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French (CAC) Market Analysis & Valuation
UpdatedMay 30, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies665
- 7D-1.1%
- 3M-5.2%
- 1Y-4.2%
- YTD3.9%
In the last week, the market has fallen 1.1%, dragged down most by the Consumer Staples. The market has dropped 4.2% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.
Market Valuation and Performance
Has the French Market valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 31 May 2025 | €2.9t | €2.1t | €146.8b | 15.5x | 20.1x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 28 Apr 2025 | €2.9t | €2.1t | €144.4b | 14.4x | 19.9x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 26 Mar 2025 | €3.1t | €2.1t | €147.6b | 15.3x | 20.9x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 21 Feb 2025 | €3.1t | €2.2t | €144.4b | 14.6x | 21.6x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 19 Jan 2025 | €3.0t | €2.2t | €148.4b | 14.3x | 20.1x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 17 Dec 2024 | €2.8t | €2.2t | €145.4b | 14x | 19.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 14 Nov 2024 | €2.8t | €2.2t | €145.5b | 13.4x | 19x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | €2.9t | €2.1t | €147.5b | 14.4x | 19.8x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 09 Sep 2024 | €2.8t | €2.1t | €146.7b | 14.9x | 19.2x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 07 Aug 2024 | €2.8t | €2.1t | €148.1b | 14.4x | 18.6x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 05 Jul 2024 | €3.0t | €2.1t | €149.4b | 16x | 19.8x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 02 Jun 2024 | €3.1t | €2.1t | €149.3b | 17x | 20.7x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 30 Apr 2024 | €3.1t | €2.1t | €105.0b | 15.8x | 29.6x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 28 Mar 2024 | €3.2t | €2.1t | €104.4b | 15x | 30.4x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 24 Feb 2024 | €3.1t | €2.2t | €102.8b | 14.7x | 30.3x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 22 Jan 2024 | €2.9t | €2.2t | €104.1b | 15x | 27.5x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 20 Dec 2023 | €3.0t | €2.2t | €105.5b | 14.5x | 28.2x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 17 Nov 2023 | €2.8t | €2.2t | €105.0b | 13.8x | 27.1x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 15 Oct 2023 | €2.7t | €2.2t | €149.8b | 13.7x | 18.2x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 12 Sep 2023 | €2.9t | €2.2t | €149.6b | 14.6x | 19.3x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 10 Aug 2023 | €2.9t | €2.3t | €154.4b | 14.5x | 19x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 08 Jul 2023 | €2.9t | €2.3t | €145.5b | 14.6x | 19.8x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 05 Jun 2023 | €3.0t | €2.3t | €146.3b | 14.2x | 20.2x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 03 May 2023 | €3.1t | €2.4t | €125.5b | 14.6x | 24.3x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 31 Mar 2023 | €3.0t | €2.4t | €127.1b | 14.9x | 23.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 26 Feb 2023 | €3.0t | €2.4t | €98.5b | 15.4x | 30x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 24 Jan 2023 | €2.9t | €2.3t | €117.4b | 14.9x | 24.8x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 22 Dec 2022 | €2.7t | €2.3t | €118.5b | 14x | 22.8x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 19 Nov 2022 | €2.7t | €2.3t | €117.8b | 14.2x | 23.2x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 17 Oct 2022 | €2.4t | €2.3t | €117.4b | 13.2x | 20.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 14 Sep 2022 | €2.6t | €2.2t | €116.4b | 14.7x | 22.6x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 12 Aug 2022 | €2.7t | €2.2t | €115.2b | 15.1x | 23.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 10 Jul 2022 | €2.5t | €2.1t | €114.9b | 14.9x | 21.7x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 07 Jun 2022 | €2.7t | €2.1t | €132.5b | 16.5x | 20.2x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20.2x
Current Market PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the French market, indicating that they anticipate earnings will not grow as fast as they have historically.
- The market is trading at a PE ratio of 20.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 22.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for French listed companies have grown 3.5% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained steady.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Sector Trends
Which sectors have driven the changes within the French Market?
| FR Market | -1.08% | |
| Real Estate | 3.09% | |
| Industrials | 0.43% | |
| Energy | -0.12% | |
| Tech | -0.52% | |
| Utilities | -0.86% | |
| Telecom | -1.04% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -1.25% | |
| Materials | -1.55% | |
| Financials | -1.97% | |
| Healthcare | -2.88% | |
| Consumer Staples | -2.89% | |
Sector PE
- Investors favour the Healthcare sector the most for future growth, which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.4x.
- The market's confidence is likely because analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.6% per year.
- The Energy sector is the least preferred by investors for future growth. Although, investor sentiment seems to have improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 7.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Real Estate sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 26% over the next 5 years.
- This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
- In contrast, the Energy sector is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.1% 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 | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMS Hermès International Société en commandite par actions | €2.43k | 2.3% +€5.8b | 11.6% | PE55.3x | Consumer Discretionary | |
| AIR Airbus | €162.08 | 3.0% +€3.8b | 4.0% | PE28.8x | Industrials | |
| SAF Safran | €261.40 | 2.6% +€2.8b | 22.1% | PS3.9x | Industrials | |
| SU Schneider Electric | €221.35 | 1.9% +€2.4b | -2.7% | PE29.1x | Industrials | |
| HO Thales | €267.40 | 4.0% +€2.1b | 60.5% | PE54.5x | Industrials |
