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Canadian (TSX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies58
  • 7D0.02%
  • 3M2.2%
  • 1Y12.4%
  • YTD8.8%

The Consumer Staples is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Saputo has stood out, gaining 3.5%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 12% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.7% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 23 Aug 2025CA$239.3bCA$321.0bCA$9.2b18.2x26x0.7x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025CA$236.1bCA$319.9bCA$8.9b19.3x26.4x0.7x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025CA$231.5bCA$322.0bCA$8.9b19.3x25.9x0.7x
Fri, 16 May 2025CA$222.6bCA$324.2bCA$9.0b18.7x24.6x0.7x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025CA$219.5bCA$321.8bCA$9.1b22.7x24.1x0.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025CA$216.1bCA$339.1bCA$11.0b19.9x19.7x0.6x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025CA$211.2bCA$321.2bCA$8.8b17.1x24x0.7x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025CA$218.2bCA$322.1bCA$8.8b18x24.8x0.7x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024CA$219.1bCA$318.6bCA$8.7b20.1x25.1x0.7x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024CA$213.8bCA$318.2bCA$9.4b18.6x22.7x0.7x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024CA$217.1bCA$314.8bCA$9.3b18.8x23.4x0.7x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024CA$217.5bCA$311.3bCA$9.4b16.4x23.1x0.7x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024CA$218.5bCA$312.0bCA$9.6b16x22.7x0.7x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024CA$201.6bCA$309.9bCA$9.9b14.8x20.3x0.7x
Sat, 18 May 2024CA$202.0bCA$308.5bCA$9.9b14.2x20.5x0.7x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024CA$194.2bCA$309.1bCA$9.9b17.9x19.5x0.6x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024CA$205.8bCA$308.4bCA$10.0b16.6x20.6x0.7x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024CA$196.8bCA$308.1bCA$10.2b16.5x19.2x0.6x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024CA$192.8bCA$307.6bCA$9.9b16.2x19.4x0.6x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023CA$187.9bCA$308.7bCA$10.0b16.5x18.8x0.6x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023CA$185.0bCA$309.3bCA$9.9b17.2x18.8x0.6x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023CA$182.2bCA$306.6bCA$9.7b17.5x18.9x0.6x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023CA$184.2bCA$326.0bCA$9.7b18.4x19x0.6x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023CA$183.7bCA$319.1bCA$9.1b18.9x20.3x0.6x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023CA$178.1bCA$319.2bCA$8.8b17.8x20.3x0.6x
Sun, 21 May 2023CA$189.8bCA$322.1bCA$8.8b17.4x21.7x0.6x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023CA$192.5bCA$318.6bCA$8.8b15.3x21.8x0.6x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023CA$180.7bCA$319.4bCA$9.0b14.5x20.2x0.6x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023CA$186.2bCA$298.0bCA$9.6b14x19.3x0.6x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023CA$187.1bCA$298.2bCA$9.6b14x19.5x0.6x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022CA$185.7bCA$299.3bCA$9.7b13.6x19.2x0.6x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022CA$179.1bCA$291.3bCA$9.1b13.9x19.7x0.6x
Sun, 02 Oct 2022CA$232.0bCA$381.1bCA$12.8b14.8x18.1x0.6x
Tue, 30 Aug 2022CA$179.9bCA$279.6bCA$8.8b17.8x20.4x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.4x


Total Market Cap: CA$179.9bTotal Earnings: CA$8.8bTotal Revenue: CA$279.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.4x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Canadian Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 26.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 21.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.64x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.7% 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 and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Canadian Consumer Staples sector?

CA Market1.65%
Consumer Staples0.02%
Food2.65%
Household Products2.44%
Beverage2.18%
Personal Products1.60%
Tobacco0%0
Food and Staples Retail-0.32%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Beverage industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 95.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 14.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Beverage industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 95% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 15% per year.
  • In contrast, the Food and Staples Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.6% 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
SAP SaputoCA$33.793.5%
+CA$470.3m		9.7%PS0.7x
MRU MetroCA$99.780.7%
+CA$143.9m		18.8%PE21.3x
WN George WestonCA$88.170.4%
+CA$143.2m		20.4%PE29.1x
MFI Maple Leaf FoodsCA$35.652.5%
+CA$123.5m		54.5%PE24.9x
L Loblaw CompaniesCA$56.880.07%
+CA$50.4m		31.6%PE30.7x

Latest News

CSW.A
CA$14.92
Corby Spirit and Wine
7D
-2.4%
1Y
10.9%
L
CA$56.88
Loblaw Companies
7D
0.07%
1Y
31.6%

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Aug 21
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WN
CA$88.17
George Weston
7D
0.4%
1Y
20.4%
ATD
CA$69.70
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7D
-0.5%
1Y
-10.9%

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JWEL
CA$36.79
Jamieson Wellness
7D
1.9%
1Y
16.3%
MRU
CA$99.78
Metro
7D
0.7%
1Y
18.8%
LAS.A
CA$218.50
Lassonde Industries
7D
3.1%
1Y
28.0%
EMP.A
CA$54.01
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7D
-5.3%
1Y
42.4%

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MOOD
CA$0.57
Doseology Sciences
7D
-36.7%
1Y
208.1%
SAP
CA$33.79
Saputo
7D
3.5%
1Y
9.7%

Premium Dairy Focus And Automation Will Unlock New Markets

The upward revision in Saputo’s fair value reflects improved consensus revenue growth forecasts and a higher expected future P/E, resulting in the Analyst Price Target increasing from CA$30.00 to CA$32.45. What's in the News Saputo has partnered with Food Banks Canada, committing $450,000 over three years to support nationwide hunger relief initiatives, including summer food packs for children.
MFI
CA$35.65
Maple Leaf Foods
7D
2.5%
1Y
54.5%

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Despite slightly lower revenue growth forecasts, Maple Leaf Foods’ fair value estimate has risen—driven by a notable expansion in its expected valuation multiple, with the consensus price target increasing from CA$34.79 to CA$38.36. What's in the News Reported impairment of property and equipment and right-of-use assets totaling CAD 1,291,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
TPX.B
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Molson Coors Canada
7D
3.2%
1Y
0.3%
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CA$2.93
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7D
-2.7%
1Y
48.0%
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CA$0.75
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7D
-2.6%
1Y
-44.4%
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7D
-1.6%
1Y
193.8%
ESBL
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Eshbal Functional Food
7D
-14.8%
1Y
n/a