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Swiss (SMI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-2.1%
  • 3M-1.6%
  • 1Y6.0%
  • YTD0.7%

The Food is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Bell Food Group has stood out, gaining 20%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 8.5% in that time. 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, 18 Aug 2026CHF 238.1bCHF 121.5bCHF 8.8b20.3x26.9x2x
Thu, 16 Jul 2026CHF 251.9bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b21.2x24.2x2.1x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026CHF 241.2bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b20.8x23.1x2x
Mon, 11 May 2026CHF 235.3bCHF 122.6bCHF 10.4b19.2x22.6x1.9x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026CHF 241.1bCHF 123.1bCHF 10.4b18.7x23.3x2x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026CHF 249.2bCHF 122.9bCHF 10.2b19.2x24.5x2x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026CHF 229.4bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.3x20x1.9x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025CHF 243.3bCHF 123.7bCHF 11.5b18.4x21.2x2x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025CHF 245.9bCHF 123.8bCHF 11.5b18x21.4x2x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025CHF 249.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.7x21.8x2x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025CHF 227.9bCHF 122.0bCHF 11.5b18.1x19.9x1.9x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025CHF 228.6bCHF 121.8bCHF 11.5b18.4x19.9x1.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025CHF 241.6bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b18.3x20.3x2x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025CHF 260.7bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20x21.9x2.1x
Tue, 13 May 2025CHF 262.3bCHF 122.5bCHF 11.9b20.4x22x2.1x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025CHF 254.1bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.0b19.6x21.2x2.1x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025CHF 272.2bCHF 119.9bCHF 12.1b19.5x22.6x2.3x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025CHF 236.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.9x19.2x2x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025CHF 229.9bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b18.8x18.6x1.9x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024CHF 235.2bCHF 119.7bCHF 12.3b19.6x19.1x2x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024CHF 258.2bCHF 118.2bCHF 12.4b21x20.8x2.2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024CHF 252.2bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.4b21.1x20.3x2.1x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024CHF 275.6bCHF 118.3bCHF 12.6b22.6x21.9x2.3x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024CHF 286.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.7x22.8x2.4x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024CHF 292.0bCHF 119.4bCHF 12.6b24x23.2x2.4x
Wed, 15 May 2024CHF 290.7bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b24x23.1x2.4x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024CHF 286.2bCHF 119.5bCHF 12.6b23.5x22.8x2.4x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024CHF 287.6bCHF 118.8bCHF 12.7b15.6x22.6x2.4x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024CHF 308.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b17.6x27.6x2.6x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024CHF 304.8bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b19.9x27.2x2.5x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023CHF 305.7bCHF 120.9bCHF 11.2b22.4x27.3x2.5x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023CHF 298.8bCHF 120.7bCHF 11.1b22.2x26.9x2.5x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023CHF 322.0bCHF 120.6bCHF 11.1b23.6x29x2.7x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023CHF 323.1bCHF 120.5bCHF 11.1b24.1x29.2x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.2x


Total Market Cap: CHF 323.1bTotal 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 27.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x.
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-1.80%
Consumer Staples-2.07%
Food-2.07%
Packaged Foods and Meats-2.07%
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 12.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 1.7% 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 1.7% 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
BELL Bell Food GroupCHF 217.0019.6%
+CHF 223.7m		-12.1%PE17.2x
CNTL CentielCHF 6.821.2%
+CHF 6.5m		301.2%PE71.1x
ORON ORIORCHF 15.106.9%
+CHF 6.4m		12.7%PE10.5x

Latest News

NESN
CHF 78.71
Nestlé
7D
-2.4%
1Y
9.0%
ARYN
CHF 44.90
ARYZTA
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-40.1%
Narrative Update • Aug 12

ARYN: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Simplification And Germany Review

Analysts have trimmed their average ARYZTA price target to CHF 66 from CHF 74, citing a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a lower projected future P/E, despite mixed recent ratings that range from a CHF 40 target at the low end to CHF 75 at the high end. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ARYZTA highlights a clear split in opinion, with some analysts pointing to potential upside around execution on its simplification efforts, while others focus on valuation limits and risk around delivery of those plans.
BELL
CHF 217.00
Bell Food Group
7D
19.6%
1Y
-12.1%
BARN
CHF 1,120.00
Barry Callebaut
7D
-0.4%
1Y
20.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 11

BARN: Future Outlook Will Weigh Softer Revenue Against Execution Timing Risks

Barry Callebaut's updated analyst price target has moved lower from about CHF 1,246 to roughly CHF 1,142 as analysts factor in softer revenue expectations, only modestly better margins, and a series of reduced Street targets ranging from CHF 960 to CHF 1,350. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Barry Callebaut highlights a split view on the stock, with some bullish analysts still constructive on the longer term story and bearish analysts focusing more on execution risks and valuation limits.
CNTL
CHF 6.82
Centiel
7D
1.2%
1Y
301.2%
LISN
CHF 95,200.00
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-17.2%
Narrative Update • Aug 05

LISN: Pricing Backlash Will Test Margin Credibility And Medium-Term Guidance

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli higher from CHF 81,660 to CHF 83,580. This reflects recent Street research that points to cautious support for the investment case despite ongoing debate around growth, pricing and margins.
EMMN
CHF 861.00
Emmi
7D
-1.4%
1Y
19.4%
ORON
CHF 15.10
ORIOR
7D
6.9%
1Y
12.7%
GMI
CHF 228.00
Groupe Minoteries
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-0.9%