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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-2.8%
  • 3M2.3%
  • 1Y-8.6%
  • YTD3.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by declines in Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli and Nestlé of 9.9% and 1.3%, respectively. Overall the industry is down 8.6% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 12 Mar 2026CHF 245.0bCHF 122.8bCHF 10.2b18.9x24x2x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026CHF 245.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b19.7x21.3x2x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026CHF 243.3bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.4x21.2x2x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025CHF 243.9bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.2x21.2x2x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025CHF 240.7bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.2x21x2x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025CHF 223.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.1x19.5x1.8x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025CHF 233.4bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.9x20.4x1.9x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025CHF 242.5bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b18.4x20.3x2x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025CHF 253.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b19.5x21.3x2.1x
Mon, 19 May 2025CHF 262.8bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.4x22x2.1x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025CHF 261.2bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b20.4x21.9x2.1x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025CHF 270.1bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.1x22.4x2.3x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025CHF 236.4bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.1x2x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025CHF 227.7bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.4x1.9x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024CHF 234.7bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.5x19x2x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024CHF 252.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b20.5x20.3x2.1x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024CHF 261.1bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.6x21x2.2x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024CHF 271.8bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.4x21.6x2.3x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024CHF 274.4bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.1x21.8x2.3x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024CHF 288.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b23.6x22.9x2.4x
Tue, 21 May 2024CHF 295.8bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.5x23.5x2.5x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024CHF 284.3bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.2x22.6x2.4x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024CHF 290.9bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b16.5x22.8x2.4x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024CHF 295.8bCHF 121.0bCHF 11.2b17.6x26.4x2.4x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024CHF 304.0bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.3x27.2x2.5x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023CHF 304.4bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b21.1x27.2x2.5x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023CHF 306.7bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b23.1x27.4x2.5x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023CHF 316.8bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b23x28.5x2.6x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023CHF 325.6bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.9x29.3x2.7x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023CHF 328.3bCHF 120.3bCHF 11.1b24.6x29.7x2.7x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023CHF 333.5bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b25.2x31.5x2.8x
Wed, 24 May 2023CHF 344.9bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b27.6x32.6x2.9x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023CHF 351.8bCHF 119.6bCHF 10.6b28x33.2x2.9x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023CHF 334.5bCHF 119.4bCHF 10.6b26.9x31.6x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.6x


Total Market Cap: CHF 334.5bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Swiss Food industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Food industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market-2.10%
Consumer Staples-2.82%
Food-2.82%
Packaged Foods and Meats-2.82%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 6.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 23.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 8.7% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 6.1% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.7% 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
HT5 HT5CHF 2.394.8%
+CHF 1.8m		92.7%PS139.3x

Latest News

LISN
CHF 111,400.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-9.9%
1Y
-2.5%
HT5
CHF 2.39
HT5
7D
4.8%
1Y
92.7%
EMMN
CHF 792.00
Emmi
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-2.0%
BARN
CHF 1,336.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
-3.8%
1Y
16.9%

BARN: Future Multiple Expansion Will Depend On Volume Recovery Under New CEO

Analysts have adjusted the Barry Callebaut price target to CHF 1,000, a CHF 0 change. This reflects mixed views, as some expect benefits from softer cocoa prices, while others point to softer volumes and earnings expectations.
ARYN
CHF 60.10
ARYZTA
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-17.4%
NESN
CHF 79.53
Nestlé
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-10.7%

NESN: Portfolio Review And Category Exits Are Expected To Support 2026 Execution

Analysts have nudged their average price expectations for Nestlé slightly higher to a range around CHF 75 to CHF 77, reflecting recent target increases and updated views on revenue growth, margins, and the stock's forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mixed but generally balanced stance on Nestlé, with price targets clustered in the mid CHF 70s and differing views on how quickly the investment case could improve.
BELL
CHF 205.00
Bell Food Group
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-16.0%