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Irish (ISEQ) Food Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D1.8%
- 3M14.3%
- 1Y17.2%
- YTD19.1%
In the last week, the Food industry is up 1.8%, with Kerry Group up 1.6%. This means that the industry has gained 17% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Irish Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 03 Aug 2026 | €19.1b | €12.2b | €831.6m | 20.6x | 22.9x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | €19.1b | €12.3b | €853.7m | 19.4x | 22.4x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 29 May 2026 | €17.2b | €12.3b | €851.8m | 17.8x | 20.2x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 26 Apr 2026 | €15.4b | €12.3b | €850.9m | 16.4x | 18.1x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 24 Mar 2026 | €14.8b | €12.3b | €852.3m | 15.7x | 17.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 19 Feb 2026 | €15.8b | €12.4b | €858.1m | 16x | 18.4x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 17 Jan 2026 | €16.3b | €12.5b | €859.9m | 17x | 18.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 15 Dec 2025 | €16.1b | €12.4b | €858.7m | 17.2x | 18.7x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 12 Nov 2025 | €17.2b | €12.5b | €864.6m | 13.4x | 19.9x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 10 Oct 2025 | €16.2b | €12.5b | €864.9m | 13x | 18.7x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 07 Sep 2025 | €16.9b | €12.4b | €866.3m | 13.2x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 05 Aug 2025 | €16.8b | €12.4b | €905.6m | 13.4x | 18.5x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 03 Jul 2025 | €18.9b | €12.2b | €871.3m | 15.5x | 21.7x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 31 May 2025 | €19.5b | €12.4b | €876.8m | 14.9x | 22.2x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 28 Apr 2025 | €18.0b | €12.4b | €875.6m | 14.4x | 20.6x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 26 Mar 2025 | €18.4b | €12.5b | €883.3m | 14.3x | 20.8x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 21 Feb 2025 | €20.0b | €13.3b | €999.4m | 13.3x | 20x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 19 Jan 2025 | €19.4b | €14.2b | €993.1m | 13.4x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 17 Dec 2024 | €19.2b | €14.1b | €986.1m | 16.2x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 14 Nov 2024 | €19.4b | €14.1b | €984.8m | 16.8x | 19.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | €20.2b | €13.9b | €975.1m | 17.4x | 20.7x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 09 Sep 2024 | €20.1b | €14.0b | €974.3m | 17.5x | 20.7x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 07 Aug 2024 | €19.8b | €14.9b | €1.0b | 17.4x | 19.3x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 05 Jul 2024 | €18.2b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 16.5x | 16.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 02 Jun 2024 | €18.7b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 16.9x | 17.1x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 30 Apr 2024 | €19.0b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 16.8x | 17.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 28 Mar 2024 | €19.0b | €15.2b | €1.1b | 17x | 17.4x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 24 Feb 2024 | €18.8b | €15.9b | €1.0b | 18x | 18.2x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 22 Jan 2024 | €18.3b | €16.7b | €1.0b | 17.7x | 17.6x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 20 Dec 2023 | €17.5b | €16.6b | €1.0b | 16.9x | 16.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 17 Nov 2023 | €17.5b | €16.7b | €1.0b | 16.9x | 16.8x | 1x |
| Sun, 15 Oct 2023 | €17.4b | €16.9b | €1.0b | 16.4x | 16.6x | 1x |
| Tue, 12 Sep 2023 | €19.6b | €16.9b | €1.1b | 18.4x | 18.3x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 10 Aug 2023 | €19.8b | €17.2b | €1.0b | 19.9x | 19.4x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Irish Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 6.5% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 11% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Irish Consumer Staples industry?
| IE Market | -0.49% | |
| Consumer Staples | 1.75% | |
| Food | 1.75% | |
| Packaged Foods and Meats | 1.86% | |
| Agricultural Products | -2.25% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.9x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.7% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 8.5x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 14% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 0.7% per year.
- In contrast, the Agricultural Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRZ Kerry Group | €82.80 | 1.6% +€206.4m | 2.5% | PE20.6x | |
| GL9 Glanbia | €22.98 | 2.5% +€133.1m | 80.9% | PE34.4x | |
| DQ7A Donegal Investment Group | €14.50 | 3.6% +€606.4k | -19.4% | PB0.9x |
