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French (CAC) Consumer Discretionary Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies97
  • 7D1.2%
  • 3M-3.7%
  • 1Y-19.1%
  • YTD-4.5%

The Consumer Discretionary industry is up 1.2% in the last week, with LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne up 1.5%. In contrast, the industry has lost 19% in the last 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the French Consumer Discretionary Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 26 Jan 2026€730.9b€431.6b€12.8b15.9x57x1.7x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025€750.5b€430.7b€12.8b15.5x58.4x1.7x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025€744.4b€431.5b€12.9b16.8x57.7x1.7x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025€747.2b€431.3b€12.8b16.6x58.3x1.7x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025€673.4b€431.7b€12.9b16.1x52.4x1.6x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025€641.9b€431.6b€12.9b16.2x49.9x1.5x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025€709.7b€435.1b€28.9b14.8x24.6x1.6x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025€665.0b€435.3b€28.9b14.9x23x1.5x
Wed, 07 May 2025€689.5b€434.8b€29.0b13.4x23.8x1.6x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025€710.1b€434.8b€29.0b13.3x24.5x1.6x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025€874.1b€434.5b€29.3b14.4x29.8x2x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025€891.4b€433.2b€33.4b11.7x26.7x2.1x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024€782.8b€433.3b€33.4b10.9x23.4x1.8x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024€713.8b€433.0b€33.4b10.2x21.4x1.6x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024€755.2b€432.8b€33.4b10.8x22.6x1.7x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024€726.7b€433.4b€33.4b10.8x21.7x1.7x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024€779.8b€433.5b€33.5b11x23.3x1.8x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024€845.2b€434.9b€36.7b11.5x23x1.9x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024€880.0b€434.8b€36.7b13.8x24x2x
Thu, 09 May 2024€908.3b€433.6b€36.6b13.8x24.8x2.1x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024€923.8b€433.5b€36.5b13.2x25.3x2.1x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024€953.5b€433.2b€36.3b11.6x26.3x2.2x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024€871.5b€435.3b€37.5b10x23.2x2x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023€836.7b€432.3b€38.7b10.9x21.6x1.9x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023€821.6b€431.9b€39.5b9.8x20.8x1.9x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023€759.7b€431.6b€39.7b9.6x19.2x1.8x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023€841.8b€430.2b€39.7b11x21.2x2x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023€868.3b€430.2b€39.7b11.6x21.9x2x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023€964.3b€403.6b€34.6b11.8x27.9x2.4x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023€931.5b€403.6b€34.6b11.4x26.9x2.3x
Fri, 12 May 2023€964.8b€401.4b€34.3b11.8x28.1x2.4x
Sun, 09 Apr 2023€916.7b€399.8b€34.2b12.6x26.8x2.3x
Tue, 07 Mar 2023€911.3b€399.8b€34.2b13x26.6x2.3x
Thu, 02 Feb 2023€880.2b€377.1b€32.2b13x27.3x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.3x


Total Market Cap: €880.2bTotal Earnings: €32.2bTotal Revenue: €377.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Consumer Discretionary Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the French Consumer Discretionary industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 57.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Discretionary industry have declined 26% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.6% 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 French Consumer Discretionary sector?

FR Market0.35%
Consumer Discretionary1.24%
Auto Components5.26%
Auto3.09%
Specialty Stores2.96%
General Merchandise and Department Stores1.18%
Luxury1.06%
Hospitality0.86%
Consumer Services0.53%
Leisure0.49%
Online Retail and Ecommerce0%0
Retail Distributors-0.67%
Consumer Durables-3.23%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Luxury industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 21.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Retail Distributors industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 93% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Hospitality industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.9% 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
RMS Hermès International Société en commandite par actions€2.14k1.3%
+€2.8b		-19.6%PE50.1x
MC LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne€588.000.9%
+€2.6b		-22.1%PE26.6x
ML Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions€30.693.9%
+€783.9m		-8.6%PE13.5x
RNO Renault€32.183.3%
+€278.0m		-34.4%PS0.2x
AC Accor€46.612.2%
+€234.7m		-4.7%PE18.7x

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FDJU
€22.80
FDJ United
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-36.5%

FDJU: Future Earnings Multiple Expansion Will Support Upside As Guidance Clarifies Ambitions

Analysts have trimmed their price target for FDJ United to about €30.68 from roughly €31.08, reflecting slightly softer assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, a marginally lower discount rate, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Adjusted from €31.08 to about €30.68, a small reduction in the implied share value.
FR
€12.37
Valeo
7D
6.8%
1Y
11.5%

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FRVIA
€14.51
Forvia
7D
6.8%
1Y
42.4%

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ML
€30.69
Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions
7D
3.9%
1Y
-8.6%
RNO
€32.18
Renault
7D
3.3%
1Y
-34.4%

RNO: Negative Stub Pricing And EV Alliances Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Renault from about €61.76 to €58.94. This reflects recent price target cuts and more cautious views on profit margins, while growth and P/E assumptions remain largely unchanged.
MC
€588.00
LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne
7D
0.9%
1Y
-22.1%

MC: French Tax Changes And Buybacks Will Support Luxury Leader’s Cash Generation

Narrative Update The analyst price target for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Société Européenne has been revised higher to about €820 from about €806, as analysts update their models for changes in French tax legislation and refreshed views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted a mixed backdrop for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Société Européenne, with some firms revisiting their stance while others lift their valuation frameworks to reflect new tax assumptions and refreshed earnings models.
RMS
€2,140.00
Hermès International Société en commandite par actions
7D
1.3%
1Y
-19.6%

RMS: Premium Brand Strength Will Support Elevated P/E Despite Recent Recalibration

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hermès International Société en commandite par actions from €3,000 to €2,800, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate and future P/E, in line with recent Street price target reductions such as the move to €2,270 at Citi. Analyst Commentary While the latest fair value trim brings estimates closer to recent Street price targets, some bullish analysts still see room for the shares to justify premium pricing based on execution and brand strength.
AC
€46.61
Accor
7D
2.2%
1Y
-4.7%

AC: Higher Forward P/E Assumptions Are Expected To Support Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Accor slightly higher to about €54.69, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value inputs and updated views on growth, margins, and future P/E that are broadly in line with recent target raises cited in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts lifting their targets toward the mid €50s see current pricing as supported by updated fair value work, with the revised targets aligning with their refreshed P/E assumptions.
NACON
€0.40
Nacon
7D
-20.2%
1Y
-30.9%

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ALVDM
€165.00
Voyageurs du Monde
7D
-2.1%
1Y
12.1%
SK
€46.60
SEB
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-49.3%

SK: Higher Discount Rate And P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on SEB, with one recent update lowering it to SEK 167 from SEK 180. This reflects slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, fair value and future P/E, while maintaining a cautious stance on the shares.
CDI
€545.00
Christian Dior
7D
0.2%
1Y
-21.2%
KER
€272.50
Kering
7D
-1.6%
1Y
3.8%

KER: Beauty Unit Sale To L’Oréal Will Support Higher Future P/E

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Kering to €400 from €370, pointing to slightly higher assumed revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, in line with recent price target increases from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mix of caution and optimism around Kering, with several price target adjustments clustering in a relatively tight range.
VAC
€1.79
Pierre et Vacances
7D
-2.6%
1Y
14.4%
RBO
€27.40
Roche Bobois
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-38.1%
MLCMB
€268.00
Compagnie Du Mont-Blanc
7D
-4.3%
1Y
94.2%