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Irish (ISEQ) Market Analysis & Valuation

UpdatedAug 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D-0.09%
  • 3M13.6%
  • 1Y21.6%
  • YTD8.1%

The market has been flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the market has risen 22% in the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 9.8% per annum.

Market Valuation and Performance

Has the Irish Market valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Aug 2026€108.9b€51.4b€7.2b13.7x15.2x2.1x
Thu, 16 Jul 2026€106.6b€50.8b€7.1b14.1x14.9x2.1x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026€104.0b€50.7b€7.1b13.9x14.6x2x
Mon, 11 May 2026€97.8b€50.4b€7.2b13.5x13.6x1.9x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026€93.3b€50.5b€7.2b13.1x12.9x1.8x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026€96.2b€50.5b€7.3b12.7x13.1x1.9x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026€101.9b€50.5b€7.3b14.4x13.9x2x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025€101.2b€50.3b€7.5b13.4x13.6x2x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025€99.0b€50.4b€7.5b12.8x13.3x2x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025€92.8b€50.6b€7.2b14.4x12.8x1.8x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025€88.2b€50.3b€7.2b13.3x12.2x1.8x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025€93.9b€50.2b€7.3b16.3x12.8x1.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025€89.1b€49.6b€7.3b12.5x12.1x1.8x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025€90.9b€49.6b€7.3b12.6x12.4x1.8x
Tue, 13 May 2025€89.5b€49.6b€7.4b11.3x12.1x1.8x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025€76.1b€49.6b€7.4b10.9x10.3x1.5x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025€90.6b€49.4b€7.4b13.2x12.3x1.8x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025€83.0b€50.3b€7.3b12.6x11.3x1.6x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025€79.6b€50.1b€7.2b12.5x11.1x1.6x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024€77.6b€50.0b€7.2b12.9x10.8x1.6x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024€80.1b€49.8b€7.3b14.4x11x1.6x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024€81.2b€49.7b€7.2b14.6x11.3x1.6x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024€79.1b€49.6b€7.3b13.5x10.9x1.6x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024€81.9b€50.2b€7.4b14.4x11.1x1.6x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024€89.7b€61.6b€8.1b14.3x11x1.5x
Wed, 15 May 2024€96.2b€61.2b€8.2b14.8x11.7x1.6x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024€97.1b€61.2b€8.2b14.2x11.8x1.6x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024€94.4b€61.1b€8.3b13.4x11.4x1.5x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024€88.0b€62.1b€7.5b10.6x11.7x1.4x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024€86.6b€61.7b€7.7b10.9x11.2x1.4x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023€86.1b€61.7b€7.7b10.4x11.2x1.4x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023€77.5b€60.9b€7.3b9.5x10.7x1.3x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023€83.1b€61.1b€7.3b10.2x11.4x1.4x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023€86.8b€60.8b€7.3b10.3x11.8x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.8x


Total Market Cap: €86.8bTotal Earnings: €7.3bTotal Revenue: €60.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Irish Market Price to Earnings3Y Average 12.2x202420252026
Current Market PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Irish market, and appear confident in strong long term growth rates.
  • The market is trading at a PE ratio of 15.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 12.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for Irish listed companies have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have declined 5.4% per year.
  • This means that the cost of doing business could be reducing since sales have declined yet profits have remained steady.

Sector Trends

Which sectors have driven the changes within the Irish Market?

IE Market-0.088%
Real Estate0.74%
Financials0.64%
Consumer Discretionary0.20%
Energy0%0
Materials0%0
Tech0%0
Telecom0%0
Utilities0%0
Industrials-0.07%
Healthcare-0.80%
Consumer Staples-1.78%
Sector PE
  • Investors favour the Healthcare sector the most for future growth, which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.0x.
    • The market's confidence is likely because analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.4% which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 20.4% per year.
  • The Real Estate 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.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Real Estate sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 172% per year.
  • In contrast, the Financials sector is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.0% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuationSector
KRX Kingspan Group€99.052.6%
+€458.0m		37.3%PE26xIndustrials
A5G AIB Group€10.871.3%
+€293.2m		47.3%PB1.6xFinancials
BIRG Bank of Ireland Group€19.231.4%
+€254.6m		46.1%PB1.4xFinancials
OIZ Origin Enterprises€4.625.0%
+€23.7m		23.5%PE13.1xConsumer Staples
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Latest News

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-0.9%
1Y
10.4%
GL9
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-3.5%
1Y
59.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 17

GL9: Future Returns Will Balance Raised EPS Outlook With Higher Assumed P/E Multiple

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GRP
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1Y
5.2%
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2.6%
1Y
37.3%
RYA
€23.00
Ryanair Holdings
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-14.8%
BIRG
€19.23
Bank of Ireland Group
7D
1.4%
1Y
46.1%
Narrative Update • Aug 11

BIRG: Measured Street Optimism And Odd Lot Reform Will Shape 2028 Outlook

The analyst price target for Bank of Ireland Group has moved modestly higher to about €20.19 from €19.65, reflecting updated views from analysts who cite recent target increases from around €19.30 to €21 and adjustments to assumptions on growth, profitability and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bank of Ireland Group shows a series of price target revisions that cluster in a relatively tight range between about €19.30 and €21.
EG7
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FBD Holdings
7D
-1.9%
1Y
24.8%
KRZ
€81.60
Kerry Group
7D
-0.7%
1Y
1.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 07

KRZ: Higher Margin Assumptions And Ingredients Execution Will Support Future EPS Resilience

The updated analyst price target for Kerry Group now reflects a move from about €92 to roughly €96, as analysts cite higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a lower future P/E in their revised models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kerry Group points to a cluster of higher price targets alongside mixed views on the stock's risk and reward.
A5G
€10.87
AIB Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
47.3%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

A5G: Mixed Rating Shifts And CFO Departure Will Shape Future Trading

AIB Group's updated analyst price target has moved from €11.50 to €11.82, with analysts pointing to refined assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, along with a wide range of recent target revisions between €9 and €11.60 as the basis for this shift. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on AIB Group shows a wide spread of views on valuation and future execution, but with a clear cluster of higher price targets from more optimistic voices.
UPR
€4.19
Uniphar
7D
-2.0%
1Y
3.3%
GVR
€2.47
Glenveagh Properties
7D
-1.6%
1Y
25.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

GVR: Reaffirmed 2026 EPS Guidance Supports Measured Outlook On Execution

Analysts have revised their price target for Glenveagh Properties from €2.18 to €2.53, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as key drivers of the new view. What’s in the News for Glenveagh Properties Glenveagh Properties reiterated earnings guidance for 2026, keeping its EPS target at up to €0.21.
OIZ
€4.62
Origin Enterprises
7D
5.0%
1Y
23.5%