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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-3.3%
  • 3M3.6%
  • 1Y11.2%
  • YTD5.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 3.3%, driven by a pullback from Nestlé of 4.0%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 11%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 30 Jul 2026CHF 248.9bCHF 121.5bCHF 8.8b20.4x28.2x2x
Sat, 27 Jun 2026CHF 250.8bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.9x24.1x2x
Mon, 25 May 2026CHF 238.8bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.5x22.9x1.9x
Wed, 22 Apr 2026CHF 230.5bCHF 122.5bCHF 10.4b18.4x22.1x1.9x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026CHF 236.0bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.3b18.9x22.9x1.9x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026CHF 247.8bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b19.9x21.6x2x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026CHF 333.8bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.7x29x2.7x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025CHF 239.9bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b17.8x20.9x1.9x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025CHF 245.6bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.1x21.4x2x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025CHF 231.4bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.5x20.2x1.9x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025CHF 233.6bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.4x20.4x1.9x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025CHF 223.5bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.3b18x19.7x1.8x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025CHF 247.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b19.4x20.8x2x
Tue, 27 May 2025CHF 270.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b21x22.7x2.2x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025CHF 264.2bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.7x22.1x2.2x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025CHF 277.5bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.9x23x2.3x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025CHF 250.5bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.0b21.1x20.8x2.1x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025CHF 227.4bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.4x18.4x1.9x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024CHF 230.1bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.6x1.9x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024CHF 242.3bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b20x19.6x2x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024CHF 256.4bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.1x20.6x2.2x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024CHF 272.2bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b22.3x21.9x2.3x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024CHF 276.7bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b23.2x22x2.3x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024CHF 281.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b22.9x22.4x2.4x
Wed, 29 May 2024CHF 282.6bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.8x22.5x2.4x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024CHF 281.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.3x22.4x2.4x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024CHF 288.4bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b16.8x22.6x2.4x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024CHF 304.8bCHF 121.0bCHF 11.2b16.9x27.3x2.5x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024CHF 303.6bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.2x27.1x2.5x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023CHF 303.6bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.7x27.1x2.5x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023CHF 305.9bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b23x27.3x2.5x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023CHF 314.7bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b23.3x28.3x2.6x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023CHF 321.9bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.3x29x2.7x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023CHF 319.4bCHF 120.3bCHF 11.1b24.2x28.9x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.9x


Total Market Cap: CHF 319.4bTotal Earnings: CHF 11.1bTotal Revenue: CHF 120.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swiss Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 7.2% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Swiss Consumer Staples industry?

CH Market1.03%
Consumer Staples-3.33%
Food-3.34%
Packaged Foods and Meats-3.34%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.3%, 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, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 22.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 12% 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 12% 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 82.383.9%
+CHF 7.9b		15.9%PE28.5x
LISN Chocoladefabriken Lindt & SprüngliCHF 95.60k2.7%
+CHF 573.1m		-19.7%PE30x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.14k3.9%
+CHF 235.8m		14.4%PE25.7x
EMMN EmmiCHF 870.001.5%
+CHF 69.5m		17.4%PE20.5x
ARYN ARYZTACHF 53.402.3%
+CHF 29.8m		-30.4%PE13.5x

Latest News

BARN
CHF 1,140.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
3.9%
1Y
14.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 28

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

Analysts have cut the fair value estimate for Barry Callebaut from CHF 1,786.69 to CHF 1,455.38, citing lower Street price targets in the CHF 960 to CHF 1,350 range and slightly weaker revenue growth assumptions, partly offset by firmer profit margins and a reduced future P/E of 13.91x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Barry Callebaut shows a wide spread of views on the stock, with price targets ranging from CHF 960 to CHF 1,350 and a mix of ratings from Sell to Overweight and Neutral.
CNTL
CHF 6.16
Centiel
7D
-5.8%
1Y
268.4%
NESN
CHF 82.38
Nestlé
7D
3.9%
1Y
15.9%
LISN
CHF 95,600.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
2.7%
1Y
-19.7%
Analysis Article • Jul 24

Results: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Shareholders might have noticed that Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG ( VTX:LISN ) filed its half-year result this...
ARYN
CHF 53.40
ARYZTA
7D
2.3%
1Y
-30.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 17

ARYN: Turning Point Thesis Will Rely On Ongoing Simplification Execution

Analysts have lifted their ARYZTA price target to CHF 75 from CHF 65, citing a perceived turning point as the company continues its simplification efforts and approaches key catalysts. What’s in the News for ARYZTA No recent ARYZTA specific news items were identified from the provided sources.
EMMN
CHF 870.00
Emmi
7D
1.5%
1Y
17.4%
ORON
CHF 14.48
ORIOR
7D
-2.0%
1Y
18.1%
BELL
CHF 180.60
Bell Food Group
7D
1.8%
1Y
-30.0%