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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D4.9%
  • 3M5.8%
  • 1Y1.2%
  • YTD5.8%

All of the companies in the Food industry have been up over the last week, with the industry up 4.9%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Looking forward, 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
Thu, 25 Jun 2026CHF 250.3bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.6x24x2x
Sat, 23 May 2026CHF 238.8bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.5x22.9x1.9x
Mon, 20 Apr 2026CHF 240.8bCHF 122.5bCHF 10.4b18.6x23.1x2x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026CHF 248.8bCHF 123.0bCHF 10.3b19.3x24.2x2x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026CHF 247.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b19.8x21.5x2x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026CHF 234.5bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.8x20.4x1.9x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025CHF 242.0bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.1x21x2x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025CHF 244.4bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.1x21.3x2x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025CHF 231.4bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b17.5x20.2x1.9x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025CHF 235.2bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.7x20.5x1.9x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025CHF 227.2bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.3b18.2x20.1x1.9x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025CHF 246.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b19.2x20.7x2x
Sun, 25 May 2025CHF 269.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.9x22.6x2.2x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025CHF 265.9bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b20.8x22.3x2.2x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025CHF 272.3bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.8x22.6x2.3x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025CHF 250.3bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b20.8x20.3x2.1x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025CHF 226.7bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.5x18.4x1.9x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024CHF 228.8bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.5x1.9x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024CHF 243.5bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b20.1x19.7x2x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024CHF 256.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.2x20.6x2.2x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024CHF 275.0bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b22.6x22.1x2.3x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024CHF 275.2bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b23.4x21.9x2.3x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024CHF 281.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b22.9x22.4x2.4x
Mon, 27 May 2024CHF 284.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.1x22.6x2.4x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024CHF 287.6bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.7x22.9x2.4x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024CHF 289.7bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b16.5x22.7x2.4x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024CHF 300.6bCHF 121.0bCHF 11.2b16.8x26.9x2.5x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024CHF 299.3bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b19.9x26.8x2.5x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023CHF 304.2bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.8x27.2x2.5x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023CHF 305.9bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b23x27.3x2.5x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023CHF 306.1bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.4x27.5x2.5x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023CHF 317.7bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.3x28.6x2.6x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023CHF 322.3bCHF 120.3bCHF 11.1b24.3x29.2x2.7x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023CHF 330.4bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b25.4x31.2x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.2x


Total Market Cap: CHF 330.4bTotal 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 Market1.84%
Consumer Staples4.92%
Food4.94%
Packaged Foods and Meats4.94%
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
NESN NestléCHF 82.894.8%
+CHF 9.8b		4.0%PE23.6x
LISN Chocoladefabriken Lindt & SprüngliCHF 98.80k6.9%
+CHF 1.5b		-23.3%PE31.3x
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.18k5.5%
+CHF 339.9m		37.6%PE26.6x
EMMN EmmiCHF 874.003.3%
+CHF 149.8m		10.2%PE20.6x
CNTL CentielCHF 8.446.0%
+CHF 39.2m		427.5%PE88x

Latest News

ARYN
CHF 56.70
ARYZTA
7D
0.4%
1Y
-29.4%
NESN
CHF 82.89
Nestlé
7D
4.8%
1Y
4.0%
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 98,800.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
6.9%
1Y
-23.3%
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.
BARN
CHF 1,182.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
5.5%
1Y
37.6%
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 8.44
Centiel
7D
6.0%
1Y
427.5%
BELL
CHF 177.40
Bell Food Group
7D
0.6%
1Y
-31.2%
ORON
CHF 14.42
ORIOR
7D
1.8%
1Y
10.8%
EMMN
CHF 874.00
Emmi
7D
3.3%
1Y
10.2%