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Chilean (IPSA) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
  • 7D-3.7%
  • 3M-4.7%
  • 1Y6.1%
  • YTD-5.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 3.7%, driven by Cencosud declining 4.0%. On the other hand Empresas Iansa is actually up 7.8%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 6.1%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 07 Mar 2026CL$19.7tCL$37.1tCL$1.3t9.4x14.6x0.5x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026CL$21.6tCL$37.4tCL$1.3t9.5x16.4x0.6x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025CL$20.7tCL$37.6tCL$1.3t9.3x15.6x0.6x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025CL$20.5tCL$37.6tCL$1.3t9.7x15.5x0.5x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025CL$19.5tCL$37.3tCL$1.4t9.6x14.2x0.5x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025CL$20.0tCL$37.4tCL$1.4t9.8x14.5x0.5x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025CL$20.7tCL$37.4tCL$1.4t8.3x15.2x0.6x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025CL$20.4tCL$37.1tCL$1.4t8.6x14.9x0.5x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025CL$21.3tCL$37.0tCL$1.4t9.2x15.7x0.6x
Wed, 14 May 2025CL$21.8tCL$36.8tCL$1.3t11.1x17.1x0.6x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025CL$19.9tCL$36.8tCL$1.1t10.8x17.4x0.5x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025CL$18.5tCL$36.1tCL$1.1t13.3x17x0.5x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025CL$18.0tCL$34.4tCL$1.1t13.3x16.3x0.5x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025CL$16.7tCL$34.0tCL$1.1t13.2x15.6x0.5x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024CL$16.0tCL$33.9tCL$1.1t11.5x15x0.5x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024CL$15.9tCL$33.8tCL$968.7b11.6x16.4x0.5x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024CL$15.0tCL$33.6tCL$965.0b11x15.5x0.4x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024CL$15.5tCL$33.6tCL$980.0b10x15.8x0.5x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024CL$15.4tCL$34.3tCL$821.0b11.3x18.7x0.4x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024CL$15.4tCL$34.3tCL$821.0b11.5x18.8x0.4x
Thu, 16 May 2024CL$15.7tCL$34.0tCL$848.5b12x18.5x0.5x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024CL$15.3tCL$33.7tCL$951.3b11.2x16.1x0.5x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024CL$14.8tCL$33.8tCL$986.5b13.4x15x0.4x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024CL$14.5tCL$33.7tCL$1.1t12.4x13.4x0.4x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024CL$15.0tCL$34.4tCL$993.6b12.2x15.1x0.4x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023CL$14.9tCL$34.2tCL$991.5b12.6x15.1x0.4x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023CL$14.2tCL$34.6tCL$1.1t12.2x13x0.4x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023CL$15.0tCL$34.6tCL$1.1t12.1x13.7x0.4x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023CL$16.0tCL$34.1tCL$1.1t10.4x14.1x0.5x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023CL$16.2tCL$33.8tCL$1.2t9.8x13.1x0.5x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023CL$14.9tCL$33.6tCL$1.2t9.2x12.1x0.4x
Fri, 19 May 2023CL$14.9tCL$33.3tCL$1.2t9.2x12.1x0.4x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023CL$14.9tCL$32.7tCL$1.3t8x11.1x0.5x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023CL$14.9tCL$32.5tCL$1.4t7.9x10.6x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.6x


Total Market Cap: CL$14.9tTotal Earnings: CL$1.4tTotal Revenue: CL$32.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Chilean Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Chilean Consumer Staples industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.49x.
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 4.5% 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 Chilean Consumer Staples sector?

CL Market-4.08%
Consumer Staples-3.69%
Household Products0%0
Food-0.68%
Food and Staples Retail-3.85%
Beverage-5.22%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food and Staples Retail industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 98.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Food industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 34% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 74% per year.
  • In contrast, the Beverage industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.4% 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
IANSA Empresas IansaCL$44.217.8%
+CL$12.8b		48.4%PS0.4x
CAMPOS Sociedad de Inversiones Campos ChilenosCL$63.446.8%
+CL$3.8b		71.5%PB0.5x

Latest News

IANSA
CL$44.21
Empresas Iansa
7D
7.8%
1Y
48.4%
CCU
CL$5,400.00
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas
7D
-8.3%
1Y
-20.4%
MULTI X
CL$328.25
Multiexport Foods
7D
-0.8%
1Y
34.7%
SALMOCAM
CL$4,974.20
Salmones Camanchaca
7D
-4.5%
1Y
81.5%

SALMOCAM: Stable Assumptions Will Keep Shares Exposed To Overvaluation Risk

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Salmones Camanchaca steady at CLP 4,664.95 per share, citing largely unchanged assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the basis for the stable price target. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CLP 4,664.95 per share remains unchanged.
SMU
CL$150.50
SMU
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-17.3%

SMU: Upcoming 2026 To 2028 Plan Review Will Support Further Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their CLP price target for SMU to CLP183.33, reflecting only minor tweaks to the discount rate and long run assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, rather than any major shift in the underlying thesis. What's in the News SMU has scheduled an Analyst/Investor Day to review and discuss its plan for 2026 to 2028, with a focus on growth, competitiveness, and efficiency (Key Developments).
CENCOSUD
CL$2,617.00
Cencosud
7D
-4.0%
1Y
4.7%

CENCOSUD: 2026 Expansion Plans Will Likely Pressure Margins And P/E

Analysts have slightly reduced their Cencosud price target, with fair value moving from CLP 2,380.13 to CLP 2,335.75 as updated assumptions reflect different views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Cencosud issued consolidated earnings guidance for the full year 2026, with expected revenues of US$18.413b (Company guidance).
CAMPOS
CL$63.44
Sociedad de Inversiones Campos Chilenos
7D
6.8%
1Y
71.5%
CAMANCHACA
CL$83.28
Camanchaca
7D
-4.8%
1Y
105.4%
CONCHATORO
CL$895.24
Viña Concha y Toro
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-26.6%
WATTS
CL$780.00
Watt's
7D
-0.9%
1Y
4.7%