Consumer Discretionary: Investment Outlook & Factor Analysis
Data-driven analysis of 236 stocks · Updated automatically from our 6-factor model
Sector Overview
The Consumer Discretionary sector encompasses 236 stocks in our coverage universe, with an average composite score of 48.1 out of 100. Of these, 14 stocks (6%) carry Buy or Strong Buy ratings, while 123 stocks (52%) are rated Reduce or Avoid. Our model flags caution for this sector overall — most stocks receive Hold or lower ratings. Selectivity is critical.
Factor Scores: Consumer Discretionary vs. Market Average
Market Concentration
The top 5 stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector represent 1.6% of the total sector market capitalization. This sector is relatively fragmented, with performance distributed across a wider range of mid and large-cap participants.
Factor Leaders
Valuation SnapshotFair
Valuations are broadly in line with historical averages, indicating the sector is neither overvalued nor undervalued. The sector trades at a median P/E of 21.4x and EV/EBITDA of 9.1x.
Quality & ProfitabilityWeak
Profitability is below average for the broader market. Investors should prioritize companies with improving margins.
Sector Risk Profile
The Consumer Discretionary sector exhibits a median beta of 1.0, indicating price volatility broadly in line with the S&P 500 benchmark.
