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Swiss (SMI) Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M0.5%
  • 1Y2.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by a pullback from Nestlé of 1.6%. On the other hand Bell Food Group is actually up 10%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Packaged Foods and Meats Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 23 Aug 2026CHF 240.0bCHF 121.6bCHF 8.8b19.1x27.1x2x
Tue, 21 Jul 2026CHF 256.8bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.9x24.6x2.1x
Thu, 18 Jun 2026CHF 238.5bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.9x22.9x1.9x
Sat, 16 May 2026CHF 236.3bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.6x22.7x1.9x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026CHF 243.1bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.8x23.5x2x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026CHF 245.0bCHF 122.8bCHF 10.2b18.9x24x2x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026CHF 244.0bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b19.6x21.2x2x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026CHF 243.3bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.4x21.2x2x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025CHF 246.8bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.4x21.5x2x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025CHF 243.5bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.5x21.3x2x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025CHF 223.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.1x19.5x1.8x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025CHF 234.8bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b19.1x20.5x1.9x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025CHF 242.0bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b18.3x20.3x2x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025CHF 256.2bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b19.5x21.5x2.1x
Sun, 18 May 2025CHF 262.8bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.4x22x2.1x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025CHF 260.4bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b20.3x21.8x2.1x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025CHF 269.9bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.2x22.4x2.3x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025CHF 236.3bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.1x2x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025CHF 229.6bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.9x18.6x1.9x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024CHF 235.2bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.5x19.1x2x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024CHF 251.5bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b20.5x20.2x2.1x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024CHF 261.1bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.6x21x2.2x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024CHF 271.9bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.5x21.6x2.3x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024CHF 286.4bCHF 119.6bCHF 12.6b23.6x22.8x2.4x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024CHF 288.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b23.6x22.9x2.4x
Mon, 20 May 2024CHF 295.8bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.5x23.5x2.5x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024CHF 281.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b22.8x22.4x2.4x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024CHF 290.6bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b16.4x22.8x2.4x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024CHF 295.8bCHF 121.0bCHF 11.2b17.6x26.4x2.4x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024CHF 303.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.2x27.2x2.5x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023CHF 306.4bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b22.1x27.4x2.5x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023CHF 306.7bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b23.1x27.6x2.5x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023CHF 316.8bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b22.9x28.5x2.6x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023CHF 327.2bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.9x29.5x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.5x


Total Market Cap: CHF 327.2bTotal Earnings: CHF 11.1bTotal Revenue: CHF 120.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swiss Packaged Foods and Meats 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 22.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaged Foods and Meats 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 Comparison

How does Swiss Packaged Foods and Meats compare with similar industries?

CH Market-0.082%
Consumer Staples-1.70%
Food-1.71%
Packaged Foods and Meats-1.71%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BELL Bell Food GroupCHF 226.5010.5%
+CHF 134.7m		-9.0%PE17.9x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.14k0.2%
+CHF 11.0m		7.4%PE25.7x
ORON ORIORCHF 15.947.0%
+CHF 6.8m		3.9%PE11.1x

Latest News

CNTL
CHF 6.46
Centiel
7D
-7.2%
1Y
311.5%
EMMN
CHF 825.00
Emmi
7D
-5.0%
1Y
7.7%
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NESN
CHF 79.68
Nestlé
7D
-1.6%
1Y
5.7%
BELL
CHF 226.50
Bell Food Group
7D
10.5%
1Y
-9.0%
ARYN
CHF 40.70
ARYZTA
7D
-10.1%
1Y
-46.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 12

ARYN: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Simplification And Germany Review

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BARN
CHF 1,138.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
0.2%
1Y
7.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 11

BARN: Future Outlook Will Weigh Softer Revenue Against Execution Timing Risks

Barry Callebaut's updated analyst price target has moved lower from about CHF 1,246 to roughly CHF 1,142 as analysts factor in softer revenue expectations, only modestly better margins, and a series of reduced Street targets ranging from CHF 960 to CHF 1,350. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Barry Callebaut highlights a split view on the stock, with some bullish analysts still constructive on the longer term story and bearish analysts focusing more on execution risks and valuation limits.
LISN
CHF 93,500.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-20.9%
Narrative Update • Aug 05

LISN: Pricing Backlash Will Test Margin Credibility And Medium-Term Guidance

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli higher from CHF 81,660 to CHF 83,580. This reflects recent Street research that points to cautious support for the investment case despite ongoing debate around growth, pricing and margins.
ORON
CHF 15.94
ORIOR
7D
7.0%
1Y
3.9%