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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M-3.4%
  • 1Y1.3%
  • YTD-1.5%

The Food industry has stayed flat over the last week. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 12 Sep 2026CHF 232.7bCHF 121.6bCHF 8.8b19.3x26.3x1.9x
Mon, 10 Aug 2026CHF 245.1bCHF 121.5bCHF 8.8b20.7x27.8x2x
Wed, 08 Jul 2026CHF 256.1bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.7x24.6x2.1x
Fri, 05 Jun 2026CHF 232.9bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.5x22.4x1.9x
Sun, 03 May 2026CHF 240.0bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.2x23x2x
Tue, 31 Mar 2026CHF 241.8bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b19x23.4x2x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026CHF 258.0bCHF 122.8bCHF 10.2b20.2x25.4x2.1x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026CHF 226.3bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.1x19.7x1.8x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025CHF 243.5bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18.5x21.2x2x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025CHF 245.0bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b17.8x21.3x2x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025CHF 257.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.4x22.5x2.1x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025CHF 230.5bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.3x20.1x1.9x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025CHF 225.1bCHF 121.7bCHF 11.5b18x19.6x1.9x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025CHF 244.2bCHF 122.4bCHF 11.9b18.5x20.5x2x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025CHF 266.3bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.5x22.3x2.2x
Mon, 05 May 2025CHF 265.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.7x22.3x2.2x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025CHF 273.7bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b20.1x22.7x2.3x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025CHF 263.6bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.0b21.7x21.9x2.2x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025CHF 229.3bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.5x18.6x1.9x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024CHF 227.5bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.7x18.4x1.9x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024CHF 234.8bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.4x19x2x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024CHF 263.1bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.9x21.1x2.2x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024CHF 266.4bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.8x21.4x2.3x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024CHF 273.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b23.2x21.8x2.3x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024CHF 286.4bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.7x22.8x2.4x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024CHF 299.3bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24.3x23.8x2.5x
Tue, 07 May 2024CHF 281.1bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.8x22.4x2.4x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024CHF 286.5bCHF 119.0bCHF 12.7b19.7x22.5x2.4x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024CHF 283.2bCHF 118.9bCHF 12.7b21.6x22.3x2.4x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024CHF 304.2bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b18.5x27.2x2.5x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023CHF 299.5bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b20.8x26.8x2.5x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023CHF 309.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b22.9x27.7x2.6x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023CHF 301.2bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.1x27.1x2.5x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023CHF 322.5bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b23.7x29.1x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.1x


Total Market Cap: CHF 322.5bTotal Earnings: CHF 11.1bTotal Revenue: CHF 120.5bTotal 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 26.4x 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-3.48%
Consumer Staples-0.89%
Food-0.88%
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.88%
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
BARN Barry CallebautCHF 1.10k1.2%
+CHF 71.3m		-4.3%PE24.8x
CNTL CentielCHF 5.823.9%
+CHF 18.0m		257.5%PE62.1x
GMI Groupe MinoteriesCHF 228.000.9%
+CHF 660.0k		0.9%PE13.8x

Latest News

ORON
CHF 11.90
ORIOR
7D
-11.2%
1Y
-12.5%
ARYN
CHF 37.70
ARYZTA
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-48.7%
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ARYN: Softer Consumer Demand And Pricing Power Concerns Will Reset Upside Potential

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NESN
CHF 77.54
Nestlé
7D
-1.0%
1Y
6.2%
BARN
CHF 1,100.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
1.2%
1Y
-4.3%
CNTL
CHF 5.82
Centiel
7D
3.9%
1Y
257.5%
BELL
CHF 226.50
Bell Food Group
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-9.0%
EMMN
CHF 831.00
Emmi
7D
-0.6%
1Y
14.0%
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GMI
CHF 228.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
0.9%
1Y
0.9%