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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M2.6%
  • 1Y-4.8%
  • YTD4.6%

Last week, the Machinery industry hasn't moved much but Georg Fischer is up 18% in that time. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 4.8% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 21 Jul 2026CHF 74.2bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b24.9x33.9x2.2x
Thu, 18 Jun 2026CHF 74.1bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b24.7x33.3x2.2x
Sat, 16 May 2026CHF 71.2bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.1x32.1x2.1x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026CHF 71.5bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b24x32.3x2.1x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026CHF 70.5bCHF 33.2bCHF 2.2b24.7x32.3x2.1x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026CHF 79.5bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b27.3x32.7x2.1x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026CHF 73.5bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.2x30.2x1.9x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025CHF 71.2bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29.2x29.3x1.9x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025CHF 70.4bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b19.4x28.6x1.9x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025CHF 71.5bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.2x29.2x1.9x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025CHF 73.9bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.8x30x1.9x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025CHF 69.4bCHF 34.4bCHF 2.3b18.9x30.6x2x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025CHF 66.7bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20x29.2x1.9x
Sun, 18 May 2025CHF 68.1bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.9x30x2x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025CHF 60.8bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b18.1x27.1x1.8x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025CHF 67.6bCHF 35.2bCHF 2.4b19.7x28.1x1.9x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025CHF 65.1bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b19.9x26.9x1.8x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025CHF 63.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x25.8x1.8x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024CHF 64.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.8x26.3x1.8x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.4x26.7x1.9x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22x28.3x1.9x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024CHF 66.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22x27.1x1.9x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024CHF 66.5bCHF 35.8bCHF 2.6b20.3x25.9x1.9x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024CHF 68.2bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19x26.3x1.9x
Mon, 20 May 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.6x26.6x1.9x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024CHF 67.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b21.3x26.2x1.8x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024CHF 73.2bCHF 40.4bCHF 2.8b20.8x25.8x1.8x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 41.3bCHF 2.8b16.3x23.4x1.6x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024CHF 64.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.7x22.6x1.6x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023CHF 63.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x22.2x1.5x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023CHF 59.3bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14.8x20.7x1.4x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023CHF 60.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.9x21.5x1.4x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023CHF 63.3bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b17x22.8x1.5x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023CHF 65.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.8b17.4x23.7x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.7x


Total Market Cap: CHF 65.8bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.8bTotal Revenue: CHF 41.5bTotal 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 5.9% 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 Market0.40%
Industrials-2.40%
Machinery0.78%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles2.19%
Industrial Machinery0.66%
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 50.4014.2%
+CHF 514.7m		-19.2%PS1.3x
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 260.001.8%
+CHF 480.5m		-10.2%PE27.2x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 138.801.9%
+CHF 101.1m		26.6%PE24.6x
BUCN Bucher IndustriesCHF 322.002.5%
+CHF 79.3m		-20.8%PE13.6x
SUN SulzerCHF 142.701.1%
+CHF 54.0m		-5.0%PE16.4x

Latest News

RIEN
CHF 2.98
Rieter Holding
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-95.6%
GF
CHF 50.40
Georg Fischer
7D
14.2%
1Y
-19.2%
BCHN
CHF 470.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
1.6%
1Y
-33.6%
STRN
CHF 17.80
Schlatter Industries
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-26.4%
SFSN
CHF 138.80
SFS Group
7D
1.9%
1Y
26.6%
VACN
CHF 666.60
VAT Group
7D
-1.5%
1Y
96.6%
OERL
CHF 4.67
OC Oerlikon
7D
2.6%
1Y
21.8%
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 322.00
Bucher Industries
7D
2.5%
1Y
-20.8%
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.
INRN
CHF 1,270.00
Interroll Holding
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-45.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 03

INRN: Nordic Expansion And Margin Discipline Will Support Balanced Outlook After Downgrade

Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for Interroll Holding to CHF 1,400 from CHF 2,375, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a recent downgrade to Reduce that came with a CHF 1,400 price target. What’s in the News for Interroll Holding Interroll Holding AG acquired Interroll AS, its long-time distributor in the Nordic region, to increase its direct presence and customer proximity in Norway, aligning the Nordic go to market model more closely with the group’s global strategy.
DAE
CHF 150.80
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-4.1%
1Y
22.6%
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 142.70
Sulzer
7D
1.1%
1Y
-5.0%
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.
KOMN
CHF 44.85
Komax Holding
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-57.4%
SCHN
CHF 260.00
Schindler Holding
7D
1.8%
1Y
-10.2%
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KLIN
CHF 10.25
Klingelnberg
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-21.8%
KARN
CHF 238.00
Kardex Holding
7D
0.4%
1Y
-22.1%
New Narrative • Jun 23

Warehouse Automation Demand And Execution Risks Will Shape A Fairly Valued Future

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SRAIL
CHF 22.88
Stadler Rail
7D
-2.0%
1Y
11.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

SRAIL: Order Backlog Execution And 2026 Margin Delivery Will Shape Fair Value

The latest narrative update on Stadler Rail reflects a stable analyst fair value at CHF 23.50, with only modest tweaks to the discount rate and valuation inputs. Analysts are weighing a recent UBS upgrade against a small CHF 0.90 price target cut from JPMorgan, along with more constructive commentary from Oddo BHF.