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Canadian (TSX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedApr 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies54
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M-0.3%
  • 1Y9.9%
  • YTD0.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 9.9% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.5% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 26 Apr 2026CA$246.8bCA$329.7bCA$9.7b17.7x25.5x0.7x
Tue, 24 Mar 2026CA$248.0bCA$330.1bCA$9.6b19.4x25.7x0.8x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026CA$267.2bCA$325.6bCA$10.6b21.2x25.2x0.8x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026CA$245.3bCA$327.2bCA$9.9b17.4x24.8x0.7x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025CA$241.7bCA$326.1bCA$9.9b16.3x24.5x0.7x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025CA$230.1bCA$325.1bCA$9.4b16.2x24.4x0.7x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025CA$228.9bCA$322.9bCA$9.3b15.8x24.6x0.7x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025CA$237.3bCA$319.9bCA$9.2b17.8x25.8x0.7x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025CA$231.5bCA$320.4bCA$9.0b19.7x25.8x0.7x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025CA$231.2bCA$320.0bCA$8.9b18.5x26x0.7x
Sat, 31 May 2025CA$236.1bCA$322.4bCA$9.0b19.9x26.3x0.7x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025CA$228.6bCA$321.9bCA$9.1b21x25.1x0.7x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025CA$213.7bCA$324.6bCA$9.2b22.2x23.3x0.7x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025CA$208.0bCA$337.8bCA$9.9b17.8x20.9x0.6x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025CA$210.9bCA$322.2bCA$8.8b16.8x23.9x0.7x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024CA$223.3bCA$320.6bCA$8.8b19.2x25.5x0.7x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024CA$216.9bCA$316.7bCA$9.3b19.3x23.3x0.7x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024CA$215.9bCA$317.0bCA$9.4b18.5x23.1x0.7x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024CA$216.5bCA$315.4bCA$9.3b18.3x23.2x0.7x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024CA$217.5bCA$312.5bCA$9.5b14.6x22.9x0.7x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024CA$209.6bCA$311.0bCA$9.5b15x22x0.7x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024CA$205.5bCA$308.6bCA$9.9b14.8x20.8x0.7x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024CA$200.0bCA$308.3bCA$9.9b16.1x20.2x0.6x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024CA$200.3bCA$307.6bCA$9.9b16.6x20.3x0.7x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024CA$208.4bCA$308.0bCA$9.9b16.5x21x0.7x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024CA$199.5bCA$308.1bCA$9.9b16.4x20.1x0.6x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023CA$187.5bCA$307.3bCA$9.9b16.4x18.9x0.6x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023CA$192.5bCA$2.0tCA$76.6b17.7x2.5x0.1x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023CA$184.3bCA$307.2bCA$9.7b17.5x19x0.6x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023CA$186.0bCA$321.7bCA$9.6b19x19.4x0.6x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023CA$182.0bCA$323.8bCA$9.5b18.2x19.1x0.6x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023CA$180.7bCA$320.1bCA$9.1b18.2x20x0.6x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023CA$186.9bCA$321.4bCA$8.7b17.4x21.4x0.6x
Wed, 03 May 2023CA$195.4bCA$321.0bCA$8.9b17x22x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22x


Total Market Cap: CA$195.4bTotal Earnings: CA$8.9bTotal Revenue: CA$321.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.6x202420252026
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 25.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.6x.
  • 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 grown 2.9% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

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

CA Market-1.00%
Consumer Staples0.47%
Food2.41%
Food and Staples Retail0.22%
Personal Products-0.34%
Household Products-0.65%
Beverage-1.40%
Tobacco-2.89%
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 105.3%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 165.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Beverage industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 105% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 166% per year.
  • In contrast, the Food and Staples Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.0% 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
L Loblaw CompaniesCA$62.672.4%
+CA$1.7b		15.8%PE28.8x
SAP SaputoCA$40.054.6%
+CA$693.7m		52.3%PE25.1x
WN George WestonCA$98.031.8%
+CA$673.6m		13.0%PE38.6x
MFI Maple Leaf FoodsCA$30.472.7%
+CA$98.9m		23.6%PE86.3x
CPKR Canada PackersCA$20.104.7%
+CA$27.0m		n/aPE5.6x

Latest News

MRU
CA$91.09
Metro
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-11.4%

MRU: Calmer Repricing Will Meet Buybacks Dividend Hike And Labour Uncertainty

Analysts have trimmed Metro's blended price target by approximately CA$2.45, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions, modest tweaks to fair value estimates, and recent target cuts from multiple Canadian banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on resetting expectations for Metro, with several firms trimming their price targets by amounts ranging from CA$1 to CA$7.
JWEL
CA$34.15
Jamieson Wellness
7D
-0.6%
1Y
7.2%
OGO
CA$0.79
Organto Foods
7D
-4.8%
1Y
259.1%
AAWH.U
US$0.52
Ascend Wellness Holdings
7D
15.6%
1Y
36.8%
L
CA$62.67
Loblaw Companies
7D
2.4%
1Y
15.8%

L: Higher Store Expansion Spending Will Likely Cap Future Upside Potential

Analyst price targets for Loblaw Companies have moved higher into a CA$70 to CA$75 range, with modest tweaks to the discount rate and revenue growth assumptions reflecting analysts' broader recalibration of expectations for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of higher price targets in the CA$68 to CA$75 range, paired with a mix of Buy, Outperform, Outperformer, and Market Perform ratings.
PBH
CA$83.78
Premium Brands Holdings
7D
-1.9%
1Y
7.4%
ATD
CA$76.74
Alimentation Couche-Tard
7D
-2.5%
1Y
6.0%
SAP
CA$40.05
Saputo
7D
4.6%
1Y
52.3%

SAP: Higher P/E Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Forward Upside Risk

The analyst fair value estimate for Saputo has increased slightly from CA$46.40 to CA$46.80, reflecting a series of small price target increases from several firms as analysts consider updated revenue, margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Saputo show a mix of optimism on valuation and caution on execution, as price targets have been adjusted by multiple firms and one research house has turned more cautious overall.
SUGR
CA$12.98
Sucro
7D
3.8%
1Y
6.0%
WN
CA$98.03
George Weston
7D
1.8%
1Y
13.0%
AGTF
CA$17.58
AGT Food and Ingredients
7D
-3.9%
1Y
n/a

Healthier Foods And Food Security Themes Will Support This Undervalued Staples Supplier

Catalysts About AGT Food and Ingredients AGT Food and Ingredients produces and distributes pasta, pulses and other staple and better-for-you packaged foods through an integrated global supply chain. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
NWC
CA$51.58
North West
7D
0.7%
1Y
-6.0%
EMP.A
CA$47.14
Empire
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-5.7%
MFI
CA$30.47
Maple Leaf Foods
7D
2.7%
1Y
23.6%

MFI: Future P/E Repricing Will Follow 2030 Free Cash Flow Potential

Narrative Update Analysts have nudged Maple Leaf Foods' price target higher into the CA$30 to CA$37 range, reflecting updated views that incorporate the company's recent investor day guidance on longer term growth and free cash flow potential. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive stance on Maple Leaf Foods, with several firms adjusting price targets higher following the investor day and refreshed long term guidance.
CPKR
CA$20.10
Canada Packers
7D
4.7%
1Y
n/a
TPX.B
CA$61.61
Molson Coors Canada
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-23.8%