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New Zealand (NZX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M3.3%
  • 1Y49.5%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Consumer Staples industry is up 1.4%, with a2 Milk up 2.5%. This means that the industry has gained 49% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the New Zealand Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 05 Jan 2026NZ$21.0bNZ$33.7bNZ$1.3b9.7x15.9x0.6x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025NZ$20.6bNZ$33.7bNZ$1.3b9.7x15.6x0.6x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025NZ$20.8bNZ$33.8bNZ$1.3b9.3x16.2x0.6x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025NZ$20.2bNZ$33.7bNZ$1.2b9.6x16.3x0.6x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025NZ$19.9bNZ$33.9bNZ$1.4b9.3x14x0.6x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025NZ$16.9bNZ$33.6bNZ$1.3b11.6x12.7x0.5x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025NZ$17.1bNZ$33.5bNZ$1.3b11.4x13x0.5x
Mon, 19 May 2025NZ$17.0bNZ$33.5bNZ$1.3b11.4x12.9x0.5x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025NZ$16.6bNZ$33.5bNZ$1.3b13.9x12.8x0.5x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025NZ$17.3bNZ$31.9bNZ$1.2b12.9x14.4x0.5x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025NZ$14.8bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.2b10x12.8x0.5x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025NZ$14.1bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.1b15.5x12.3x0.4x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024NZ$14.4bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.1b16.9x12.6x0.5x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024NZ$14.2bNZ$31.7bNZ$1.1b16.4x12.4x0.4x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024NZ$13.7bNZ$31.4bNZ$1.2b17.3x11x0.4x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024NZ$12.7bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.4b13.3x8.9x0.4x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024NZ$12.8bNZ$31.6bNZ$1.4b13.3x9x0.4x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024NZ$12.3bNZ$30.5bNZ$1.1b9.4x11.5x0.4x
Tue, 21 May 2024NZ$12.8bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.6b10.8x8.1x0.4x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024NZ$11.0bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.6b11.7x6.9x0.3x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024NZ$11.7bNZ$33.0bNZ$1.5b11.1x7.8x0.4x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024NZ$11.3bNZ$33.2bNZ$1.5b10.9x7.3x0.3x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024NZ$11.3bNZ$33.2bNZ$1.5b12x7.3x0.3x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023NZ$10.5bNZ$33.2bNZ$1.5b10.6x6.8x0.3x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023NZ$10.7bNZ$33.2bNZ$1.6b11.6x6.7x0.3x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023NZ$11.2bNZ$34.3bNZ$1.6b11.8x6.9x0.3x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023NZ$12.0bNZ$34.7bNZ$1.6b13.1x7.4x0.3x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023NZ$12.8bNZ$34.5bNZ$1.7b13.9x7.7x0.4x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023NZ$12.7bNZ$34.5bNZ$1.6b14.4x7.7x0.4x
Wed, 24 May 2023NZ$12.6bNZ$34.2bNZ$1.2b14.7x10.1x0.4x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023NZ$12.9bNZ$34.2bNZ$1.3b14.4x10.3x0.4x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023NZ$13.6bNZ$34.3bNZ$1.2b14.1x11.5x0.4x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023NZ$14.1bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.0b14x14.1x0.4x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023NZ$14.2bNZ$31.8bNZ$1.0b14.5x14.1x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.1x


Total Market Cap: NZ$14.2bTotal Earnings: NZ$1.0bTotal Revenue: NZ$31.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
New Zealand Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the New Zealander Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 15.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 10.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.43x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 9.5% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the New Zealand Consumer Staples sector?

NZ Market0.31%
Consumer Staples1.42%
Beverage2.58%
Food1.42%
Food and Staples Retail-0.17%
Personal Products-0.96%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 10.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 73.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 66% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Food and Staples Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.2% 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
ATM a2 MilkNZ$10.782.5%
+NZ$188.6m		70.0%PE38.5x
FCG Fonterra Co-operative GroupNZ$5.950.5%
+NZ$48.1m		41.3%PE9.5x
SCL ScalesNZ$5.962.2%
+NZ$18.9m		54.0%PE16.9x
SML Synlait MilkNZ$0.643.2%
+NZ$12.1m		52.4%PS0.2x
SAN SanfordNZ$7.401.6%
+NZ$11.2m		76.2%PE10.9x

Latest News

SCL
NZ$5.96
Scales
7D
2.2%
1Y
54.0%
GXH
NZ$1.05
Green Cross Health
7D
-1.9%
1Y
23.5%
LIC
NZ$1.00
Livestock Improvement
7D
3.1%
1Y
5.3%
FCG
NZ$5.95
Fonterra Co-operative Group
7D
0.5%
1Y
41.3%
SML
NZ$0.64
Synlait Milk
7D
3.2%
1Y
52.4%

SML: Higher Future Earnings Multiple Will Drive Upside Despite Going Concern Risk

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Synlait Milk from $0.64 to $0.92 per share, reflecting higher expected future earnings multiples, even as they moderate assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Synlait Milk's auditor, KPMG, issued an unqualified opinion on the 2025 annual report while expressing significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
ATM
NZ$10.78
a2 Milk
7D
2.5%
1Y
70.0%

ATM: China Regulatory Progress And New Distribution Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on a2 Milk to approximately $10.16 per share from about $9.93, reflecting slightly higher long term profit margin expectations and a marginally richer future P/E multiple. What's in the News a2 Milk received approvals from New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries and China's General Administration of Customs to progress regulatory steps needed to transition two China label infant formula registrations to a2-branded products, with final SAMR approval to be sought in December 2025 and a potential product launch targeted for late first half 2027 (Regulatory Authority – Compliance) The company confirmed earnings guidance for 2026, expecting low double digit percentage revenue growth versus FY25, reinforcing management confidence in medium term performance (Corporate Guidance – New/Confirmed) a2 Milk expanded its long term strategic cooperation with China State Farm Agribusiness Holding Shanghai to include English label infant milk formula products in the cross border eCommerce channel from early calendar 2026, broadening distribution for a2 Genesis and paving the way for other products such as a2 Platinum (Client Announcements) The enhanced partnership with China State Farm, a state owned enterprise with deep reach into mother and baby stores and major online platforms, is expected to strengthen a2 Milk's brand position and control over its English label distribution in China (Client Announcements) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased slightly from around NZ$9.93 to approximately NZ$10.16 per share.
MFB
NZ$0.24
My Food Bag Group
7D
4.3%
1Y
16.7%
SAN
NZ$7.40
Sanford
7D
1.6%
1Y
76.2%
CVT
NZ$0.52
Comvita
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-34.8%
PGW
NZ$2.16
PGG Wrightson
7D
-1.4%
1Y
36.7%

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DGL
NZ$4.61
Delegat Group
7D
2.4%
1Y
-4.0%