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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M-1.0%
  • 1Y4.6%
  • YTD0.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by ARYZTA declining 6.8%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Looking forward, 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
Tue, 15 Sep 2026CHF 237.4bCHF 121.6bCHF 8.8b19.5x26.8x2x
Thu, 13 Aug 2026CHF 238.8bCHF 121.5bCHF 8.8b20.4x27x2x
Sat, 11 Jul 2026CHF 249.4bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.9x23.9x2x
Mon, 08 Jun 2026CHF 233.7bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.4x22.4x1.9x
Wed, 06 May 2026CHF 235.6bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.4x22.6x1.9x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026CHF 242.4bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.9x23.4x2x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026CHF 260.4bCHF 122.8bCHF 10.2b20.3x25.6x2.1x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026CHF 224.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b17.9x19.5x1.8x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025CHF 240.7bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.3x20.9x1.9x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025CHF 248.9bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.1x21.7x2x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025CHF 262.0bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.5x22.9x2.1x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025CHF 226.7bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18x19.8x1.9x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025CHF 224.6bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.5b18x19.6x1.8x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025CHF 240.9bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b18.2x20.2x2x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025CHF 266.3bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.5x22.3x2.2x
Thu, 08 May 2025CHF 267.1bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b20.8x22.4x2.2x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025CHF 265.3bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.0b19.9x22.1x2.2x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025CHF 264.1bCHF 119.6bCHF 12.0b20.3x21.9x2.2x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025CHF 236.5bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.2x2x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024CHF 227.5bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.7x18.4x1.9x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024CHF 233.6bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.5x18.9x2x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024CHF 263.7bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.5x21.2x2.2x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024CHF 261.9bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.6x21.1x2.2x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024CHF 276.9bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.4x22x2.3x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024CHF 289.1bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.9x23x2.4x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024CHF 289.9bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b23.7x23.1x2.4x
Fri, 10 May 2024CHF 288.4bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.3x22.9x2.4x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024CHF 283.0bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b19.2x22.2x2.4x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024CHF 282.1bCHF 118.8bCHF 12.7b21.5x22.2x2.4x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024CHF 304.0bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b16.4x27.2x2.5x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023CHF 300.2bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.3x26.8x2.5x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023CHF 310.3bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b22.9x27.7x2.6x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023CHF 299.0bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.1x26.9x2.5x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023CHF 328.9bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b24.1x29.6x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.6x


Total Market Cap: CHF 328.9bTotal Earnings: CHF 11.1bTotal Revenue: CHF 120.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.7x202420252026
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 26.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 7.3% 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 Market-2.47%
Consumer Staples0.86%
Food0.88%
Packaged Foods and Meats0.88%
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 12.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 4.3% 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 4.3% 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 79.200.6%
+CHF 1.1b		10.1%PE27.4x
LISN Chocoladefabriken Lindt & SprüngliCHF 89.60k4.2%
+CHF 825.3m		-28.0%PE28.1x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.10k3.8%
+CHF 219.3m		-3.6%PE24.8x
EMMN EmmiCHF 840.000.8%
+CHF 37.4m		16.3%PE19.5x
GMI Groupe MinoteriesCHF 226.000.9%
+CHF 660.0k		-1.7%PE13.7x

Latest News

BARN
CHF 1,102.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
3.8%
1Y
-3.6%
ORON
CHF 11.66
ORIOR
7D
-12.1%
1Y
-12.6%
ARYN
CHF 38.20
ARYZTA
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-48.0%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

ARYN: Softer Consumer Demand And Pricing Power Concerns Will Reset Upside Potential

The analyst price target for ARYZTA has been cut from CHF 70 to CHF 40, with analysts pointing to softer consumer conditions and concerns around the company’s pricing power as key reasons for the reset. Analyst Commentary on ARYZTA Recent research updates show a clear reset in sentiment on ARYZTA, with bearish analysts trimming expectations and aligning around a lower CHF 40 price target.
LISN
CHF 89,600.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
4.2%
1Y
-28.0%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

LISN: Premium Positioning And Reset Guidance Will Support Future Rerating

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli from CHF 137,000 to CHF 133,000, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and recent price target revisions on the stock that highlight ongoing debate around margins and pricing power. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli shows a mix of cautious and more optimistic views, with valuation debates now closely tied to pricing power, margin credibility and the refreshed medium term outlook.
NESN
CHF 79.20
Nestlé
7D
0.6%
1Y
10.1%
CNTL
CHF 5.64
Centiel
7D
-2.8%
1Y
243.9%
BELL
CHF 225.50
Bell Food Group
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-8.9%
EMMN
CHF 840.00
Emmi
7D
0.8%
1Y
16.3%
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GMI
CHF 226.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
0.9%
1Y
-1.7%