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Swiss (SMI) Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-4.1%
  • 3M3.2%
  • 1Y-8.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry has dropped 4.1%, driven by Nestlé declining 4.5%. In contrast, ARYZTA has gained 11%. Overall the industry is down 8.1% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 09 Mar 2026CHF 249.6bCHF 122.9bCHF 10.2b19.2x24.5x2x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026CHF 236.5bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b19x20.6x1.9x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026CHF 243.3bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.4x21.2x2x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025CHF 246.6bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.2x21.4x2x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025CHF 248.8bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.6x21.7x2x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025CHF 224.6bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.4x19.6x1.8x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025CHF 234.8bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.5b18.8x20.5x1.9x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025CHF 244.5bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b18.4x20.5x2x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025CHF 257.0bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b19.8x21.5x2.1x
Fri, 16 May 2025CHF 263.3bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.5x22.1x2.1x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025CHF 257.1bCHF 122.5bCHF 12.0b20.1x21.5x2.1x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025CHF 274.5bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.2x22.8x2.3x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025CHF 236.2bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.1x2x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025CHF 229.6bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.9x18.6x1.9x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024CHF 235.0bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.5x19x2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024CHF 253.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b20.7x20.4x2.1x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024CHF 259.7bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.5x20.9x2.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024CHF 271.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.6x21.6x2.3x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024CHF 289.3bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.7x23x2.4x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024CHF 289.9bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b24x23.1x2.4x
Sat, 18 May 2024CHF 295.8bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.5x23.5x2.5x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024CHF 283.3bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.1x22.5x2.4x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024CHF 288.2bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b16.1x22.6x2.4x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024CHF 304.5bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b17.4x27.2x2.5x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024CHF 303.2bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b19.8x27.1x2.5x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023CHF 308.1bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b21.8x27.5x2.5x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023CHF 300.9bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.8x27.1x2.5x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023CHF 316.8bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b22.9x28.5x2.6x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023CHF 324.6bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b25.1x29.2x2.7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023CHF 321.1bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b24.7x30.3x2.7x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023CHF 331.7bCHF 119.6bCHF 10.6b25.2x31.3x2.8x
Sun, 21 May 2023CHF 349.1bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b28x33x2.9x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023CHF 348.2bCHF 119.6bCHF 10.6b27.5x32.9x2.9x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023CHF 328.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 10.6b26.6x31x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31x


Total Market Cap: CHF 328.0bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Packaged Foods and Meats Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Swiss Packaged Foods and Meats 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 Packaged Foods and Meats 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 Comparison

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

CH Market-5.66%
Consumer Staples-4.12%
Food-4.12%
Packaged Foods and Meats-4.12%
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
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.42k1.4%
+CHF 109.7m		22.3%PE41.7x
ARYN ARYZTACHF 61.406.1%
+CHF 88.1m		-15.0%PE16x
EMMN EmmiCHF 811.001.0%
+CHF 42.8m		-0.1%PE19.1x
HT5 HT5CHF 2.290.2%
+CHF 82.2k		88.8%PS0.4x

Latest News

EMMN
CHF 811.00
Emmi
7D
1.0%
1Y
-0.1%
BARN
CHF 1,415.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
1.4%
1Y
22.3%

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 61.40
ARYZTA
7D
6.1%
1Y
-15.0%
NESN
CHF 80.05
Nestlé
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-11.5%

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 210.50
Bell Food Group
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-14.1%
LISN
CHF 122,400.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-2.5%
1Y
4.4%

LISN: Brand Strength Will Support Margin Expansion Despite Recent Barclays Downgrade

Analysts have trimmed their CHF price target on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli slightly to around CHF 144,624 from about CHF 144,654, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins after recent research commentary, including the latest downgrade at Barclays. Analyst Commentary Recent research has led to only a marginal adjustment in the CHF price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, which suggests that core views on the company remain largely intact.
HT5
CHF 2.29
HT5
7D
0.2%
1Y
88.8%
ORON
CHF 11.30
ORIOR
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-55.2%
GMI
CHF 228.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-12.3%