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South African (JSE) Food Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2
  • 7D3.6%
  • 3M7.0%
  • 1Y-8.4%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Food Distributors industry is up 3.6%, with all of the companies up. In the past year, the industry is down 8.4%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.5% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South African Food Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 30 Jul 2026R159.9bR377.7bR9.1b22.3x17.5x0.4x
Sat, 27 Jun 2026R155.8bR377.7bR9.1b21.2x17x0.4x
Mon, 25 May 2026R153.5bR375.4bR9.6b14.8x16x0.4x
Wed, 22 Apr 2026R154.6bR375.4bR9.6b15.8x16.1x0.4x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026R149.2bR375.4bR9.6b15.1x15.5x0.4x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026R159.4bR367.0bR9.0b19.4x17.7x0.4x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026R153.2bR367.0bR9.0b19.5x17x0.4x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025R156.4bR367.0bR9.0b19.4x17.4x0.4x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025R165.1bR386.6bR9.7b15.5x17x0.4x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025R164.6bR386.6bR9.7b15.1x16.9x0.4x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025R169.6bR386.6bR9.7b15.6x17.4x0.4x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025R174.1bR381.1bR9.5b16.2x18.3x0.5x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025R178.8bR381.1bR9.5b16.6x18.8x0.5x
Tue, 27 May 2025R179.7bR382.4bR9.6b16.7x18.7x0.5x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025R176.6bR382.4bR9.6b16.3x18.4x0.5x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025R168.7bR382.4bR9.6b16.3x17.6x0.4x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025R183.5bR378.2bR9.7b18.2x19x0.5x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025R169.4bR378.2bR9.7b17x17.5x0.4x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024R177.8bR378.2bR9.7b18x18.4x0.5x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024R171.3bR380.8bR8.3b45.9x20.5x0.4x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024R172.3bR380.8bR8.3b45.9x20.6x0.5x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024R174.4bR380.8bR8.3b42.8x20.9x0.5x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024R170.4bR373.3bR7.8b44.9x21.8x0.5x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024R165.3bR373.3bR7.8b43.2x21.2x0.4x
Wed, 29 May 2024R161.2bR367.7bR7.9b34.3x20.5x0.4x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024R158.9bR367.7bR7.9b31.1x20.2x0.4x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024R169.4bR367.7bR7.9b31x21.5x0.5x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024R169.0bR345.7bR7.3b36.7x23.2x0.5x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024R170.9bR345.7bR7.3b37.4x23.5x0.5x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023R163.2bR345.7bR7.3b37.4x22.4x0.5x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023R165.2bR337.3bR8.7b16.6x19x0.5x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023R165.9bR337.3bR8.7b16.6x19.1x0.5x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023R167.2bR337.3bR8.7b16x19.2x0.5x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023R160.7bR308.2bR7.7b17.6x20.9x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.9x


Total Market Cap: R160.7bTotal Earnings: R7.7bTotal Revenue: R308.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South African Food Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 2 companies in the South African Food Distributors industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food Distributors industry have grown 6.0% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 7.0% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does South African Food Distributors compare with similar industries?

ZA Market2.22%
Consumer Staples2.50%
Food and Staples Retail2.76%
Food Distributors3.65%
Drug Retail2.26%
Food Retail2.26%
Big Box Super Stores0%0
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BID BidR449.484.0%
+R5.8b		-1.9%PE17.2x
SPP SPAR GroupR48.693.6%
+R325.4m		-54.5%PE27.3x

Latest News

SPP
R48.69
SPAR Group
7D
3.6%
1Y
-54.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

SPP: Higher Required Returns And EPS Outlook Will Support Share Price Rebound

Analysts have revised their price target on SPAR Group from ZAR101.75 to ZAR75.04, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for SPAR Group SPAR Group issued earnings guidance for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2026, indicating expected EPS in the range of ZAR0.70 to ZAR0.80 per share.
BID
R449.48
Bid
7D
4.0%
1Y
-1.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

BID: JPMorgan Upgrade And Refined Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their ZAR fair value estimate for Bid Corp. at approximately ZAR481 per share, while refining assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following a recent upgrade in Street research.