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Canadian (TSX) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-0.8%
  • 3M8.6%
  • 1Y46.7%
  • YTD3.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has remained flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 47% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Canadian Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 21 Feb 2026CA$30.5bCA$39.2bCA$1.2b12.8x24.5x0.8x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026CA$29.8bCA$39.5bCA$481.4m12.3x61.9x0.8x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025CA$28.5bCA$39.5bCA$479.0m12x59.5x0.7x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025CA$26.6bCA$39.4bCA$498.8m12.3x53.3x0.7x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025CA$25.6bCA$38.8bCA$410.7m12x62.2x0.7x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025CA$26.0bCA$37.0bCA$343.6m12.4x75.6x0.7x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025CA$22.5bCA$36.7bCA$216.4m14.4x103.9x0.6x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025CA$21.8bCA$36.5bCA$240.6m14.4x90.5x0.6x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025CA$21.1bCA$36.3bCA$273.5m12.3x77.2x0.6x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025CA$20.8bCA$35.8bCA$274.4m16.8x75.7x0.6x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025CA$20.3bCA$35.7bCA$268.9m13.4x75.5x0.6x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025CA$19.9bCA$35.6bCA$183.4m12.8x108.4x0.6x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025CA$18.7bCA$34.9bCA$576.3m24.6x32.5x0.5x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024CA$19.9bCA$34.9bCA$573.8m35.1x34.6x0.6x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024CA$20.4bCA$34.8bCA$572.4m25.7x35.6x0.6x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024CA$21.8bCA$34.3bCA$569.4m15.7x38.3x0.6x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024CA$21.8bCA$34.2bCA$567.6m15.2x38.4x0.6x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024CA$22.5bCA$33.7bCA$518.2m11.5x43.5x0.7x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024CA$22.6bCA$33.8bCA$493.0m11.1x45.9x0.7x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024CA$20.9bCA$33.8bCA$556.9m10.2x37.5x0.6x
Thu, 02 May 2024CA$20.6bCA$33.8bCA$436.8m11.4x47.1x0.6x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024CA$20.4bCA$33.8bCA$428.4m13.4x47.6x0.6x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024CA$21.1bCA$33.8bCA$432.5m13.3x48.7x0.6x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024CA$21.6bCA$34.1bCA$677.6m15.7x31.9x0.6x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023CA$20.3bCA$34.1bCA$655.8m14.9x30.9x0.6x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023CA$21.0bCA$1.7tCA$67.0b18x0.3x0.01x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023CA$21.2bCA$34.2bCA$348.4m28x60.9x0.6x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023CA$22.4bCA$34.2bCA$321.2m40.1x69.7x0.7x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023CA$23.0bCA$34.1bCA$337.8m19.2x68.2x0.7x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023CA$22.0bCA$34.1bCA$341.9m26x64.3x0.6x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023CA$25.1bCA$33.6bCA$236.7m29.8x105.8x0.7x
Fri, 05 May 2023CA$24.3bCA$33.3bCA$315.8m12.7x77x0.7x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023CA$24.7bCA$33.2bCA$302.3m10.9x81.6x0.7x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023CA$25.5bCA$32.8bCA$334.3m8.5x76.2x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

76.2x


Total Market Cap: CA$25.5bTotal Earnings: CA$334.3mTotal Revenue: CA$32.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 59x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Canadian Food 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 24.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 59.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.64x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have grown 55% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.1% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

CA Market1.43%
Consumer Staples-0.85%
Food-0.76%
Agricultural Products0%0
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.76%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 57.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.0%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 26.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 29.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 22% 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
PBH Premium Brands HoldingsCA$105.140.8%
+CA$42.2m		35.5%PE83x
RSI Rogers SugarCA$6.570.5%
+CA$3.8m		18.2%PE10.9x
BOIL Beyond OilCA$3.181.3%
+CA$3.0m		26.2%PS49.2x
FRSH Fresh Factory B.CCA$1.204.3%
+CA$2.9m		31.9%PS1.2x
NPRA Nepra FoodsCA$0.1017.6%
+CA$2.2m		0%n/a

Latest News

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-7.5%
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SAP
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RSI
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7D
0.5%
1Y
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Rogers Sugar (TSE:RSI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.09

Feb 12
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7D
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1Y
0.7%

HLF: Updated Discount Rate And P/E Framework Will Support Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for High Liner Foods higher to about $18.91 from roughly $18.09, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes refine their overall valuation framework rather than pointing to any single driver.
MFI
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Maple Leaf Foods
7D
-1.7%
1Y
25.2%

MFI: Long Term P/E Repricing Will Rely On Consistent Margin Execution

Narrative Update: Maple Leaf Foods Analysts have lifted their price target on Maple Leaf Foods by C$1 to reflect updated views on the company’s fair value, discount rate and longer term P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around the C$1 price target adjustment focuses on how analysts see Maple Leaf Foods’ valuation lining up with their refreshed discount rate and longer term P/E assumptions.
PBH
CA$105.14
Premium Brands Holdings
7D
0.8%
1Y
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CPKR
CA$18.24
Canada Packers
7D
-1.4%
1Y
n/a
OGO
CA$0.88
Organto Foods
7D
-23.5%
1Y
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FRSH
CA$1.20
Fresh Factory B.C
7D
4.3%
1Y
31.9%
BOIL
CA$3.18
Beyond Oil
7D
1.3%
1Y
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NPRA
CA$0.10
Nepra Foods
7D
17.6%
1Y
0%
SWP
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