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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M-3.8%
  • 1Y-11.0%
  • YTD-0.6%

Last week, the Food industry hasn't moved much but Nestlé is up 3.2% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 11% in the last year. 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, 11 Jun 2026CHF 235.2bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.2x22.6x1.9x
Sat, 09 May 2026CHF 235.3bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.2x22.6x1.9x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026CHF 242.4bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.9x23.4x2x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026CHF 252.3bCHF 122.9bCHF 10.2b19.1x24.8x2.1x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026CHF 229.5bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.3x20x1.9x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025CHF 240.7bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.3x20.9x1.9x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025CHF 248.3bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18x21.6x2x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025CHF 254.6bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.8x22.2x2.1x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025CHF 227.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.1x19.9x1.9x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025CHF 225.2bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.5b18.1x19.6x1.8x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025CHF 240.3bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b18.2x20.1x2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025CHF 263.9bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.2x22.1x2.2x
Sun, 11 May 2025CHF 266.2bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.7x22.3x2.2x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025CHF 254.5bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.0b19.1x21.2x2.1x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025CHF 267.7bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.7x22.2x2.2x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025CHF 236.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.2x2x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024CHF 228.8bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.5x1.9x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024CHF 232.8bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.4x18.9x1.9x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024CHF 258.9bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21x20.8x2.2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024CHF 252.2bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.1x20.3x2.1x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024CHF 277.9bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.7x22.1x2.3x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024CHF 286.6bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b23.7x22.8x2.4x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024CHF 292.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b24x23.2x2.4x
Mon, 13 May 2024CHF 291.4bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.5x23.2x2.4x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024CHF 284.4bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b19.2x22.3x2.4x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024CHF 286.2bCHF 118.8bCHF 12.7b15.6x22.5x2.4x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024CHF 304.5bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b17.3x27.2x2.5x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024CHF 300.2bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.3x26.8x2.5x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023CHF 306.4bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b22.8x27.4x2.5x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023CHF 298.8bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.2x26.9x2.5x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023CHF 325.7bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b24x29.3x2.7x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023CHF 318.7bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b23.8x28.8x2.6x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023CHF 320.2bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b24.9x30.2x2.7x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023CHF 332.3bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b25.8x31.4x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 332.3bTotal Earnings: CHF 10.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 119.5bTotal 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 Market-0.058%
Consumer Staples-0.22%
Food-0.22%
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.22%
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 79.733.2%
+CHF 6.3b		-6.4%PE22.7x
CNTL CentielCHF 6.4820.0%
+CHF 88.1m		385.8%PE67.6x
BELL Bell Food GroupCHF 181.004.3%
+CHF 46.4m		-30.1%PE16.3x
ARYN ARYZTACHF 60.302.9%
+CHF 42.2m		-30.0%PE15.4x
EMMN EmmiCHF 876.000.5%
+CHF 21.4m		5.3%PE20.6x

Latest News

CNTL
CHF 6.48
Centiel
7D
20.0%
1Y
385.8%
LISN
CHF 94,300.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-27.8%
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.
NESN
CHF 79.73
Nestlé
7D
3.2%
1Y
-6.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

NESN: Ready To Drink Expansion And Ice Cream Review Will Support 2026 Execution

Nestlé's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly higher by CHF 2, with analysts pointing to modest tweaks in revenue growth expectations and valuation assumptions as the key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nestlé has focused on fine tuning price targets and reassessing valuation as new information filters through, rather than making sweeping calls on the stock.
ARYN
CHF 60.30
ARYZTA
7D
2.9%
1Y
-30.0%
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 1,142.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
-2.9%
1Y
29.6%
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
1.7%
1Y
4.3%
BELL
CHF 181.00
Bell Food Group
7D
4.3%
1Y
-30.1%
ORON
CHF 13.26
ORIOR
7D
-0.7%
1Y
1.4%
EMMN
CHF 876.00
Emmi
7D
0.5%
1Y
5.3%