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Consumer Defensive Stock Valuation
How expensive are Consumer Defensive stocks compared with fair value? This figure comes from our valuation of 35,000+ stocks and updates monthly. Free to cite with attribution.
As of: 2026-10-01 · October 2026 · updated monthly
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Consumer Defensive stocks currently trade +18.5 % above their estimated fair value, ranking 6 of 11 sectors we track. That is more expensive than the global market (+14.8 %).
All sectors compared
| # | Sector | % above fair value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | +29.1 % |
| 2 | Energy | +27.6 % |
| 3 | Industrials | +25.4 % |
| 4 | Materials | +23.4 % |
| 5 | Information Technology | +18.5 % |
| 6 | Consumer Staples | +18.5 % |
| 7 | Financials | +14.4 % |
| 8 | Consumer Discretionary | +12.4 % |
| 9 | Real Estate | +9.2 % |
| 10 | Health Care | +8.1 % |
| 11 | Communication Services | -13.7 % |
Most undervalued Consumer Defensive stocks
Names with the largest upside to fair value at solid quality:
| Company | Upside | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Hengan Intl Group Ltd-H | +173.0 % | 63/100 |
| Gruma S.A.B. de C.V. | +146.0 % | 67/100 |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock | +127.2 % | 67/100 |
| Giant Biogene Holding Co Ltd | +116.7 % | 64/100 |
| Luzhou Lao Jiao Co Ltd | +112.2 % | 70/100 |
| Imperial Brands PLC | +106.6 % | 66/100 |
| Proya Cosmetics Co Ltd Class A | +93.6 % | 74/100 |
| Orion Corp | +92.5 % | 63/100 |
| Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co Ltd | +85.2 % | 73/100 |
| Ingredion Incorporated | +77.5 % | 65/100 |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | +72.9 % | 74/100 |
| Maplebear Inc. | +72.7 % | 79/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Are Consumer Defensive stocks overvalued right now?
Consumer Defensive stocks trade +18.5 % above their estimated fair value (as of October 2026). Among the 11 sectors we track that is rank 6; rank 1 is the most expensive. For comparison: the world market is +14.8 % above fair value.
How is this figure calculated?
For every stock we compute a fair value from 26 independent valuation models on audited fundamentals. The figure is the capitalisation-weighted gap between prices and these fair values, across 1637 stocks.
How current is this analysis?
It is recalculated every month; this version is from October 2026. The data is free to use under CC BY 4.0, source: Fair Value Calculator.
Which Consumer Defensive stocks are most undervalued?
According to our models, currently among others Hengan Intl Group Ltd-H, Gruma S.A.B. de C.V., Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock. The full list is on this page. This is not investment advice.
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Methodology: fair value per stock from 26 independent valuation models, quality from 37 fundamental factors, backed by a 34-year backtest. "% above fair value" = capitalisation-weighted gap of price to the aggregate fair value of the group. For information, not investment advice.