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U.K. (FTSE) Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 26, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D-0.8%
  • 3M-5.7%
  • 1Y-9.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by a pullback from Tate & Lyle of 10.0%. Overall the industry is down 8.6% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.8% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Packaged Foods and Meats Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 26 Sep 2025UK£24.1bUK£37.1bUK£1.9b17.8x12.5x0.6x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025UK£27.4bUK£36.8bUK£1.9b20.3x14.3x0.7x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025UK£26.3bUK£36.9bUK£1.9b19.1x14x0.7x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025UK£25.6bUK£36.9bUK£1.9b19.4x13.7x0.7x
Sat, 17 May 2025UK£25.9bUK£36.8bUK£2.1b16.3x12.4x0.7x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025UK£24.2bUK£36.7bUK£2.1b15.7x11.7x0.7x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025UK£23.9bUK£36.5bUK£2.1b15.2x11.5x0.7x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025UK£24.2bUK£36.5bUK£2.1b16.1x11.6x0.7x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025UK£25.4bUK£36.5bUK£2.1b16.2x12.1x0.7x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024UK£27.4bUK£36.6bUK£2.1b15.9x13x0.7x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024UK£27.6bUK£36.4bUK£1.8b15.2x15.1x0.8x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024UK£27.4bUK£36.4bUK£1.8b14.6x15x0.8x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024UK£28.6bUK£36.6bUK£1.8b15.6x15.9x0.8x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024UK£27.9bUK£36.6bUK£1.8b15.5x15.5x0.8x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024UK£28.0bUK£36.6bUK£1.8b15.5x15.5x0.8x
Sun, 19 May 2024UK£30.0bUK£36.7bUK£1.8b17.3x16.4x0.8x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024UK£26.8bUK£36.5bUK£1.7b17.3x15.8x0.7x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024UK£25.9bUK£36.4bUK£1.7b15.2x15.5x0.7x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024UK£25.1bUK£36.5bUK£1.6b16.7x15.4x0.7x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024UK£27.0bUK£37.3bUK£1.7b16.6x16.2x0.7x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023UK£27.5bUK£37.3bUK£1.7b17.1x16.5x0.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023UK£24.7bUK£36.0bUK£1.1b20x23.1x0.7x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023UK£24.6bUK£36.0bUK£1.1b20.5x23.3x0.7x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023UK£23.7bUK£35.6bUK£1.1b17.8x22.1x0.7x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023UK£25.0bUK£35.6bUK£1.1b18.2x23.6x0.7x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023UK£23.9bUK£35.6bUK£1.1b17.4x22.4x0.7x
Mon, 22 May 2023UK£23.9bUK£35.1bUK£1.0b18.1x23.8x0.7x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023UK£25.0bUK£33.1bUK£797.5m17.5x31.4x0.8x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023UK£24.3bUK£32.9bUK£802.4m15.7x30.2x0.7x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023UK£23.9bUK£32.7bUK£853.0m16.5x28x0.7x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023UK£22.5bUK£32.7bUK£853.0m15.5x26.3x0.7x
Thu, 08 Dec 2022UK£21.6bUK£32.7bUK£831.6m15.4x25.9x0.7x
Sat, 05 Nov 2022UK£19.3bUK£30.5bUK£1.2b14.2x16.2x0.6x
Mon, 03 Oct 2022UK£17.6bUK£30.5bUK£1.2b12.7x14.5x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£17.6bTotal Earnings: UK£1.2bTotal Revenue: UK£30.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Packaged Foods and Meats industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 19.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.76x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaged Foods and Meats industry have grown 17% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.7% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Packaged Foods and Meats compare with similar industries?

GB Market-0.056%
Consumer Staples-1.70%
Food-0.58%
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.79%
Agricultural Products2.78%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ABF Associated British FoodsUK£20.021.6%
+UK£220.6m		-12.8%PE10.9x
PFD Premier FoodsUK£1.901.7%
+UK£27.6m		3.3%PE13.1x
ANP AnparioUK£5.105.2%
+UK£5.1m		56.9%PE20.4x
MHPC MHPUS$5.700.7%
+US$4.3m		41.4%PE3.6x
UKR Ukrproduct GroupUK£0.061.7%
+UK£39.7k		100.0%PS0.06x

Latest News

PFD
UK£1.90
Premier Foods
7D
1.7%
1Y
3.3%

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Premier Foods plc's (LON:PFD) Low P/E

Sep 22
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Premier Foods plc's (LON:PFD) Low P/E
BAKK
UK£2.11
Bakkavor Group
7D
-4.8%
1Y
35.8%

Margin Pressures And US Expansion Will Reshape Market Valuation

The consensus analyst price target for Bakkavor Group has increased to £2.12, reflecting modest improvements in both net profit margin and revenue growth forecasts. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Bakkavor Group The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from £1.98 to £2.12.
TATE
UK£4.57
Tate & Lyle
7D
-10.0%
1Y
-32.5%

Integrating CP Kelco And Partnering With Manus Will Drive Growth And Enhance Profitability

The slight reduction in Tate & Lyle’s consensus price target reflects a modest decline in net profit margin, resulting in a new fair value of £7.09. What's in the News Tate & Lyle is showcasing health-focused ingredient innovations at the IFT FIRST Conference, including advancements in sugar reduction, fiber fortification, and novel textures.
ABF
UK£20.02
Associated British Foods
7D
1.6%
1Y
-12.8%

Primark's Expansion And Click & Collect Will Attract Future Customers

The slight decrease in Associated British Foods' consensus price target to £22.07 reflects divergent analyst sentiment driven by uncertainty over UK consumer spending, macroeconomic conditions, and varying expectations for margin and revenue stability. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have taken a more cautious view on the UK consumer, leading to a downgrade and lower price target.
ANP
UK£5.10
Anpario
7D
5.2%
1Y
56.9%

Anpario (LON:ANP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.036

Sep 13
Anpario (LON:ANP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.036
MHPC
US$5.70
MHP
7D
0.7%
1Y
41.4%
CWK
UK£49.50
Cranswick
7D
-2.9%
1Y
5.0%

Getting In Cheap On Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Is Unlikely

Sep 12
Getting In Cheap On Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Is Unlikely
HFG
UK£6.49
Hilton Food Group
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-27.7%

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.101

Sep 06
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.101
UKR
UK£0.06
Ukrproduct Group
7D
1.7%
1Y
100.0%
GNC
UK£2.25
Greencore Group
7D
-6.8%
1Y
24.4%

When Should You Buy Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC)?

Sep 03
When Should You Buy Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC)?
SALT
UK£0.54
MicroSalt
7D
-1.8%
1Y
5.9%