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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D2.8%
  • 3M-4.0%
  • 1Y-6.9%
  • YTD1.0%

The Food industry is up 2.8% in the last week, with Nestlé up 3.3%. However, the industry is down 6.9% over the past year. 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
Tue, 16 Jun 2026CHF 239.0bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.5x22.9x1.9x
Thu, 14 May 2026CHF 233.5bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.6x22.4x1.9x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026CHF 243.1bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.8x23.5x2x
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
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.3x


Total Market Cap: CHF 331.7bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.1x202420252026
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 23.1x.
  • 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 Market2.51%
Consumer Staples2.84%
Food2.83%
Packaged Foods and Meats2.83%
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 23.1x.
    • 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 23.1x.
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
NESN NestléCHF 79.113.3%
+CHF 6.4b		-4.7%PE22.5x
CNTL CentielCHF 7.6653.2%
+CHF 217.1m		405.3%PE79.9x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.13k1.2%
+CHF 71.3m		28.3%PE25.5x
BELL Bell Food GroupCHF 182.006.1%
+CHF 65.1m		-29.5%PE16.4x
EMMN EmmiCHF 869.001.3%
+CHF 58.8m		6.9%PE20.5x

Latest News

NESN
CHF 79.11
Nestlé
7D
3.3%
1Y
-4.7%
Analysis Article • 4h

Nestlé (SWX:NESN) Stock Could Be 13.1% Undervalued After Color Ingredient Shift

Nestlé (SWX:NESN) is in focus after Nestlé USA reported removing all certified artificial colors across its food and beverage portfolio. The company has switched to natural alternatives in response to consumer preferences and regulatory pressure. See our latest analysis for Nestlé. At a share price of CHF79.11, Nestlé has seen a 7 day share price return of 3.26%, but the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly down 0.85% and the 5 year total shareholder return is down 20.45%. This...
CNTL
CHF 7.66
Centiel
7D
53.2%
1Y
405.3%
LISN
CHF 93,400.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-28.7%
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.
ARYN
CHF 58.20
ARYZTA
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-31.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

ARYN: Future Upside Will Depend On Delivering Planned Simplification Milestones

Analysts have lifted their target for ARYZTA to CHF 75 from CHF 65, reflecting updated fair value assumptions and growing confidence as the company advances its simplification efforts and approaches key catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to growing confidence around ARYZTA as it progresses with simplification efforts and approaches key company specific catalysts.
BARN
CHF 1,130.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
1.2%
1Y
28.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

BARN: Falling Cocoa Costs And Category Expansion Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Barry Callebaut from CHF 1,837.10 to CHF 1,791.55. This reflects lower price targets around CHF 1,350 and slightly softer revenue expectations, partly offset by modestly higher profit margin assumptions and a reduced future P/E of 17.40.
GMI
CHF 244.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
-1.6%
1Y
3.4%
BELL
CHF 182.00
Bell Food Group
7D
6.1%
1Y
-29.5%
ORON
CHF 13.98
ORIOR
7D
5.6%
1Y
5.9%
EMMN
CHF 869.00
Emmi
7D
1.3%
1Y
6.9%