Raia Drogasil were identified in the provided sources.
GMAT3
R$3.89
Grupo Mateus
7D
0.5%
1Y
-46.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 16

GMAT3: Higher Future P/E Will Support More Optimistic Long-Term Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Grupo Mateus from R$10.00 to R$9.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher expected future P/E multiple as key drivers of the new price target. What’s in the News for Grupo Mateus No recent news items for Grupo Mateus were identified in the provided sources.
PCAR3
R$2.81
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-20.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

PCAR3: Slower Revenue Outlook And Capital Uncertainty Will Pressure Shares

Analysts have revised their price target for Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao to R$1.30 from R$1.68, citing updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Board meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 12:00 Coordinated Universal Time to decide on the engagement of an independent auditor for Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao’s 2026 financial statements.
ASAI3
R$8.30
Sendas Distribuidora
7D
3.5%
1Y
-11.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 29

ASAI3: Board Actions On Debenture Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have reduced their price target for Sendas Distribuidora from R$15.00 to R$13.00, citing adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E as the main reasons for this change. What's in the News Sendas Distribuidora has scheduled a board meeting for April 27, 2026, at 15:00 UTC to review and resolve on the quarterly financial information and explanatory notes for the period ended March 31, 2026, and to consider approval of an optional acquisition program of debentures of certain issuances of the company.
DMVF3
R$6.34
d1000 Varejo Farma Participações
7D
-0.3%
1Y
32.6%