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Jamaican (JSE) Food Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 29, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D-2.5%
- 3M-4.5%
- 1Y-18.4%
- YTD-20.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by Lasco Manufacturing declining 2.6%. Meanwhile, Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 17% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 18% in 12 months.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Jamaican Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 30 Dec 2025 | JA$157.9b | JA$282.1b | JA$1.7b | 17.4x | 92.1x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 27 Nov 2025 | JA$139.8b | JA$180.6b | JA$8.8b | 16.5x | 15.9x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 25 Oct 2025 | JA$160.0b | JA$271.5b | JA$10.5b | 19.5x | 15.2x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 | JA$168.1b | JA$271.4b | JA$10.5b | 19.8x | 15.9x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 20 Aug 2025 | JA$160.9b | JA$271.4b | JA$10.5b | 17.2x | 15.3x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 18 Jul 2025 | JA$167.4b | JA$263.8b | JA$10.8b | 17.1x | 15.5x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 15 Jun 2025 | JA$153.9b | JA$263.7b | JA$10.8b | 18.6x | 14.2x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 13 May 2025 | JA$163.2b | JA$254.0b | JA$11.4b | 17x | 14.3x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 10 Apr 2025 | JA$167.4b | JA$253.9b | JA$11.4b | 16.7x | 14.7x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 08 Mar 2025 | JA$174.4b | JA$252.9b | JA$13.8b | 17.4x | 12.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 03 Feb 2025 | JA$176.8b | JA$242.8b | JA$15.8b | 17.2x | 11.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2025 | JA$175.0b | JA$242.7b | JA$15.9b | 18.2x | 11x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 29 Nov 2024 | JA$169.8b | JA$242.6b | JA$16.1b | 14.9x | 10.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | JA$169.8b | JA$235.3b | JA$16.4b | 14.8x | 10.3x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 24 Sep 2024 | JA$165.1b | JA$235.2b | JA$16.4b | 14.5x | 10.1x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | JA$161.4b | JA$235.0b | JA$16.5b | 14.9x | 9.8x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | JA$159.9b | JA$232.7b | JA$28.5b | 15x | 5.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 17 Jun 2024 | JA$161.2b | JA$232.9b | JA$27.1b | 14.9x | 5.9x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 15 May 2024 | JA$150.1b | JA$238.3b | JA$27.4b | 14.4x | 5.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 12 Apr 2024 | JA$160.0b | JA$238.3b | JA$27.4b | 14.8x | 5.8x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 10 Mar 2024 | JA$165.9b | JA$238.3b | JA$27.4b | 15.5x | 6x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 06 Feb 2024 | JA$162.8b | JA$240.2b | JA$24.1b | 18.9x | 6.8x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 04 Jan 2024 | JA$157.1b | JA$239.8b | JA$24.1b | 19.6x | 6.5x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 02 Dec 2023 | JA$150.6b | JA$239.2b | JA$25.0b | 16.9x | 6x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 30 Oct 2023 | JA$143.6b | JA$243.1b | JA$25.5b | 15.6x | 5.6x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 27 Sep 2023 | JA$141.7b | JA$243.1b | JA$25.5b | 14.9x | 5.6x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 25 Aug 2023 | JA$141.3b | JA$242.7b | JA$25.3b | 14.2x | 5.6x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 23 Jul 2023 | JA$148.0b | JA$238.4b | JA$14.1b | 15.5x | 10.5x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 20 Jun 2023 | JA$143.8b | JA$237.2b | JA$14.2b | 15.3x | 10.1x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 18 May 2023 | JA$144.6b | JA$220.8b | JA$13.6b | 17.2x | 10.7x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 15 Apr 2023 | JA$137.5b | JA$220.4b | JA$13.5b | 15x | 10.2x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 13 Mar 2023 | JA$144.3b | JA$216.6b | JA$13.2b | 15.2x | 10.9x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 08 Feb 2023 | JA$139.1b | JA$200.3b | JA$12.9b | 18.4x | 10.8x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 06 Jan 2023 | JA$144.1b | JA$200.0b | JA$12.8b | 19.1x | 11.2x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
11.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Jamaican Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 92.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.0x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.66x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 49% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Jamaican Consumer Staples industry?
| JM Market | -0.44% | |
| Consumer Staples | -0.84% | |
| Food | -2.53% | |
| Agricultural Products | 0.65% | |
| Packaged Foods and Meats | -3.08% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Agricultural Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 7.0x.
- It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
Forecasted GrowthThere is insufficient data on the sub-industries of this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFF Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances | JA$1.81 | 16.8% +JA$233.8m | 29.3% | PE12x | |
| SPURTREE Spur Tree Spices Jamaica | JA$1.19 | 10.2% +JA$184.5m | -40.5% | PE17x | |
| HONBUN Honey Bun (1982) | JA$7.10 | 4.3% +JA$136.7m | -15.3% | PE30.6x |