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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M-0.6%
  • 1Y-8.7%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, Machinery has been flat. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 8.7% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026CHF 73.5bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.1x30.2x1.9x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025CHF 70.6bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29.3x29x1.9x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025CHF 71.7bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b19.6x29.2x1.9x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025CHF 73.3bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.7x29.9x1.9x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025CHF 73.2bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.4x29.7x1.9x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025CHF 69.3bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.8x30.5x2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025CHF 68.4bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.6x30x2x
Thu, 15 May 2025CHF 68.0bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.9x29.9x2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025CHF 59.4bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b17.6x26.4x1.7x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025CHF 68.6bCHF 35.2bCHF 2.4b20x28.5x1.9x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025CHF 64.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.9x26.3x1.8x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025CHF 63.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x25.7x1.8x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024CHF 64.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.7x26.2x1.8x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024CHF 66.2bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.8x26.9x1.9x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024CHF 67.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21x27.7x1.9x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024CHF 66.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.9x27.3x1.9x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 35.9bCHF 2.6b20.5x26x1.9x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024CHF 68.5bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19x26.3x1.9x
Fri, 17 May 2024CHF 69.7bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.8x26.9x1.9x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b21.6x25.9x1.8x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024CHF 72.0bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.8b20.3x25.5x1.8x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024CHF 66.2bCHF 41.3bCHF 2.9b16.3x23.2x1.6x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024CHF 64.4bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.6x22.5x1.6x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023CHF 63.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.4x22.2x1.5x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023CHF 56.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14x19.9x1.4x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023CHF 59.5bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.8x21.2x1.4x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023CHF 62.1bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b16.6x22.3x1.5x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023CHF 65.7bCHF 41.4bCHF 2.6b19.4x25.1x1.6x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023CHF 65.5bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.5b23x25.8x1.6x
Sat, 20 May 2023CHF 67.3bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b24.6x26.6x1.6x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023CHF 66.0bCHF 40.8bCHF 2.5b26.8x26.8x1.6x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023CHF 65.9bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b28.4x26.4x1.6x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023CHF 66.7bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b29.1x26.5x1.6x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023CHF 63.2bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b28.1x25.1x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.1x


Total Market Cap: CHF 63.2bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 40.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.4x202420252026
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 30.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 2.1% per year.
  • This means that the cost of doing business could be reducing since sales have declined but profits have remained steady.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market0.21%
Industrials0.28%
Machinery0.33%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles0.54%
Industrial Machinery0.32%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.6% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 17.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 20% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 49% per year.
  • In contrast, the Industrial Machinery industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% 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
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 281.500.2%
+CHF 53.7m		13.7%PE30.3x
VACN VAT GroupCHF 385.900.4%
+CHF 45.0m		12.6%PE51.8x
SUN SulzerCHF 147.400.7%
+CHF 33.7m		12.5%PE18.2x
SRAIL Stadler RailCHF 20.201.3%
+CHF 26.0m		1.5%PE64x
GF Georg FischerCHF 53.600.4%
+CHF 16.4m		-21.9%PE18.1x

Latest News

INRN
CHF 2,200.00
Interroll Holding
7D
0.5%
1Y
10.3%

INRN Will See Moderated Profit Outlook Support A Strong Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Interroll Holding from CHF 3,175.81 to CHF 3,034.00, reflecting more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profitability, and a slightly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate reduced moderately from CHF 3,175.81 to CHF 3,034.00, implying a lower central valuation for Interroll Holding.
VACN
CHF 385.90
VAT Group
7D
0.4%
1Y
12.6%

Is It Time To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

Dec 26
Is It Time To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?
SCHN
CHF 281.50
Schindler Holding
7D
0.2%
1Y
13.7%

SCHN: Margins And Guidance From Investor Day Will Shape Medium Term Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Schindler Holding slightly higher to CHF 302 from CHF 298.50, reflecting marginally stronger expectations for revenue growth and profit margins despite mixed recent target revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a balanced yet cautious stance on Schindler Holding, with small target price adjustments signaling limited upside in the near term and a focus on execution quality.
SUN
CHF 147.40
Sulzer
7D
0.7%
1Y
12.5%

SUN: Long-Term Upside Will Emerge As Tariff Headwinds Ease

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sulzer to CHF 171.67 per share, reflecting slightly lower discount rate assumptions and stable expectations for revenue growth, margins, and future valuation multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at CHF 171.67 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
OERL
CHF 3.23
OC Oerlikon
7D
1.4%
1Y
-7.9%

OERL: Future Returns Will Reflect Margin Discipline And Leadership Transition

Analysts have trimmed their price target on OC Oerlikon by approximately CHF 0.01 to CHF 3.33. This reflects slightly weaker near term revenue growth expectations, despite a modest improvement in projected profit margins.
PEDU
CHF 49.80
Perrot Duval Holding
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-17.0%

Perrot Duval Holding S.A.'s (VTX:PEDU) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry

Dec 19
Perrot Duval Holding S.A.'s (VTX:PEDU) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry
GF
CHF 53.60
Georg Fischer
7D
0.4%
1Y
-21.9%

GF: Expanded High Purity Partnership Will Drive Recovery Despite Softer End Markets

Analysts have reduced their blended price target on Georg Fischer by CHF 10. This reflects increased caution around end market risks and a view that prior earnings expectations had been overly optimistic.
BCHN
CHF 547.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
0.7%
1Y
-15.6%

BCHN: Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Earnings Visibility

Analysts slightly raised their price target on Burckhardt Compression Holding, citing updated modeling assumptions that reflect a modestly lower discount rate and slightly compressed long term profit margins while still supporting the shares at around CHF 696.40. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to the updated Burckhardt Compression Holding model highlight a more nuanced view of the company’s risk reward profile, with adjustments focused on discount rate assumptions, long term margin sustainability, and the balance between growth and capital intensity.
SRAIL
CHF 20.20
Stadler Rail
7D
1.3%
1Y
1.5%

Stadler Rail (VTX:SRAIL) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Nov 26
Stadler Rail (VTX:SRAIL) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
KOMN
CHF 64.10
Komax Holding
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-44.3%

Komax Holding AG (VTX:KOMN) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 08
Komax Holding AG (VTX:KOMN) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
MIKN
CHF 20.40
Mikron Holding
7D
-0.7%
1Y
41.7%
KLIN
CHF 11.05
Klingelnberg
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-16.6%