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Hong Kong (HSI) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies131
  • 7D1.1%
  • 3M-9.8%
  • 1Y0.8%
  • YTD-4.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has risen 1.1%, driven by gains from Smoore International Holdings of 7.1%. Overall in the last year, the industry is flat. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 12 May 2026HK$2.0tHK$1.5tHK$89.2b15.5x22.7x1.4x
Thu, 09 Apr 2026HK$2.1tHK$1.5tHK$89.0b15.8x23.7x1.5x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026HK$2.1tHK$1.4tHK$85.6b15.3x24.3x1.5x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026HK$2.2tHK$1.4tHK$85.1b15.5x25.7x1.6x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025HK$2.0tHK$1.3tHK$82.0b14.6x24.7x1.5x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025HK$2.1tHK$1.3tHK$80.9b15.6x26x1.6x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025HK$2.1tHK$1.3tHK$79.5b15.5x26.9x1.6x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025HK$2.4tHK$1.3tHK$83.7b15.5x28.2x1.8x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025HK$2.3tHK$1.3tHK$81.2b15.9x28.4x1.7x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025HK$2.1tHK$1.3tHK$80.0b16.5x26.6x1.6x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025HK$2.0tHK$1.3tHK$79.8b15.9x25.2x1.5x
Wed, 14 May 2025HK$2.0tHK$1.3tHK$77.1b15.6x25.8x1.5x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025HK$1.9tHK$1.3tHK$76.1b15.4x24.6x1.5x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025HK$1.9tHK$1.3tHK$79.5b14.3x23.6x1.5x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025HK$1.7tHK$1.3tHK$78.6b13.1x21.6x1.3x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025HK$1.7tHK$1.3tHK$78.2b14.6x21.4x1.3x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024HK$1.6tHK$1.3tHK$78.0b14.2x20.9x1.3x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024HK$1.7tHK$1.3tHK$77.5b14.1x21.4x1.3x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024HK$1.5tHK$1.3tHK$78.5b11.9x19.1x1.2x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024HK$1.4tHK$1.3tHK$74.2b12.3x19.3x1.1x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024HK$1.6tHK$1.3tHK$70.4b12.7x22.7x1.2x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024HK$1.7tHK$1.3tHK$70.1b13.2x24.6x1.3x
Thu, 16 May 2024HK$1.9tHK$1.3tHK$73.3b13.6x26.4x1.5x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024HK$1.8tHK$1.3tHK$73.3b12.8x24.2x1.3x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024HK$1.7tHK$1.3tHK$73.6b13.1x23.7x1.3x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024HK$1.7tHK$1.4tHK$74.1b12.5x23.5x1.3x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024HK$1.9tHK$1.4tHK$73.6b14.4x25.7x1.4x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023HK$1.9tHK$1.4tHK$72.5b13.5x26.5x1.4x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023HK$2.0tHK$1.3tHK$71.1b16x28x1.5x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023HK$2.0tHK$1.3tHK$71.2b16.9x27.9x1.5x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023HK$2.0tHK$1.3tHK$70.7b16.8x29x1.5x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023HK$2.2tHK$1.3tHK$71.0b18.5x30.3x1.6x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023HK$2.3tHK$1.3tHK$73.2b16.9x31x1.7x
Fri, 19 May 2023HK$2.3tHK$1.3tHK$73.8b16.8x30.6x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.6x


Total Market Cap: HK$2.3tTotal Earnings: HK$73.8bTotal Revenue: HK$1.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Hong Kong Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Hong Kong 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 25.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 6.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.6% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Hong Kong Consumer Staples sector?

HK Market1.07%
Consumer Staples1.11%
Tobacco7.28%
Food and Staples Retail2.37%
Personal Products1.74%
Food1.54%
Beverage-0.40%
Household Products-1.13%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Household Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 9.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Food industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 15.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Household Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 9.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Beverage industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% 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
6969 Smoore International HoldingsHK$10.147.1%
+HK$4.2b		-28.8%PE51.3x
288 WH GroupHK$9.832.4%
+HK$3.0b		43.7%PE10.3x
241 Alibaba Health Information TechnologyHK$4.602.9%
+HK$2.1b		-12.7%PE33.4x
220 Uni-President China HoldingsHK$7.796.3%
+HK$2.0b		-17.9%PE14.2x
322 Tingyi (Cayman Islands) HoldingHK$12.432.8%
+HK$1.9b		-6.0%PE13.5x

Latest News

288
HK$9.83
WH Group
7D
2.4%
1Y
43.7%
Narrative Update • May 08

288: Higher Margins And Dividend Plans Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target for WH Group from HK$10.81 to HK$13.25, citing updated assumptions that reflect higher projected revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower implied future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (company announcement).
2698
HK$27.20
Softcare
7D
-5.8%
1Y
n/a
1876
HK$8.04
Budweiser Brewing Company APAC
7D
1.4%
1Y
-6.2%
1768
HK$433.00
Busy Ming Group
7D
-4.2%
1Y
n/a
2145
HK$46.94
Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic
7D
-7.8%
1Y
-28.7%
9633
HK$45.82
Nongfu Spring
7D
-1.2%
1Y
15.9%
241
HK$4.60
Alibaba Health Information Technology
7D
2.9%
1Y
-12.7%
6969
HK$10.14
Smoore International Holdings
7D
7.1%
1Y
-28.8%
Narrative Update • May 02

6969: Dividend Prospects And Earnings Multiple Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Smoore International Holdings to HK$14.36 from HK$17.55, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for 17 March 2026 to review and approve the final results for the year ended 31 December 2025 and to consider recommending a final dividend.
2319
HK$17.58
China Mengniu Dairy
7D
1.7%
1Y
-5.9%
322
HK$12.43
Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding
7D
2.8%
1Y
-6.0%
1318
HK$71.00
Mao Geping Cosmetics
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-28.4%
6979
HK$8.52
ZJLD Group
7D
2.9%
1Y
23.7%
220
HK$7.79
Uni-President China Holdings
7D
6.3%
1Y
-17.9%
9858
HK$3.61
China Youran Dairy Group
7D
-6.0%
1Y
59.0%
2419
HK$63.65
Dekon Food and Agriculture Group
7D
-5.8%
1Y
52.8%
151
HK$4.31
Want Want China Holdings
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-16.5%
Analysis Article • Jan 28

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