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Swiss (SMI) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedSep 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D-1.2%
  • 3M-3.2%
  • 1Y1.3%
  • YTD-2.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 4.4% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 19 Sep 2026CHF 230.6bCHF 122.8bCHF 8.7b22.1x26.4x1.9x
Mon, 17 Aug 2026CHF 244.7bCHF 122.7bCHF 8.7b21.5x28.1x2x
Wed, 15 Jul 2026CHF 252.1bCHF 123.8bCHF 10.3b21.8x24.5x2x
Fri, 12 Jun 2026CHF 240.5bCHF 123.8bCHF 10.3b21.1x23.4x1.9x
Sun, 10 May 2026CHF 235.7bCHF 123.8bCHF 10.3b20.7x22.9x1.9x
Tue, 07 Apr 2026CHF 242.7bCHF 124.3bCHF 10.2b19.6x23.7x2x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026CHF 250.9bCHF 124.0bCHF 10.1b21x24.9x2x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026CHF 229.7bCHF 124.8bCHF 11.4b19x20.2x1.8x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025CHF 241.0bCHF 124.9bCHF 11.4b18.9x21.2x1.9x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025CHF 247.3bCHF 124.9bCHF 11.4b19.3x21.7x2x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025CHF 251.8bCHF 123.1bCHF 11.3b19.5x22.2x2x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025CHF 228.3bCHF 123.1bCHF 11.3b18.1x20.1x1.9x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025CHF 225.2bCHF 122.9bCHF 11.4b18.4x19.8x1.8x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025CHF 241.4bCHF 123.6bCHF 11.8b19.6x20.4x2x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025CHF 261.1bCHF 123.6bCHF 11.8b21.1x22.1x2.1x
Mon, 12 May 2025CHF 266.4bCHF 123.6bCHF 11.8b21.2x22.5x2.2x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025CHF 260.3bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.9b20.2x21.9x2.2x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025CHF 267.1bCHF 121.0bCHF 12.0b19.6x22.3x2.2x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025CHF 237.2bCHF 120.8bCHF 12.3b22.1x19.4x2x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024CHF 230.2bCHF 120.8bCHF 12.3b20.4x18.8x1.9x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024CHF 235.0bCHF 120.8bCHF 12.2b21.7x19.2x1.9x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024CHF 258.8bCHF 119.3bCHF 12.3b22.6x21x2.2x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024CHF 252.7bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.3b23.3x20.5x2.1x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024CHF 276.1bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.5b24.4x22.1x2.3x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024CHF 289.3bCHF 120.7bCHF 12.5b26.4x23.2x2.4x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024CHF 293.2bCHF 120.6bCHF 12.5b25.8x23.5x2.4x
Tue, 14 May 2024CHF 292.5bCHF 120.7bCHF 12.5b26.8x23.5x2.4x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024CHF 286.5bCHF 120.7bCHF 12.5b25.4x23x2.4x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024CHF 288.8bCHF 120.6bCHF 12.6b21.9x23x2.4x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024CHF 305.7bCHF 122.7bCHF 11.0b23.8x27.7x2.5x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024CHF 301.4bCHF 122.7bCHF 11.0b24.1x27.3x2.5x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023CHF 308.0bCHF 122.7bCHF 11.1b24.3x27.9x2.5x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023CHF 299.5bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.0b25.5x27.3x2.4x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023CHF 327.1bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.0b29.6x29.8x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.8x


Total Market Cap: CHF 327.1bTotal Earnings: CHF 11.0bTotal Revenue: CHF 122.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 23x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swiss Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have declined 7.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Swiss Consumer Staples sector?

CH Market0.21%
Consumer Staples-1.15%
Food and Staples Retail6.35%
Personal Products0%0
Food-1.17%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 4.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Food and Staples Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 76% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Food industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
LISN Chocoladefabriken Lindt & SprüngliCHF 89.90k2.3%
+CHF 458.5m		-26.9%PE28.2x
CNTL CentielCHF 6.369.3%
+CHF 44.1m		299.5%PE67.9x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.11k0.7%
+CHF 43.9m		4.5%PE25x
DOCM DocMorrisCHF 10.686.8%
+CHF 34.3m		69.9%PS0.5x
BELL Bell Food GroupCHF 229.501.3%
+CHF 18.8m		-5.7%PE18.2x

Latest News

NESN
CHF 76.27
Nestlé
7D
-1.6%
1Y
5.3%
BARN
CHF 1,108.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
0.7%
1Y
4.5%
ORON
CHF 12.32
ORIOR
7D
3.5%
1Y
-9.0%
ARYN
CHF 37.15
ARYZTA
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-48.2%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

ARYN: Softer Consumer Demand And Pricing Power Concerns Will Reset Upside Potential

The analyst price target for ARYZTA has been cut from CHF 70 to CHF 40, with analysts pointing to softer consumer conditions and concerns around the company’s pricing power as key reasons for the reset. Analyst Commentary on ARYZTA Recent research updates show a clear reset in sentiment on ARYZTA, with bearish analysts trimming expectations and aligning around a lower CHF 40 price target.
LISN
CHF 89,900.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
2.3%
1Y
-26.9%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

LISN: Premium Positioning And Reset Guidance Will Support Future Rerating

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli from CHF 137,000 to CHF 133,000, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and recent price target revisions on the stock that highlight ongoing debate around margins and pricing power. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli shows a mix of cautious and more optimistic views, with valuation debates now closely tied to pricing power, margin credibility and the refreshed medium term outlook.
CNTL
CHF 6.36
Centiel
7D
9.3%
1Y
299.5%
DOCM
CHF 10.68
DocMorris
7D
6.8%
1Y
69.9%
BELL
CHF 229.50
Bell Food Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
-5.7%
EMMN
CHF 830.00
Emmi
7D
-0.1%
1Y
17.2%
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GMI
CHF 224.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-1.8%
VILN
CHF 590.00
Villars Holding
7D
2.6%
1Y
-2.5%