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Top Overvalued Consumer Defensive Sector Stocks 2026

Universal Technical Institute, (UTI) has the largest fair value gap in the Consumer Defensive sector at 61.5% above the modeled estimate, followed by US Foods Holding (USFD) at 57.9%, Perdoceo Education (PRDO) at 54.3%, and Walmart (WMT) at 51.8%.

Updated todayBased on intrinsic value modelsSector: Consumer Defensive

Page snapshot: 6 Oct 2026, 9:02 am

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Consumer Defensive Sector Valuation Insights (Updated Today)

  • The Consumer Defensive sector currently shows an average fair value gap of 27.7% on this snapshot.
  • Top name Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) trades at roughly a 61.5% gap versus modeled intrinsic value—rankings move with prices and inputs.
  • This sector’s average fair value gap is below our broad benchmark (~94.5%).

Overvalued Consumer Defensive Stocks by Market Cap

Large cap (top 5)

  1. 1.US Foods Holding Corp. · USFD57.9%$20.84B
  2. 2.Walmart Inc. · WMT51.8%$836.16B
  3. 3.British American Tobacco p.l.c. · BTI40.1%$114.06B
  4. 4.Philip Morris International Inc. · PM39.5%$295.4B
  5. 5.Performance Food Group Company · PFGC32.4%$14.54B

Mid cap (top 5)

  1. 1.Smithfield Foods, Inc. · SFD41.2%$7.37B
  2. 2.The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. · CHEF30.2%$4.53B
  3. 3.Laureate Education, Inc. · LAUR29.1%$5.3B
  4. 4.The Vita Coco Company, Inc. · COCO28.6%$3.18B
  5. 5.Adtalem Global Education Inc. · ATGE23.1%$3.87B

Small cap (top 5)

  1. 1.Universal Technical Institute, Inc. · UTI61.5%$1.06B
  2. 2.Perdoceo Education Corporation · PRDO54.3%$1.98B
  3. 3.WK Kellogg Co · KLG14.8%$1.99B

What Are Overvalued Consumer Defensive Stocks?

They are Consumer Defensive companies where the share price sits above modeled intrinsic (fair) value—shown as a fair value gap versus the current quote.

This screen ranks names by fair value gap on our snapshot; it is not a recommendation and models can disagree—always validate on the company page.

How We Identify Overvalued Consumer Defensive Stocks

We combine a live overvalued feed for this sector with price and market-cap context. The fair value gap is expressed versus modeled intrinsic value; rankings can change as inputs move.

Rankings can shift intraday as prices move. Use the stock screener for custom filters beyond this sector leaderboard.

FAQs

Answers about overvalued consumer defensive names, intrinsic value, and how often this list refreshes.

What are overvalued consumer defensive stocks?

Overvalued consumer defensive stocks are Consumer Defensive companies whose market prices sit above modeled intrinsic (fair) value—shown as a fair value gap versus price. The gap is model-dependent and can change quickly; it is a screen, not a recommendation.

How do you find overvalued consumer defensive stocks?

We pull a live Consumer Defensive list ranked by fair value gap, then show price, market cap, and country context. Use column sorts on the table and company pages to validate fundamentals before acting.

Is this consumer defensive list a recommendation to buy or sell?

No. The table ranks Consumer Defensive names by calculated gap versus a model. A premium can reflect growth expectations, sentiment, or stale inputs. Review financials and seek licensed advice for personal decisions.

Why are some consumer defensive stocks overvalued?

Common drivers include sentiment, earnings revisions, sector rotation, rates, and idiosyncratic news. Models may also disagree—treat the fair value gap as one input alongside quality and risk.

How often is this list updated?

This page is rebuilt on a schedule (typically hourly) from our servers. Prices and model inputs can move intraday—open a company page for the latest detail.

Data updated regularly. Intrinsic value estimates and stock prices are subject to market fluctuations.