German (DAX) Beverage Industry Analysis

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the German Beverage Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

Current Industry PE: Investors are more optimistic on the industry, considering it's trading at a PE ratio of 45.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.8x. It appears they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.

Past Earnings Growth: The earnings for companies in the Beverage industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years, while 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 German Beverage industry?

Industry PE: Investors are most optimistic about the Soft Drinks industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 288x. It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically. Meanwhile, investors are most pessimistic about the Distillers and Wine Makers industry. Although, investor sentiment seems to have improved given its trading above its 3-year average of 17.3x.

Forecasted Growth: Analysts are most optimistic on the Distillers and Wine Makers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 8.8% over the next 5 years. However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 23% per year. Meanwhile, the Brewers industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 4.2% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?