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Canadian (TSX) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D1.6%
  • 3M21.8%
  • 1Y16.9%
  • YTD34.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has risen 1.6%, driven by gains from Saputo of 2.1%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 17%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 25 Aug 2025CA$25.8bCA$37.0bCA$334.6m18.9x77.1x0.7x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025CA$22.7bCA$36.5bCA$240.6m14.1x94.3x0.6x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025CA$21.3bCA$36.5bCA$242.7m12.5x87.8x0.6x
Sun, 18 May 2025CA$21.2bCA$36.3bCA$275.2m12.5x76.9x0.6x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025CA$19.9bCA$35.8bCA$273.8m12.6x72.8x0.6x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025CA$19.9bCA$35.7bCA$247.4m12.5x80.6x0.6x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025CA$18.9bCA$35.6bCA$183.7m12.8x102.8x0.5x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025CA$19.8bCA$34.9bCA$577.1m25.4x34.2x0.6x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024CA$20.5bCA$34.8bCA$576.5m36.6x35.6x0.6x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024CA$20.6bCA$34.3bCA$570.8m15.3x36x0.6x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024CA$21.9bCA$34.2bCA$566.2m15.5x38.6x0.6x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024CA$22.5bCA$34.2bCA$569.0m15.3x39.5x0.7x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024CA$23.1bCA$33.9bCA$493.5m11.2x46.8x0.7x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024CA$21.6bCA$33.8bCA$494.5m10.3x43.6x0.6x
Mon, 20 May 2024CA$21.2bCA$33.7bCA$561.4m10.3x37.7x0.6x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024CA$19.9bCA$33.8bCA$433.2m12.9x46x0.6x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024CA$20.6bCA$33.8bCA$433.0m13.3x47.6x0.6x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024CA$21.1bCA$33.8bCA$406.6m13.2x52x0.6x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024CA$20.8bCA$34.1bCA$677.3m15.2x30.7x0.6x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023CA$20.3bCA$34.2bCA$653.6m14.5x31x0.6x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023CA$21.6bCA$34.3bCA$579.3m27.9x37.4x0.6x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023CA$21.6bCA$34.2bCA$348.4m28.1x61.9x0.6x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023CA$22.9bCA$34.2bCA$319.8m30.3x71.7x0.7x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023CA$22.1bCA$34.1bCA$341.9m26.1x64.7x0.6x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023CA$22.2bCA$34.1bCA$354.0m25.7x62.8x0.7x
Tue, 23 May 2023CA$25.5bCA$33.6bCA$226.7m30.5x112.6x0.8x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023CA$25.2bCA$33.2bCA$283.1m11x88.9x0.8x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023CA$23.6bCA$33.2bCA$302.0m10.6x78.2x0.7x
Mon, 13 Feb 2023CA$25.5bCA$32.7bCA$323.0m10.3x78.9x0.8x
Wed, 11 Jan 2023CA$24.2bCA$32.0bCA$224.4m10.2x107.7x0.8x
Fri, 09 Dec 2022CA$23.1bCA$32.0bCA$230.6m9.6x100.3x0.7x
Sun, 06 Nov 2022CA$22.0bCA$31.0bCA$485.5m11.6x45.3x0.7x
Tue, 04 Oct 2022CA$22.1bCA$30.8bCA$493.4m12.8x44.7x0.7x
Thu, 01 Sep 2022CA$23.6bCA$30.7bCA$490.6m13x48.2x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

48.2x


Total Market Cap: CA$23.6bTotal Earnings: CA$490.6mTotal Revenue: CA$30.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 61.6x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Canadian Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 77.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 61.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.65x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 6.4% 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, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

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

CA Market1.64%
Consumer Staples-1.26%
Food1.59%
Agricultural Products5.00%
Packaged Foods and Meats1.58%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 58.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.6%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 47.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 47% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 33% 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$33.792.1%
+CA$293.2m		9.9%PS0.7x
MFI Maple Leaf FoodsCA$35.651.2%
+CA$68.9m		54.3%PE24.9x
LAS.A Lassonde IndustriesCA$218.503.1%
+CA$44.2m		28.5%PE12.9x
OGO Organto FoodsCA$0.7525.0%
+CA$18.4m		n/aPS3.1x
BOIL Beyond OilCA$2.965.0%
+CA$9.9m		76.2%PS101.2x

Latest News

GRF
CA$0.35
Green Rise Foods
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-30.4%

Potential Upside For Green Rise Foods Inc. (CVE:GRF) Not Without Risk

Aug 20
Potential Upside For Green Rise Foods Inc. (CVE:GRF) Not Without Risk
RSI
CA$6.39
Rogers Sugar
7D
0.6%
1Y
13.9%

Rogers Sugar (TSE:RSI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.09

Aug 15
Rogers Sugar (TSE:RSI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.09
NPRA
CA$0.08
Nepra Foods
7D
-15.8%
1Y
-23.8%
LAS.A
CA$218.50
Lassonde Industries
7D
3.1%
1Y
28.5%
FRSH
CA$0.90
Fresh Factory B.C
7D
-1.1%
1Y
0%
HLF
CA$16.28
High Liner Foods
7D
-0.7%
1Y
20.1%
SAP
CA$33.79
Saputo
7D
2.1%
1Y
9.9%

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
1.2%
1Y
54.3%

High-protein Food Trends And Automation Will Shape Future Success

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.
PBH
CA$95.72
Premium Brands Holdings
7D
0.1%
1Y
8.5%

New Production Facilities And US Programs Will Unlock Future Value

Despite a slight decrease in consensus revenue growth forecasts, Premium Brands Holdings’ fair value estimate was effectively unchanged, with the Analyst Price Target moving marginally higher from CA$112.09 to CA$112.55. What's in the News Reaffirmed full year 2025 revenue guidance of $7,200 million to $7,400 million.
SWP
CA$4.25
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee
7D
1.9%
1Y
18.7%
OGO
CA$0.75
Organto Foods
7D
25.0%
1Y
n/a
DIGI
CA$0.05
Digital Commodities Capital
7D
-9.1%
1Y
233.3%
OPTI
CA$0.17
Optimi Health
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-44.1%
PBF
CA$0.06
Planet Based Foods Global
7D
-14.3%
1Y
n/a
ESBL
CA$0.23
Eshbal Functional Food
7D
-8.0%
1Y
n/a
BOIL
CA$2.96
Beyond Oil
7D
5.0%
1Y
76.2%