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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M2.7%
  • 1Y-6.0%
  • YTD0.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 1.3%, driven by Nestlé declining 1.3%. Meanwhile, Centiel actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 13% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 6.0% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.5% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 21 Jun 2026CHF 237.9bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.1x22.8x1.9x
Tue, 19 May 2026CHF 237.2bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.6x22.8x1.9x
Thu, 16 Apr 2026CHF 240.2bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.4x23.2x2x
Sat, 14 Mar 2026CHF 249.4bCHF 123.0bCHF 10.3b19.1x24.2x2x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026CHF 245.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b19.7x21.3x2x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026CHF 235.6bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.2x20.5x1.9x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025CHF 244.9bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.3x21.3x2x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025CHF 238.7bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.9x20.8x2x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025CHF 226.2bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.1x19.7x1.9x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025CHF 231.7bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.8x20.2x1.9x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025CHF 229.9bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.3b18.3x20.3x1.9x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025CHF 253.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b19.5x21.3x2.1x
Wed, 21 May 2025CHF 267.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.8x22.4x2.2x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025CHF 265.8bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b20.8x22.3x2.2x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025CHF 270.1bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.2x22.4x2.3x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025CHF 236.1bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.1x2x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025CHF 230.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.7x1.9x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024CHF 232.5bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.3x18.8x1.9x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024CHF 252.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b20.5x20.3x2.1x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024CHF 259.7bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.3x20.9x2.2x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024CHF 275.5bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.5x21.9x2.3x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024CHF 272.0bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b23.1x21.6x2.3x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024CHF 290.5bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b23.7x23.1x2.4x
Thu, 23 May 2024CHF 292.1bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.3x23.2x2.4x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024CHF 284.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.4x22.7x2.4x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024CHF 290.9bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b16.5x22.8x2.4x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024CHF 298.8bCHF 121.0bCHF 11.2b17.4x26.7x2.5x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024CHF 297.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b19.9x26.6x2.5x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023CHF 307.0bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b21x27.4x2.5x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023CHF 307.0bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b23x27.4x2.5x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023CHF 313.8bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b22.6x28.3x2.6x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023CHF 322.8bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.7x29.1x2.7x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023CHF 328.3bCHF 120.3bCHF 11.1b24.6x29.7x2.7x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023CHF 331.1bCHF 119.6bCHF 10.6b24.9x31.3x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.3x


Total Market Cap: CHF 331.1bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23x202420252026
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 23.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.9x.
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 Market0.72%
Consumer Staples-1.33%
Food-1.33%
Packaged Foods and Meats-1.33%
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 23.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.5%, 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 23.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 8.5% 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 8.5% 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
CNTL CentielCHF 8.2212.6%
+CHF 75.1m		420.3%PE85.7x
ORON ORIORCHF 14.543.6%
+CHF 3.3m		7.9%PE10.1x

Latest News

ARYN
CHF 55.20
ARYZTA
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-31.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 19

ARYN: Stock Outlook Will Hinge On Executing Simplification Turning Point

ARYZTA's revised analyst price target of CHF 74.24, down modestly from CHF 74.99, reflects analysts' updated assumptions around fair value and growth, while still aligning with recent upgrades that cite the company's simplification efforts and approaching catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ARYZTA centers on how the company is handling its simplification efforts and what that could mean for valuation as key catalysts approach.
NESN
CHF 78.78
Nestlé
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-3.4%
BARN
CHF 1,126.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
-1.6%
1Y
24.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

BARN: Lower Category Inflation And Expanded Cacao Offerings Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for Barry Callebaut to about CHF 1,787, reflecting reduced upside to consensus and a series of lower Street price targets, including cuts to CHF 1,350 and a recent downgrade to Neutral. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more mixed stance on Barry Callebaut, with some high profile downgrades alongside earlier supportive views on the stock’s positioning and long term initiatives.
CNTL
CHF 8.22
Centiel
7D
12.6%
1Y
420.3%
LISN
CHF 93,300.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-29.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

LISN: Recent Derating And Buyback Will Reset Premium Risk Reward Profile

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli from about CHF 116,834 to CHF 115,178, reflecting lower Street price targets in the CHF 100,000 to CHF 108,000 range and a view that the stock’s risk reward now looks more balanced after a recent de rating. Analyst Commentary Street research has shifted toward a more balanced stance on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli, with several firms cutting price targets while reassessing where the stock now sits on risk versus potential reward.
BELL
CHF 176.60
Bell Food Group
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-32.9%
ORON
CHF 14.54
ORIOR
7D
3.6%
1Y
7.9%
EMMN
CHF 855.00
Emmi
7D
-3.2%
1Y
6.6%