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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M2.6%
  • 1Y-4.8%
  • YTD4.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has remained flat, although notably Georg Fischer gained 19%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 4.8% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 20 Jul 2026CHF 74.2bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b24.9x33.9x2.2x
Wed, 17 Jun 2026CHF 73.5bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b24.5x33.1x2.2x
Fri, 15 May 2026CHF 71.1bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.3x32x2.1x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026CHF 71.5bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b24x32.3x2.1x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026CHF 69.6bCHF 33.2bCHF 2.2b24.3x31.9x2.1x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026CHF 79.2bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b25.6x32.6x2.1x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026CHF 73.5bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29.1x30.2x1.9x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025CHF 70.6bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29.3x29x1.9x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025CHF 70.6bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b19.3x28.7x1.9x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025CHF 72.4bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.2x29.5x1.9x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025CHF 73.9bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.8x30x1.9x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025CHF 69.3bCHF 34.4bCHF 2.3b19.4x30.6x2x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025CHF 67.3bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.4x29.5x1.9x
Sat, 17 May 2025CHF 68.1bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.9x30x2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025CHF 59.4bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b17.6x26.4x1.7x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025CHF 66.7bCHF 35.2bCHF 2.4b19.7x27.7x1.9x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025CHF 65.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.7x26.5x1.8x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025CHF 63.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x25.8x1.8x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024CHF 64.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.9x26.1x1.8x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.4x26.7x1.9x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22x28.3x1.9x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024CHF 66.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.9x27.3x1.9x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024CHF 67.5bCHF 35.9bCHF 2.6b20.7x26.3x1.9x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024CHF 68.9bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.1x26.5x1.9x
Sun, 19 May 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.6x26.6x1.9x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024CHF 67.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b21.3x26.2x1.8x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024CHF 73.2bCHF 40.4bCHF 2.8b20.7x25.7x1.8x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 41.3bCHF 2.8b16.3x23.4x1.6x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024CHF 64.4bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.6x22.5x1.6x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023CHF 63.1bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x22x1.5x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023CHF 58.4bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14.5x20.4x1.4x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023CHF 60.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.9x21.5x1.4x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023CHF 62.7bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b16.8x22.5x1.5x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023CHF 65.7bCHF 41.4bCHF 2.6b19.3x25x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25x


Total Market Cap: CHF 65.7bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 41.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swiss Machinery industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have declined 5.7% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.7% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Swiss Industrials industry?

CH Market0.64%
Industrials-2.07%
Machinery0.85%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles2.19%
Industrial Machinery0.75%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 9.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 17.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Industrial Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 14% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 9.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
GF Georg FischerCHF 52.2519.2%
+CHF 690.9m		-16.7%PS1.4x
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 261.002.2%
+CHF 587.3m		-9.1%PE27.3x
OERL OC OerlikonCHF 4.799.4%
+CHF 133.8m		23.5%PS1x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 140.002.0%
+CHF 108.9m		26.1%PE24.9x
SUN SulzerCHF 143.002.1%
+CHF 101.2m		-4.2%PE16.5x

Latest News

MIKN
CHF 16.10
Mikron Holding
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-10.9%
GF
CHF 52.25
Georg Fischer
7D
19.2%
1Y
-16.7%
BCHN
CHF 466.50
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
2.2%
1Y
-33.5%
STRN
CHF 17.80
Schlatter Industries
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-25.2%
SFSN
CHF 140.00
SFS Group
7D
2.0%
1Y
26.1%
VACN
CHF 666.20
VAT Group
7D
-2.1%
1Y
96.0%
OERL
CHF 4.79
OC Oerlikon
7D
9.4%
1Y
23.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

OERL: Higher Revenue Outlook And P/E Re-Rating Will Support Upside

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for OC Oerlikon from CHF 4.90 to CHF 5.30. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations.
BUCN
CHF 325.00
Bucher Industries
7D
3.2%
1Y
-19.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

BUCN: Softer Agriculture Cycle Will Test Stable 2026 Margins Outlook

The analyst price target for Bucher Industries has been revised to CHF 343 from CHF 364.83, as analysts factor in softer agriculture investment momentum and increased risk around the company’s fiscal year targets. Analyst Commentary Recent updates on Bucher Industries suggest that analysts are rebalancing expectations, with particular focus on the agriculture segment and the company’s ability to meet its fiscal year objectives.
DAE
CHF 151.20
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-3.6%
1Y
21.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 02

DAE: Steady Outlook Will Reflect Updated Assumptions And Stable Market Expectations

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Dätwyler Holding from CHF 143.00 to CHF 167.00, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and the price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple applied to future earnings. What’s in the News for Dätwyler Holding No recent company specific news items for Dätwyler Holding were available from the provided sources as of 1 Jul 2026.
SUN
CHF 143.00
Sulzer
7D
2.1%
1Y
-4.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

SUN: Modest Margin Reset Will Still Support Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Sulzer to CHF210 from CHF220, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Sulzer No recent Sulzer specific news items were identified from the provided sources.
SCHN
CHF 261.00
Schindler Holding
7D
2.2%
1Y
-9.1%
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KLIN
CHF 10.20
Klingelnberg
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-21.5%
KARN
CHF 240.00
Kardex Holding
7D
1.5%
1Y
-21.7%
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ADVN
CHF 42.60
Adval Tech Holding
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-7.4%