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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-4.0%
  • 3M-9.4%
  • 1Y0.06%
  • YTD-3.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 4.0%, driven by Nestlé declining 4.7%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 6.4% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 22 Jan 2026CHF 227.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.2x19.8x1.8x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025CHF 243.5bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.5x21.2x2x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025CHF 248.6bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b17.9x21.6x2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025CHF 235.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.1x20.6x1.9x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025CHF 232.3bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.3x20.3x1.9x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025CHF 225.3bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.3b18x19.9x1.9x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025CHF 245.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b18.5x20.6x2x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025CHF 267.4bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.6x22.4x2.2x
Sat, 03 May 2025CHF 265.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.7x22.3x2.2x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025CHF 273.9bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b20.2x22.7x2.3x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025CHF 269.5bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.0b22.2x22.4x2.3x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025CHF 228.8bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.9x18.5x1.9x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024CHF 227.0bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.7x18.4x1.9x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024CHF 238.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.7x19.4x2x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024CHF 257.0bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.3x20.7x2.2x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024CHF 266.4bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.8x21.4x2.3x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024CHF 274.8bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b23.3x21.9x2.3x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024CHF 285.0bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23x22.7x2.4x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024CHF 300.0bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.3x23.9x2.5x
Sun, 05 May 2024CHF 282.0bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.8x22.4x2.4x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024CHF 291.8bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b20x22.9x2.5x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024CHF 281.6bCHF 118.9bCHF 12.7b21.5x22.1x2.4x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024CHF 304.2bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b18.5x27.2x2.5x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023CHF 299.5bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.8x26.8x2.5x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023CHF 308.4bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b23.3x27.6x2.5x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023CHF 301.7bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.1x27.1x2.5x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023CHF 321.7bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b23.7x29x2.7x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023CHF 320.1bCHF 120.4bCHF 11.1b24.4x28.9x2.7x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023CHF 321.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b25.4x30.4x2.7x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023CHF 330.5bCHF 119.5bCHF 10.6b26x31.2x2.8x
Mon, 08 May 2023CHF 356.8bCHF 119.6bCHF 10.6b28.4x33.7x3x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023CHF 341.9bCHF 119.4bCHF 10.6b28.2x32.3x2.9x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023CHF 330.3bCHF 119.1bCHF 10.5b25.7x31.6x2.8x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023CHF 344.3bCHF 115.3bCHF 17.4b18.8x19.8x3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.8x


Total Market Cap: CHF 344.3bTotal Earnings: CHF 17.4bTotal Revenue: CHF 115.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Swiss Food industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 24.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.4% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, 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-1.66%
Consumer Staples-4.04%
Food-4.04%
Packaged Foods and Meats-4.04%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 24.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 6.4% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.4% 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
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.29k1.9%
+CHF 131.6m		22.2%PE38x
HT5 HT5CHF 1.9015.2%
+CHF 4.1m		307.7%PS0.3x

Latest News

HT5
CHF 1.90
HT5
7D
15.2%
1Y
307.7%
ARYN
CHF 49.76
ARYZTA
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-25.5%

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Jan 17
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LISN
CHF 113,600.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-1.7%
1Y
12.5%
NESN
CHF 72.98
Nestlé
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-1.6%

NESN: Portfolio Review And 2026 Execution Reset Are Expected To Unlock Upside

Analysts have trimmed their overall price expectations for Nestlé slightly, with our updated fair value estimate easing from CHF 88.15 to about CHF 87.69, as they factor in a mix of lower revenue growth assumptions, a marginally higher profit margin outlook, and a modestly lower future P/E. This is consistent with recent Street price target resets between CHF 76 and CHF 92.
ORON
CHF 11.40
ORIOR
7D
-8.8%
1Y
-71.0%
BARN
CHF 1,288.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
1.9%
1Y
22.2%

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We are nudging our fair value estimate for Barry Callebaut up from CHF 960 to CHF 1,000, reflecting analysts' higher price targets and updated expectations for discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary The latest Street research on Barry Callebaut reflects a mixed stance, with some major firms adjusting their targets while keeping a wait and see approach.
EMMN
CHF 728.00
Emmi
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-2.5%

Returns On Capital At Emmi (VTX:EMMN) Have Hit The Brakes

Jan 06
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BELL
CHF 220.00
Bell Food Group
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-14.9%

Bell Food Group (VTX:BELL) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Jan 06
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GMI
CHF 236.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-14.5%