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Irish (ISEQ) Market Analysis & Valuation

UpdatedJul 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M14.7%
  • 1Y22.9%
  • YTD5.7%

In the last week, the market has stayed flat, however the Consumer Staples sector stood out, gaining 3.1%. As for the longer term, the market has risen 23% in the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.9% annually.

Market Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 03 Jul 2026€107.0b€50.8b€7.1b14.1x15x2.1x
Sun, 31 May 2026€101.7b€50.7b€7.1b14x14.3x2x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026€94.0b€50.5b€7.2b12.9x13.1x1.9x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026€95.4b€50.5b€7.2b13.1x13.2x1.9x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026€100.5b€50.3b€7.3b14.6x13.8x2x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026€101.4b€50.3b€7.5b13.9x13.6x2x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025€100.9b€50.3b€7.5b13.5x13.5x2x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025€97.4b€50.4b€7.5b12.8x13.1x1.9x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025€91.3b€50.6b€7.2b13.8x12.6x1.8x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025€90.0b€50.3b€7.3b15.8x12.3x1.8x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025€89.9b€49.8b€7.3b14.6x12.3x1.8x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025€89.8b€49.5b€7.3b12.2x12.2x1.8x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025€90.6b€49.7b€7.3b12.3x12.4x1.8x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025€83.8b€49.5b€7.4b10.4x11.3x1.7x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025€85.6b€49.7b€7.4b11.2x11.5x1.7x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025€86.4b€49.4b€7.4b13x11.8x1.7x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025€79.5b€50.1b€7.2b12.3x11x1.6x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024€79.4b€50.0b€7.2b12.5x11x1.6x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024€79.4b€50.0b€7.2b13.2x11x1.6x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024€80.0b€49.7b€7.3b14.2x11x1.6x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024€80.1b€49.8b€7.3b14.5x11x1.6x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024€77.4b€50.4b€7.3b13.1x10.6x1.5x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024€90.5b€61.5b€8.1b14.2x11.1x1.5x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024€96.2b€61.5b€8.1b15.4x11.9x1.6x
Thu, 02 May 2024€96.6b€61.3b€8.2b14x11.7x1.6x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024€97.0b€61.2b€8.2b14.5x11.8x1.6x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024€94.1b€60.1b€7.4b11.7x12.7x1.6x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024€86.1b€61.7b€7.7b10.5x11.2x1.4x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023€87.3b€61.6b€7.7b11.3x11.3x1.4x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023€83.2b€61.7b€7.7b10.2x10.8x1.3x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023€82.2b€60.9b€7.3b10.2x11.3x1.3x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023€84.2b€61.0b€7.3b10.3x11.5x1.4x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023€87.3b€61.1b€7.2b10.3x12.1x1.4x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023€82.6b€59.3b€5.8b11.6x14.1x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.1x


Total Market Cap: €82.6bTotal Earnings: €5.8bTotal Revenue: €59.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Irish Market Price to Earnings3Y Average 12.1x202420252026
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 15.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 12.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for Irish listed companies have grown 6.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 5.0% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since the cost of doing business is lower, profits are increasing.

Sector Trends

Which sectors have driven the changes within the Irish Market?

IE Market-0.94%
Consumer Staples3.13%
Real Estate2.08%
Healthcare1.09%
Consumer Discretionary0.60%
Energy0%0
Materials0%0
Tech0%0
Utilities0%0
Industrials-1.57%
Financials-2.27%
Sector PE
  • Investors favour the Healthcare sector the most for future growth, which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 18.8x.
    • 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 decline of 20.4% per year.
  • The Consumer Discretionary sector is the least preferred by investors for future growth, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 11.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Healthcare sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 14% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 20% per year.
  • In contrast, the Industrials sector is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.3% 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
KRZ Kerry Group€83.903.3%
+€422.1m		-9.4%PE20.3xConsumer Staples
GL9 Glanbia€24.844.4%
+€247.6m		92.1%PE36.9xConsumer Staples
UPR Uniphar€4.784.6%
+€54.5m		30.8%PE24.3xHealthcare
GRP Greencoat Renewables€0.765.3%
+€41.4m		-1.3%PS8.4xFinancials
GVR Glenveagh Properties€2.561.6%
+€20.4m		46.6%PE12.1xConsumer Discretionary
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RYA
€26.95
Ryanair Holdings
7D
-0.8%
1Y
13.7%
GL9
€24.84
Glanbia
7D
4.4%
1Y
92.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 02

GL9: Future Share Performance Will Reflect Capital Returns And Higher Assumed P/E Multiple

Glanbia's analyst price target has been lifted from €20.58 to €22.13, with analysts pointing to updated fair value estimates supported by recent target increases at Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley and Barclays, as well as a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Glanbia points to a cluster of higher price targets from several banks, which together offer a useful snapshot of how analysts are weighing the stock's valuation, execution risk and growth prospects.
GVR
€2.56
Glenveagh Properties
7D
1.6%
1Y
46.6%
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.
UPR
€4.78
Uniphar
7D
4.6%
1Y
30.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

UPR: Disciplined Acquisition Pipeline Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Uniphar from €4.95 to approximately €5.34, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News for Uniphar Uniphar is seeking acquisition opportunities, with the company highlighting M&A as an important part of its growth strategy.
KRX
€81.65
Kingspan Group
7D
0.1%
1Y
15.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

KRX: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support More Confident Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have raised their price target on Kingspan Group from €117.89 to €120.60, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are broadly in line with recent Street research commentary. What's in the News Kingspan Group held an Analyst/Investor Day, providing an opportunity for management to outline key priorities and address questions from the investment community.
KRZ
€83.90
Kerry Group
7D
3.3%
1Y
-9.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 25

KRZ: Margin Stability And Modest P E Support Will Underpin Future EPS Resilience

The analyst price target for Kerry Group has been nudged slightly higher to about €92.21 from roughly €92.04 as analysts factor in modest adjustments to fair value assumptions, profit margin expectations and forward P/E estimates following recent mixed target moves, including Morgan Stanley's increase to €88. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves for Kerry Group highlight a split in how analysts view the stock, with some modestly more constructive on valuation and others taking a more cautious stance on execution and earnings visibility.
BIRG
€17.31
Bank of Ireland Group
7D
-2.1%
1Y
42.8%
A5G
€10.35
AIB Group
7D
-1.0%
1Y
50.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

A5G: Future Returns Will Reflect CFO Transition And Measured Earnings Confidence

AIB Group's analyst price target has been nudged higher by around €0.06, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This is consistent with recent price target increases from several research houses.
PTSB
€2.99
Permanent TSB Group Holdings
7D
-0.3%
1Y
44.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

PTSB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Takeover Process And Earnings Execution

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Permanent TSB Group Holdings slightly to about €3.08. This reflects updated views on revenue growth potential, profit margins and the appropriate discount rate after recent mixed research commentary.
OIZ
€4.48
Origin Enterprises
7D
-0.4%
1Y
19.9%
GRP
€0.76
Greencoat Renewables
7D
5.3%
1Y
-1.3%
EG7
€16.70
FBD Holdings
7D
0.6%
1Y
23.7%
IRES
€1.17
Irish Residential Properties REIT
7D
0.7%
1Y
16.3%
MLC
€7.25
Malin
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-11.6%
DQ7A
€15.60
Donegal Investment Group
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-17.0%