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Swedish (OMX) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M2.5%
  • 1Y-2.4%
  • YTD1.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 7.8% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 16 Mar 2026SEK 355.4bSEK 326.4bSEK 20.2b21.3x17.6x1.1x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026SEK 369.6bSEK 325.7bSEK 20.1b21.8x18.4x1.1x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026SEK 348.9bSEK 327.8bSEK 19.3b20.1x18x1.1x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025SEK 347.4bSEK 327.8bSEK 19.3b20.4x18x1.1x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025SEK 343.1bSEK 327.1bSEK 19.2b22.6x17.9x1x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025SEK 331.9bSEK 326.5bSEK 19.2b25.6x17.3x1x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025SEK 350.9bSEK 326.6bSEK 19.2b25.5x18.2x1.1x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025SEK 342.6bSEK 326.4bSEK 19.2b24.4x17.8x1x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025SEK 345.1bSEK 326.2bSEK 19.5b24.6x17.7x1.1x
Fri, 23 May 2025SEK 361.4bSEK 326.2bSEK 19.5b25.4x18.5x1.1x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025SEK 355.6bSEK 324.1bSEK 18.9b20.9x18.8x1.1x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025SEK 366.9bSEK 324.1bSEK 18.9b21.1x19.4x1.1x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025SEK 359.8bSEK 323.8bSEK 18.8b25x19.1x1.1x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025SEK 366.0bSEK 320.3bSEK 18.7b24.8x19.6x1.1x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024SEK 378.1bSEK 320.3bSEK 18.7b24.1x20.2x1.2x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024SEK 368.4bSEK 314.0bSEK 18.5b22.4x19.9x1.2x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024SEK 390.9bSEK 314.4bSEK 16.5b24.2x23.7x1.2x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024SEK 387.4bSEK 314.4bSEK 16.5b23x23.5x1.2x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024SEK 379.1bSEK 314.3bSEK 16.4b23.7x23.1x1.2x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024SEK 359.5bSEK 314.6bSEK 15.3b24.6x23.5x1.1x
Sat, 25 May 2024SEK 353.1bSEK 314.6bSEK 15.3b23.4x23.1x1.1x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024SEK 330.1bSEK 316.0bSEK 15.0b22.4x22x1x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024SEK 322.5bSEK 316.0bSEK 15.0b21.6x21.5x1x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024SEK 311.3bSEK 315.5bSEK 15.1b19.4x20.6x1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024SEK 326.9bSEK 344.0bSEK 14.1b18.6x23.2x1x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023SEK 324.7bSEK 344.1bSEK 14.1b15.5x23x0.9x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023SEK 305.8bSEK 344.1bSEK 14.1b16.4x21.6x0.9x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023SEK 289.3bSEK 339.9bSEK 13.6b17.2x21.3x0.9x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023SEK 310.7bSEK 339.6bSEK 13.6b19.9x22.8x0.9x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023SEK 314.6bSEK 339.3bSEK 13.6b20.4x23.2x0.9x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023SEK 323.3bSEK 330.5bSEK 11.8b22.8x27.3x1x
Sun, 28 May 2023SEK 336.0bSEK 330.5bSEK 11.8b25.1x28.4x1x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023SEK 347.7bSEK 317.2bSEK 9.5b26.3x36.5x1.1x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023SEK 328.4bSEK 317.2bSEK 9.5b25.2x34.5x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.5x


Total Market Cap: SEK 328.4bTotal Earnings: SEK 9.5bTotal Revenue: SEK 317.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swedish Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.6x202420252026
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 21.6x.
  • 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-1.13%
Consumer Staples0.25%
Personal Products2.28%
Food and Staples Retail2.07%
Food0.84%
Tobacco0%0
Household Products-0.76%
Beverage-2.11%
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
AXFO AxfoodSEK 328.902.5%
+SEK 1.7b		38.8%PE30.4x
SCST Scandi StandardSEK 136.405.9%
+SEK 493.0m		63.5%PE24.3x
AAK AAK AB (publ.)SEK 238.400.5%
+SEK 312.7m		-15.3%PE18.1x
HUMBLE Humble GroupSEK 7.303.3%
+SEK 104.2m		-28.8%PE194.5x
MSON B MidsonaSEK 11.804.9%
+SEK 80.0m		33.6%PE171.6x

Latest News

HUMBLE
SEK 7.30
Humble Group
7D
3.3%
1Y
-28.8%
AXFO
SEK 328.90
Axfood
7D
2.5%
1Y
38.8%
AAK
SEK 238.40
AAK AB (publ.)
7D
0.5%
1Y
-15.3%

AAK: Future Dividend Payouts Will Underpin A More Optimistic Earnings Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on AAK AB (publ.) to about SEK300 from SEK308, reflecting updated views on slightly higher expected revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, a higher discount rate and a marginally higher 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 date of May 11, 2026, a record date of May 12, 2026, and payment scheduled for May 18, 2026 (Key Developments).
ESSITY B
SEK 262.60
Essity
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-12.2%

ESSITY B: Neutral View Balances Pricing Pressure With Firmer Margin Expectations

Narrative update on Essity Essity's analyst price target has edged down by SEK 4.71, with analysts citing slightly higher discount rates, softer revenue growth assumptions, and lower future P/E expectations, partly offset by firmer margin assumptions and recent Street research pointing to pricing pressure and weaker categories that show limited signs of stabilizing. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Essity has turned more cautious, with several houses trimming price targets or downgrading their stance.
SCST
SEK 136.40
Scandi Standard
7D
5.9%
1Y
63.5%

SCST: Buybacks And Dividend Will Maintain Overvaluation Despite Stable Operating Trends

Analysts have kept their price target for Scandi Standard broadly unchanged at around SEK111. This reflects stable assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E.
CHEF
SEK 92.60
Cheffelo
7D
-2.6%
1Y
150.3%

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 51.55
Cloetta
7D
-1.0%
1Y
85.7%
SIMRIS B
SEK 0.10
Simris Group
7D
-14.1%
1Y
-12.2%
CLEM
SEK 8.45
Clemondo Group
7D
3.0%
1Y
1.8%
NICO
SEK 0.95
Nicoccino Holding
7D
5.0%
1Y
-37.1%
VIVA
SEK 32.00
Viva Wine Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-23.6%
KOBR B
SEK 114.00
Kopparbergs Bryggeri
7D
-0.7%
1Y
0.4%
SNX
SEK 39.40
Premium Snacks Nordic
7D
-3.2%
1Y
85.8%
MSON B
SEK 11.80
Midsona
7D
4.9%
1Y
33.6%

Midsona (STO:MSON B) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK0.22

Feb 16
Midsona (STO:MSON B) Is Increasing Its Dividend To SEK0.22
SKMO
SEK 54.60
Skåne-möllan
7D
11.7%
1Y
2.1%

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

Feb 06
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Skåne-möllan's (STO:SKMO) Soft Earnings
APOTEA
SEK 56.86
Apotea
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-25.7%