Cranswick steady in UK food sector, shares trade near 52 week high

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 12:26.

Cranswick (GB0002333333) sits among the established food producers on the London Stock Exchange. The shares trade under the ticker CWK in London, with recent data showing the price close to its 52 week high according to MarketBeat.MarketBeat overview on Cranswick

How Cranswick compares to peers

Cranswick operates in the UK food sector alongside listed peers such as Associated British Foods and Premier Foods, serving supermarkets and foodservice channels with meat and convenience products.MarketBeat sector classification The company profile highlights revenues of more than £2.7 billion, underlining its scale in the British food supply chain.MarketBeat company overview

Investors often view UK food producers as defensive holdings, with demand for staple products less sensitive to short term economic swings. Cranswick's positioning in fresh and added value meats puts it in direct competition with other protein suppliers that serve the major UK grocers and foodservice operators.MarketBeat competitor list

Analyst consensus and valuation picture

Recent data on Cranswick compiled by MarketBeat shows a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts covering the stock, with an average price target of GBX 4,706.40.MarketBeat analyst forecasts for Cranswick That target sits below the latest quoted share price of GBX 5,680 noted in the dataset, implying that the stock trades at a premium to the average analyst target at the time of the report.MarketBeat share price and targets

The same source cites a price to earnings ratio of 19.57 for Cranswick, placing the valuation in the high teens on trailing earnings.MarketBeat valuation metrics For context, UK consumer staples and food producers often trade on mid to high teens forward earnings multiples, reflecting the relatively stable cash flow profiles and regular dividend streams typical for the segment.MarketBeat sector comparisons

What the company sells

Cranswick focuses on premium fresh and added value food products, with a core presence in pork and poultry, supplying chilled meats, sausages, bacon and ready to cook items to major UK retailers.Cranswick investor presentation The business model centers on long term supply relationships, investment in processing capacity and product innovation in convenience formats.Cranswick business overview

Where the stock trades today

Cranswick shares (GB0002333333) last traded on the London Stock Exchange at GBX 5,680 on 2026-06-26, 12:52, according to MarketBeat data, with the price near the top of the 52 week range of GBX 4,805 to GBX 5,710.MarketBeat price and range data

Disclaimer: This article provides factual information on Cranswick based on publicly available sources. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.