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Chinese (SSE) Food Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies161
- 7D-0.04%
- 3M-3.9%
- 1Y-13.3%
- YTD-12.4%
Last week, the Food industry hasn't moved much but Cofco Sugar HoldingLTD is up 11% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 13% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Chinese Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Aug 2026 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥45.4b | 30x | 46.1x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | CN¥2.0t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥56.8b | 26.7x | 35.5x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | CN¥2.0t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥55.8b | 29.4x | 35.8x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 15 May 2026 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥58.0b | 33.9x | 39.7x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 12 Apr 2026 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥78.2b | 32.9x | 29.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 10 Mar 2026 | CN¥2.4t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥85.4b | 34.5x | 27.9x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 05 Feb 2026 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥88.9b | 35.1x | 26.3x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 03 Jan 2026 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥88.8b | 33.7x | 26.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 01 Dec 2025 | CN¥2.4t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥88.9b | 33.6x | 26.7x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 29 Oct 2025 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥98.1b | 32.1x | 23.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥102.1b | 29.1x | 23x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 24 Aug 2025 | CN¥2.4t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥104.5b | 29.6x | 22.6x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 22 Jul 2025 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥100.6b | 29.8x | 22.8x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 19 Jun 2025 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥100.6b | 29.2x | 22.2x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 17 May 2025 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥99.8b | 29.7x | 22.5x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 14 Apr 2025 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.6t | CN¥97.0b | 33.8x | 23.2x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 12 Mar 2025 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.6t | CN¥91.0b | 30.5x | 23.6x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 07 Feb 2025 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥1.6t | CN¥85.5b | 29.1x | 24.4x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 05 Jan 2025 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥1.6t | CN¥85.5b | 28.8x | 24.9x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 03 Dec 2024 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.6t | CN¥85.5b | 32.4x | 26.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 31 Oct 2024 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥81.2b | 27.6x | 26.8x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥1.6t | CN¥64.6b | 24.8x | 32.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 26 Aug 2024 | CN¥1.8t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥53.9b | 22.2x | 33.5x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 24 Jul 2024 | CN¥1.9t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥45.3b | 22.9x | 42.3x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 21 Jun 2024 | CN¥2.0t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥45.2b | 25x | 44.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 19 May 2024 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.8t | CN¥47.2b | 30x | 48.5x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 16 Apr 2024 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥47.4b | 27.1x | 44.3x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 14 Mar 2024 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥45.1b | 27.1x | 47.7x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 10 Feb 2024 | CN¥2.1t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥52.8b | 26.5x | 39.3x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 08 Jan 2024 | CN¥2.2t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥52.8b | 32.5x | 41.4x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 06 Dec 2023 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥52.9b | 33.2x | 42.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 03 Nov 2023 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥53.2b | 32.7x | 42.5x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 01 Oct 2023 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥68.5b | 34.1x | 33.1x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 29 Aug 2023 | CN¥2.3t | CN¥1.7t | CN¥77.9b | 35.8x | 29.6x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
29.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Chinese Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 46.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 32.0x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 16% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, 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 Chinese Consumer Staples industry?
| CN Market | -1.45% | |
| Consumer Staples | -2.75% | |
| Food | -0.044% | |
| Agricultural Products | 3.05% | |
| Packaged Foods and Meats | -0.40% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.5x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 4.0% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 60% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 13% 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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600737 Cofco Sugar HoldingLTD | CN¥14.56 | 11.5% +CN¥3.2b | -2.4% | PE31.4x | |
| 603156 Hebei Yangyuan ZhiHui Beverage | CN¥53.03 | 2.6% +CN¥1.7b | 140.0% | PE46.9x | |
| 600127 Jinjian Cereals IndustryLtd | CN¥8.20 | 39.7% +CN¥1.5b | 16.1% | PS1.5x | |
| 002311 Guangdong Haid Group | CN¥45.79 | 1.9% +CN¥1.4b | -25.1% | PE19.4x | |
| 600598 Heilongjiang Agriculture | CN¥12.52 | 5.7% +CN¥1.2b | -16.5% | PE18.4x |