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Swedish (OMX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D-5.4%
  • 3M2.1%
  • 1Y-3.5%
  • YTD1.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 5.0%, driven by a pullback from Essity of 7.9%. On the other hand Premium Snacks Nordic is actually up 6.5%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 7.7% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 07 Mar 2026SEK 354.6bSEK 326.4bSEK 20.2b21.6x17.6x1.1x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026SEK 349.6bSEK 325.7bSEK 20.0b22.7x17.5x1.1x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025SEK 353.7bSEK 327.8bSEK 19.3b20x18.3x1.1x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025SEK 348.1bSEK 327.8bSEK 19.3b20.3x18x1.1x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025SEK 351.8bSEK 327.0bSEK 19.2b24.8x18.3x1.1x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025SEK 330.4bSEK 326.5bSEK 19.2b25.8x17.2x1x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025SEK 353.6bSEK 326.3bSEK 19.2b25.6x18.4x1.1x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025SEK 338.4bSEK 328.5bSEK 19.4b24.5x17.4x1x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025SEK 349.1bSEK 326.2bSEK 19.5b24.9x17.9x1.1x
Wed, 14 May 2025SEK 351.0bSEK 325.9bSEK 19.6b23.1x17.9x1.1x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025SEK 342.7bSEK 324.1bSEK 18.9b20.3x18.1x1.1x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025SEK 370.3bSEK 324.1bSEK 18.9b21.7x19.6x1.1x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025SEK 366.0bSEK 322.7bSEK 18.7b24.9x19.5x1.1x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025SEK 374.1bSEK 320.3bSEK 18.7b24.3x20x1.2x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024SEK 363.7bSEK 314.0bSEK 18.5b22x19.7x1.2x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024SEK 374.4bSEK 313.8bSEK 18.4b22.2x20.4x1.2x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024SEK 394.4bSEK 314.4bSEK 16.5b23.6x23.9x1.3x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024SEK 375.8bSEK 314.2bSEK 16.5b23.8x22.7x1.2x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024SEK 372.7bSEK 314.1bSEK 16.4b23.3x22.7x1.2x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024SEK 357.0bSEK 314.6bSEK 15.3b24.5x23.4x1.1x
Thu, 16 May 2024SEK 355.9bSEK 314.4bSEK 15.3b23.2x23.3x1.1x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024SEK 330.7bSEK 316.0bSEK 15.0b22.4x22x1x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024SEK 319.8bSEK 316.0bSEK 15.0b20x21.3x1x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024SEK 313.4bSEK 318.0bSEK 14.7b18.1x21.3x1x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024SEK 321.8bSEK 344.0bSEK 14.1b18.2x22.9x0.9x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023SEK 319.3bSEK 344.1bSEK 14.1b15.6x22.6x0.9x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023SEK 305.3bSEK 343.7bSEK 14.3b16.8x21.4x0.9x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023SEK 289.3bSEK 339.9bSEK 13.6b17.1x21.3x0.9x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023SEK 308.0bSEK 339.6bSEK 13.7b20.1x22.6x0.9x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023SEK 316.2bSEK 338.5bSEK 13.5b18.7x23.4x0.9x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023SEK 325.2bSEK 330.5bSEK 11.8b23.6x27.5x1x
Fri, 19 May 2023SEK 347.1bSEK 330.5bSEK 11.9b25.8x29.3x1.1x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023SEK 347.5bSEK 317.2bSEK 9.5b27.8x36.4x1.1x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023SEK 315.7bSEK 317.2bSEK 9.5b26x33.1x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

33.1x


Total Market Cap: SEK 315.7bTotal Earnings: SEK 9.5bTotal Revenue: SEK 317.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swedish Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Swedish Consumer Staples industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 17.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 21.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have grown 28% 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 Swedish Consumer Staples sector?

SE Market-5.13%
Consumer Staples-5.44%
Tobacco0%0
Beverage-0.084%
Personal Products-2.16%
Food and Staples Retail-2.56%
Food-3.10%
Household Products-7.89%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food and Staples Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 6.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 56% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 86% per year.
  • In contrast, the Household Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.9% 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
SNX Premium Snacks NordicSEK 40.706.5%
+SEK 34.0m		93.8%PE22.2x
SIMRIS B Simris GroupSEK 0.1223.2%
+SEK 29.7m		9.9%PS97.8x
VIVA Viva Wine GroupSEK 33.100.6%
+SEK 17.9m		-21.4%PE14.3x
SKMO Skåne-möllanSEK 48.901.2%
+SEK 6.6m		0.2%PE48.5x
ESGR B ES Energy Save HoldingSEK 12.408.8%
+SEK 6.6m		-46.9%PS0.4x

Latest News

CHEF
SEK 95.10
Cheffelo
7D
-4.9%
1Y
149.6%

CHEF: Higher Fair Value And Dividend Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update on Cheffelo Analysts now set their Cheffelo fair value estimate at SEK122.33, up from SEK101, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers behind the higher price target. What's in the News Cheffelo AB (publ) announced an annual dividend of SEK 7.05 per share, with an ex-date on April 27, 2026, record date on April 28, 2026, and payment date on May 4, 2026 (Key Developments).
CLA B
SEK 52.05
Cloetta
7D
-0.7%
1Y
92.6%
ESGR B
SEK 12.40
ES Energy Save Holding
7D
8.8%
1Y
-46.9%
ESSITY B
SEK 264.60
Essity
7D
-7.9%
1Y
-12.0%
SIMRIS B
SEK 0.12
Simris Group
7D
23.2%
1Y
9.9%
AXFO
SEK 321.00
Axfood
7D
-2.4%
1Y
34.8%

AXFO: Automation And Store Expansion Will Shape Balanced Returns Outlook

Analysts have nudged their Axfood fair value estimate higher from SEK 297.50 to SEK 305.00, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are broadly consistent with recent price target moves, including the latest SEK 340 target from a Hold rating. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are still lifting their price targets, with the latest move up to NOK 340 suggesting they see room for further upside versus prior expectations, even if they are more cautious on rating.
AAK
SEK 237.20
AAK AB (publ.)
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-18.3%

AAK: Future Dividend Payouts Will Support A More Attractive Upside Potential

Analysts have revised their price target on AAK AB (publ.) to SEK350 from SEK380, citing updated assumptions around a higher discount rate, a different revenue growth outlook, slightly lower profit margin expectations, and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News AAK AB (publ.) announced an annual dividend of SEK 5.50 per share, with an ex dividend date of May 11, 2026, a record date of May 12, 2026, and payment on May 18, 2026 (Key Developments).
VIVA
SEK 33.10
Viva Wine Group
7D
0.6%
1Y
-21.4%
SCST
SEK 128.80
Scandi Standard
7D
-0.8%
1Y
54.6%

SCST: Buybacks And Dividend Will Sustain Overvaluation Despite Improved Operations

Analysts have nudged their Scandi Standard price target higher from SEK100.67 to SEK111.33, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly adjusted future P/E multiple. What's in the News Reported production results for Q4 2025 showed chicken processed of 76,917 tonnes (grill weight), compared with 69,057 tonnes in the same quarter a year earlier (Key Developments).
HUMBLE
SEK 7.07
Humble Group
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-31.6%
SNX
SEK 40.70
Premium Snacks Nordic
7D
6.5%
1Y
93.8%
SKMO
SEK 48.90
Skåne-möllan
7D
1.2%
1Y
0.2%

Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Skåne-möllan's (STO:SKMO) Soft Earnings

Feb 06
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APOTEA
SEK 58.26
Apotea
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-23.4%
HIGHCO B
SEK 36.00
High Coast Distillery
7D
2.9%
1Y
-11.8%
HMPLY
SEK 0.024
Hemply Balance Holding
7D
9.1%
1Y
-35.1%
NOSIUM B
SEK 2.75
Nosium
7D
13.6%
1Y
-59.7%