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French (CAC) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies37
  • 7D5.1%
  • 3M3.1%
  • 1Y11.6%
  • YTD4.4%

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 4.4%, with L'Oréal up 5.8%. This means that the industry has gained 12% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.8% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026€294.7b€200.3b€10.0b16.2x29.4x1.5x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025€283.7b€200.3b€10.0b16x28.4x1.4x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025€279.8b€199.9b€10.0b15.7x27.9x1.4x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025€290.1b€199.9b€10.1b14.7x28.8x1.5x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025€303.2b€200.0b€10.0b15.6x30.4x1.5x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025€298.1b€200.0b€12.7b20.1x23.4x1.5x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025€276.3b€198.6b€13.1b15x21x1.4x
Mon, 26 May 2025€294.3b€202.4b€13.2b16.9x22.2x1.5x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025€287.9b€202.4b€13.2b12.2x21.7x1.4x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025€285.2b€202.4b€13.2b11.7x21.5x1.4x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025€274.4b€199.6b€11.8b11.6x23.2x1.4x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025€266.2b€199.2b€12.3b11.3x21.7x1.3x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024€276.1b€199.2b€12.3b11.9x22.5x1.4x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024€273.4b€199.4b€12.3b11.3x22.2x1.4x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024€309.7b€199.4b€12.5b12x24.9x1.6x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024€311.5b€199.4b€12.4b14.1x25.1x1.6x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024€302.0b€199.7b€12.9b13.1x23.4x1.5x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024€311.3b€189.8b€10.9b15.5x28.7x1.6x
Tue, 28 May 2024€341.6b€189.9b€10.9b17.5x31.4x1.8x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024€337.9b€190.0b€10.9b17.9x31x1.8x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024€334.5b€189.9b€10.9b18.3x30.7x1.8x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024€343.0b€225.5b€9.4b20.8x36.4x1.5x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024€334.0b€227.0b€9.4b15.9x35.4x1.5x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023€346.8b€227.0b€9.4b16.5x36.7x1.5x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023€330.9b€227.0b€9.5b15.3x34.9x1.5x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023€311.5b€226.9b€9.5b17.6x32.9x1.4x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023€325.1b€226.4b€9.3b14.7x34.8x1.4x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023€340.4b€328.2b€15.5b14.8x22x1x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023€350.6b€322.1b€10.4b18x33.7x1.1x
Wed, 31 May 2023€338.5b€322.2b€10.4b14.9x32.4x1.1x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023€361.9b€319.1b€10.5b15.9x34.6x1.1x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023€336.3b€318.3b€10.7b18.4x31.4x1.1x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023€323.8b€312.8b€11.3b18.6x28.8x1x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023€322.4b€304.7b€10.3b19.9x31.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.4x


Total Market Cap: €322.4bTotal Earnings: €10.3bTotal Revenue: €304.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the French 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 28.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x.
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 declined 13% per year.
  • This means that the cost of doing business could be reducing since sales have declined but profits have remained steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the French Consumer Staples sector?

FR Market2.18%
Consumer Staples5.09%
Personal Products6.18%
Food3.12%
Beverage2.32%
Food and Staples Retail0.079%
Household Products-0.56%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Personal Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Food and Staples Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 61% per year.
  • In contrast, the Beverage industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.4% 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
OR L'Oréal€385.856.2%
+€12.0b		17.5%PE33.6x
BN Danone€76.823.3%
+€1.5b		20.1%PE26.8x
RI Pernod Ricard€74.541.5%
+€276.8m		-28.8%PE11.5x
RCO Rémy Cointreau€40.5010.4%
+€200.0m		-25.8%PE23x
LOUP L.D.C€92.004.4%
+€135.5m		39.2%PE12.5x

Latest News

OR
€385.85
L'Oréal
7D
6.2%
1Y
17.5%

OR: Kering Beauty Deal And Mixed Sales Trends Will Shape Future Momentum

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for L'Oréal higher from €387.55 to €391.44 as they weigh a reduced discount rate, a slightly higher future P/E assumption of 31.48x, and mixed recent research that highlights both concerns about sales momentum and the potential benefits of the Kering Beauty acquisition and improving operational trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture for L'Oréal, with some analysts focusing on improving operations and others emphasizing softer sales momentum and competitive shifts in beauty licensing.
CA
€14.25
Carrefour
7D
0.1%
1Y
2.7%

CA: Board Shifts And Taiwan Exit Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Carrefour slightly lower, from €14.25 to about €14.23. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations.
ITP
€26.16
Interparfums
7D
4.2%
1Y
-26.9%

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Jan 08
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LOUP
€92.00
L.D.C
7D
4.4%
1Y
39.2%

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Jan 07
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RCO
€40.50
Rémy Cointreau
7D
10.4%
1Y
-25.8%

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Jan 07
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RI
€74.54
Pernod Ricard
7D
1.5%
1Y
-28.8%

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Jan 06
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SAVE
€59.20
Savencia
7D
-4.5%
1Y
16.1%

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Jan 01
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BON
€9.87
Bonduelle
7D
-5.8%
1Y
49.5%
BN
€76.82
Danone
7D
3.3%
1Y
20.1%

BN: Protein Dairy And China Nutrition Momentum Will Support Gradual Margin Improvement Ahead

Analysts have nudged their price target on Danone higher to a blended EUR 78, reflecting modest upside revisions from firms that see slightly improved fundamentals but still largely advocate a wait and see stance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautiously constructive stance on Danone, with incremental price target increases highlighting improving confidence in execution while still signaling limited near term upside.
ALAGR
€0.042
AgroGeneration
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-21.2%
LPE
€92.60
Laurent-Perrier
7D
3.6%
1Y
-6.5%
CO
€0.25
Casino Guichard-Perrachon
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-75.1%
ALODC
€8.00
Omer-Decugis & Cie
7D
-2.0%
1Y
90.5%
MLAAH
€0.021
Amatheon Agri Holding
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-29.3%
MLSDN
€28.80
La Savonnerie De Nyons
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-6.5%
MLCLP
€1.40
Colipays Reunion Société anonyme
7D
-6.7%
1Y
7.7%