L.D.C. S.A.'s (EPA:LOUP) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Feb 13
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
French (CAC) Food Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 22, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
- 7D1.9%
- 3M5.3%
- 1Y11.3%
- YTD4.9%
In the last week, the Food industry is up 2.0%, with Danone up 2.0%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 9.7%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the French Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Feb 2025 | €50.2b | €47.9b | €1.4b | 8.4x | 36.6x | 1x |
| Mon, 20 Jan 2025 | €47.9b | €47.9b | €1.4b | 8.4x | 34.9x | 1x |
| Wed, 18 Dec 2024 | €47.8b | €47.9b | €1.4b | 8.4x | 34.8x | 1x |
| Fri, 15 Nov 2024 | €47.6b | €48.0b | €1.4b | 7.7x | 34x | 1x |
| Sun, 13 Oct 2024 | €47.5b | €48.0b | €1.4b | 7.8x | 33.7x | 1x |
| Tue, 10 Sep 2024 | €48.0b | €48.0b | €1.5b | 8.1x | 31.8x | 1x |
| Thu, 08 Aug 2024 | €45.1b | €48.2b | €1.5b | 7.7x | 30.1x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 06 Jul 2024 | €43.5b | €48.6b | €1.4b | 8.3x | 31.9x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 03 Jun 2024 | €44.5b | €48.5b | €1.3b | 9.7x | 33.1x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 01 May 2024 | €44.0b | €48.6b | €1.4b | 9.3x | 32x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | €44.5b | €48.4b | €1.4b | 17.5x | 32.3x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 25 Feb 2024 | €45.0b | €24.5b | €1.3b | 22.2x | 33.5x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 23 Jan 2024 | €47.2b | €51.2b | €1.9b | 15.1x | 25x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 21 Dec 2023 | €45.1b | €51.2b | €1.9b | 14.9x | 23.9x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 18 Nov 2023 | €44.7b | €50.9b | €1.8b | 14.3x | 24.7x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 16 Oct 2023 | €42.0b | €50.9b | €1.8b | 17.4x | 23.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 13 Sep 2023 | €41.9b | €50.5b | €1.7b | 14.2x | 24.9x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 11 Aug 2023 | €43.0b | €50.5b | €1.7b | 13.9x | 25.6x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 09 Jul 2023 | €42.8b | €49.0b | €1.3b | 14.7x | 34x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 06 Jun 2023 | €43.5b | €49.1b | €1.3b | 13.2x | 33.8x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 04 May 2023 | €46.0b | €49.1b | €1.3b | 16.9x | 35.7x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 01 Apr 2023 | €42.9b | €48.8b | €1.6b | 18.7x | 26x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 27 Feb 2023 | €40.8b | €47.8b | €1.6b | 18x | 25x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 25 Jan 2023 | €38.4b | €45.9b | €2.3b | 20x | 17x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 23 Dec 2022 | €37.9b | €45.9b | €2.3b | 18.1x | 16.8x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 20 Nov 2022 | €37.9b | €45.6b | €2.3b | 16.2x | 16.7x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 18 Oct 2022 | €36.4b | €45.6b | €2.3b | 13.7x | 16x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 15 Sep 2022 | €38.9b | €46.0b | €2.4b | 12.5x | 15.9x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 13 Aug 2022 | €40.5b | €45.7b | €2.5b | 13.1x | 16.5x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 11 Jul 2022 | €40.3b | €44.2b | €2.4b | 12.7x | 16.9x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 08 Jun 2022 | €41.7b | €43.8b | €2.4b | 13.6x | 17.6x | 1x |
| Fri, 06 May 2022 | €42.5b | €43.8b | €2.3b | 13.5x | 18.1x | 1x |
| Sun, 03 Apr 2022 | €38.9b | €43.8b | €2.3b | 15.7x | 16.6x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 01 Mar 2022 | €46.2b | €46.9b | €2.5b | 18.9x | 18.5x | 1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the French Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 36.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.8x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.91x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 18% 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 French Consumer Staples industry?
| FR Market | -0.49% | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.59% | |
| Food | 1.91% | |
| Packaged Foods and Meats | 1.93% | |
| Agricultural Products | 0.24% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.2x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.5% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 18.0x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 82% per year.
- In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN Danone | €68.48 | 2.0% +€849.6m | 12.8% | PE43.9x | |
| LOUP L.D.C | €67.00 | 4.1% +€90.7m | 0.4% | PE8.4x | |
| BON Bonduelle | €6.95 | 9.4% +€19.3m | -28.7% | PS0.09x | |
| SAVE Savencia | €53.40 | 1.5% +€10.7m | 0.8% | PE6.9x | |
| MALT Malteries Franco-Belges Société Anonyme | €855.00 | 0.6% +€2.5m | 37.9% | PE9.5x |
