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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M4.9%
  • 1Y3.0%
  • YTD7.5%

In the last week, the Food industry is up 1.4%, with Nestlé up 1.5%. During this same period, the Centiel underperformed, falling 19%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Looking forward, 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
Sun, 05 Jul 2026CHF 254.3bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.9x24.4x2.1x
Tue, 02 Jun 2026CHF 240.5bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.3x23.1x2x
Thu, 30 Apr 2026CHF 240.3bCHF 122.5bCHF 10.4b18x23.1x2x
Sat, 28 Mar 2026CHF 236.7bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.8x22.9x1.9x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026CHF 252.8bCHF 122.8bCHF 10.2b20.5x24.9x2.1x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026CHF 229.7bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.3x20x1.9x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025CHF 246.8bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.7x21.5x2x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025CHF 248.6bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b17.9x21.6x2x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025CHF 236.5bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.2x20.6x1.9x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025CHF 231.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.3x20.2x1.9x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025CHF 225.3bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.3b18x19.9x1.9x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025CHF 247.5bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b18.7x20.7x2x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025CHF 266.5bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.5x22.3x2.2x
Fri, 02 May 2025CHF 265.4bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.7x22.2x2.2x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025CHF 273.9bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b20.2x22.7x2.3x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025CHF 265.7bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.0b22x22.1x2.2x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025CHF 229.8bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.9x18.6x1.9x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024CHF 227.0bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.7x18.4x1.9x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024CHF 237.0bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.6x19.2x2x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024CHF 258.4bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.4x20.8x2.2x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024CHF 267.0bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.8x21.5x2.3x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024CHF 274.8bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b23.3x21.9x2.3x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024CHF 285.4bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.2x22.7x2.4x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024CHF 297.9bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.1x23.7x2.5x
Sat, 04 May 2024CHF 282.0bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.8x22.4x2.4x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024CHF 291.8bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b20x22.9x2.5x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024CHF 285.6bCHF 118.9bCHF 12.7b21.9x22.4x2.4x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024CHF 297.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b18.5x26.6x2.5x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023CHF 299.5bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.8x26.8x2.5x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023CHF 304.2bCHF 121.0bCHF 11.2b23.3x27.2x2.5x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023CHF 311.2bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.2x28x2.6x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023CHF 320.7bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b23.9x28.9x2.7x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023CHF 319.1bCHF 120.4bCHF 11.1b24.4x28.8x2.6x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023CHF 322.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b25.3x30.5x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.5x


Total Market Cap: CHF 322.7bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.5bTotal 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 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 Market1.79%
Consumer Staples1.43%
Food1.42%
Packaged Foods and Meats1.42%
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 8.4%, 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 23.0x.
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
NESN NestléCHF 84.551.5%
+CHF 3.2b		6.7%PE24.1x
LISN Chocoladefabriken Lindt & SprüngliCHF 98.30k1.2%
+CHF 276.3m		-25.2%PE31.1x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.18k2.3%
+CHF 142.6m		26.8%PE26.5x
BELL Bell Food GroupCHF 183.601.7%
+CHF 18.8m		-26.6%PE16.5x
ORON ORIORCHF 16.7215.3%
+CHF 14.5m		34.4%PE11.7x

Latest News

EMMN
CHF 887.00
Emmi
7D
0.2%
1Y
16.1%
ORON
CHF 16.72
ORIOR
7D
15.3%
1Y
34.4%
ARYN
CHF 55.50
ARYZTA
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-31.9%
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 6.18
Centiel
7D
-19.3%
1Y
291.6%
BARN
CHF 1,175.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
2.3%
1Y
26.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 30

BARN: Future Outlook Will Balance Mixed Ratings With Execution Timing Risks

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Barry Callebaut from about CHF 1,365.60 to roughly CHF 1,246.20. This reflects a broad reset in price targets toward CHF 1,210 to CHF 1,350 as they factor in slower revenue growth expectations, a modestly lower discount rate, a slightly higher projected profit margin and a reduced future P/E of about 15.9x.
NESN
CHF 84.55
Nestlé
7D
1.5%
1Y
6.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

NESN: Gradual Restructuring And Automation Efforts Will Shape 2026 Execution

Analysts have raised their price target on Nestlé by CHF 2 to reflect updated views on the company, citing recent research that points to supportive fundamentals and valuation assumptions that remain broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nestlé points to a cluster of price target adjustments and a fresh rating, giving investors more context on how experts are thinking about valuation, execution and growth potential for the company.
LISN
CHF 98,300.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
1.2%
1Y
-25.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

LISN: Premium Brand Strength And De Rating Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts kept the fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli unchanged at CHF 137,000, while recent research points to a more balanced risk reward profile after the stock’s de rating and an updated Street price target of CHF 101,000. What's in the News for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli launched Lindt EXCELLENCE Fusion, a premium bar with two distinct layers of dark chocolate on top and smooth milk or white chocolate below, aimed at offering two taste experiences in every bite.
GMI
CHF 236.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-1.7%
BELL
CHF 183.60
Bell Food Group
7D
1.7%
1Y
-26.6%