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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M5.0%
  • 1Y4.8%
  • YTD6.5%

The Food industry has stayed flat over the last week. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 4.8% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.4% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 16 Jul 2026CHF 251.9bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b21.2x24.2x2.1x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026CHF 241.2bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.8x23.1x2x
Mon, 11 May 2026CHF 235.3bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.2x22.6x1.9x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026CHF 241.1bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.7x23.3x2x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026CHF 249.2bCHF 122.9bCHF 10.2b19.2x24.5x2x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026CHF 229.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.3x20x1.9x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025CHF 243.3bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.4x21.2x2x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025CHF 245.9bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18x21.4x2x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025CHF 249.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.7x21.8x2x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025CHF 227.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.1x19.9x1.9x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025CHF 228.6bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.5b18.4x19.9x1.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025CHF 241.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b18.3x20.3x2x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025CHF 260.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20x21.9x2.1x
Tue, 13 May 2025CHF 262.3bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.4x22x2.1x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025CHF 254.1bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.0b19.6x21.2x2.1x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025CHF 272.2bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.5x22.6x2.3x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025CHF 236.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.2x2x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025CHF 229.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.6x1.9x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024CHF 235.2bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.6x19.1x2x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024CHF 258.2bCHF 118.2bCHF 12.4b21x20.8x2.2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024CHF 252.2bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.1x20.3x2.1x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024CHF 275.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.6x21.9x2.3x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024CHF 286.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.7x22.8x2.4x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024CHF 292.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b24x23.2x2.4x
Wed, 15 May 2024CHF 290.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24x23.1x2.4x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024CHF 286.2bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.5x22.8x2.4x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024CHF 287.6bCHF 118.8bCHF 12.7b15.6x22.6x2.4x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024CHF 308.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b17.6x27.6x2.6x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024CHF 304.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b19.9x27.2x2.5x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023CHF 305.7bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b22.4x27.3x2.5x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023CHF 298.8bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.2x26.9x2.5x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023CHF 322.0bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b23.6x29x2.7x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023CHF 323.1bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.1x29.2x2.7x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023CHF 321.5bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b24.9x30.4x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 321.5bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.9x202420252026
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 22.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x.
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 Market1.04%
Consumer Staples-0.45%
Food-0.47%
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.47%
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 22.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 4.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 22.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 8.4% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 4.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.4% 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
EMMN EmmiCHF 900.001.4%
+CHF 64.2m		19.8%PE21.2x
ARYN ARYZTACHF 57.000.7%
+CHF 9.9m		-27.9%PE14.5x
GMI Groupe MinoteriesCHF 242.000.8%
+CHF 660.0k		2.5%PE14.7x

Latest News

BARN
CHF 1,125.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
-5.0%
1Y
23.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 14

BARN: Future Multiple Expansion Will Depend On Softer Margins And Volume Execution Risks

Barry Callebaut’s analyst price target has been revised down by CHF 40 to CHF 960, as analysts factor in softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a higher future P/E multiple and a modestly lower discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Barry Callebaut highlights a split view, with some firms trimming price targets and others still assigning higher valuation ranges.
NESN
CHF 83.86
Nestlé
7D
-0.3%
1Y
9.1%
LISN
CHF 96,500.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-26.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 08

LISN: Pricing And Margin Pressures Will Challenge Credibility Of Medium-Term Guidance

The analyst price target for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli has been revised from CHF 105,000 to CHF 81,660, with analysts pointing to weaker recent trading, renewed debate over pricing and margin risk, and a more balanced risk reward view after the stock’s year to date pullback. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli highlights a more cautious tone, with several price target reductions and mixed views on the company’s risk reward profile.
EMMN
CHF 900.00
Emmi
7D
1.4%
1Y
19.8%
ORON
CHF 16.04
ORIOR
7D
-0.9%
1Y
33.7%
ARYN
CHF 57.00
ARYZTA
7D
0.7%
1Y
-27.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 03

ARYN: Simplification Efforts Will Mark A Turning Point For Upside Potential

Analysts have raised the ARYZTA price target to CHF 75 from CHF 65, reflecting a view that the company is at a turning point as it simplifies its operations and approaches key catalysts. What’s in the News for ARYZTA No recent company specific news items were provided in the available sources.
CNTL
CHF 5.86
Centiel
7D
-1.0%
1Y
255.2%
GMI
CHF 242.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
0.8%
1Y
2.5%
BELL
CHF 179.00
Bell Food Group
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-28.5%