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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M14.4%
  • 1Y-6.7%
  • YTD4.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by a pullback from Schindler Holding of 5.8%. The industry has fallen 6.7% 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
Sat, 14 Feb 2026CHF 79.0bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.6b27.5x30.9x2.1x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026CHF 76.7bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b30.5x31.6x2x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025CHF 71.8bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b28.8x29.5x1.9x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025CHF 68.4bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b23.2x28x1.8x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025CHF 73.3bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.7x29.9x1.9x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025CHF 71.7bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b22.4x29.2x1.9x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025CHF 73.9bCHF 38.3bCHF 2.5b21.1x29.1x1.9x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025CHF 67.8bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.6x29.7x2x
Mon, 26 May 2025CHF 66.7bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.4x29.4x1.9x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025CHF 60.5bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b17.7x26.9x1.8x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025CHF 68.8bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b21.7x30.5x2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025CHF 67.3bCHF 35.3bCHF 2.4b20.5x27.5x1.9x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025CHF 62.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b18.9x25.3x1.8x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024CHF 65.2bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.7x26.5x1.8x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024CHF 65.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.5x26.5x1.8x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024CHF 67.6bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.2x27.7x1.9x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024CHF 67.1bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22.3x27.5x1.9x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 35.8bCHF 2.5b20.8x26.9x1.9x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b18.5x26.1x1.9x
Tue, 28 May 2024CHF 70.5bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b21.1x27.2x1.9x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024CHF 66.1bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.3x25.5x1.8x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b20.5x26.4x1.9x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024CHF 69.3bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.9b16.8x24x1.7x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024CHF 64.0bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x22.3x1.5x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023CHF 66.3bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.7x23.1x1.6x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023CHF 60.3bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.9b15.1x21x1.5x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023CHF 58.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.3x20.8x1.4x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023CHF 63.3bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16.8x22.6x1.5x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023CHF 65.2bCHF 41.7bCHF 2.8b17.6x23.5x1.6x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023CHF 67.8bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.5b23x26.7x1.6x
Wed, 31 May 2023CHF 66.7bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23.7x26.4x1.6x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023CHF 65.6bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23x25.9x1.6x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023CHF 64.3bCHF 40.8bCHF 2.5b26.8x26x1.6x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023CHF 65.3bCHF 38.9bCHF 2.4b30.9x27.2x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.2x


Total Market Cap: CHF 65.3bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.4bTotal Revenue: CHF 38.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.6x202420252026
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 30.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have grown 2.1% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market0.57%
Industrials1.07%
Machinery-1.12%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles1.83%
Industrial Machinery-1.35%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 10.0% 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 17.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 13% 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
VACN VAT GroupCHF 509.203.5%
+CHF 521.6m		42.8%PE68.3x
BUCN Bucher IndustriesCHF 388.503.5%
+CHF 132.9m		4.0%PE17.6x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 125.602.6%
+CHF 124.4m		7.5%PE20.7x
GF Georg FischerCHF 55.551.9%
+CHF 86.0m		-23.7%PE18.8x
DAE Dätwyler HoldingCHF 169.602.3%
+CHF 64.6m		24.3%PE35.7x

Latest News

SCHN
CHF 278.50
Schindler Holding
7D
-5.8%
1Y
5.3%
DAE
CHF 169.60
Dätwyler Holding
7D
2.3%
1Y
24.3%
GF
CHF 55.55
Georg Fischer
7D
1.9%
1Y
-23.7%

Is Georg Fischer AG (VTX:GF) Potentially Undervalued?

Feb 12
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SFSN
CHF 125.60
SFS Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
7.5%

SFSN: Analyst Day Insights Will Support Stable Earnings And P/E Expectations

Analysts have adjusted their view on SFS Group, assigning a slightly higher implied future P/E multiple of 19.20. This reflects small tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth and profit margins, rather than a change in the underlying fair value, which remains at €130.83 per share.
SRAIL
CHF 20.80
Stadler Rail
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-0.7%

The Price Is Right For Stadler Rail AG (VTX:SRAIL)

Feb 10
The Price Is Right For Stadler Rail AG (VTX:SRAIL)
BCHN
CHF 564.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
2.7%
1Y
-14.4%

BCHN: Higher Modeled P/E Will Support Future Earnings Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Burckhardt Compression Holding Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Burckhardt Compression Holding from CHF 696.40 to about CHF 700.33, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin and future P/E that modestly adjust their pricing framework. Analyst Commentary Analysts looking at Burckhardt Compression Holding are updating their models with a modestly higher fair value, and their views cluster around how well the company can execute against its current assumptions on growth, profitability and valuation multiples.
BUCN
CHF 388.50
Bucher Industries
7D
3.5%
1Y
4.0%

BUCN: Cautious Ratings And Softer Outlook Will Keep Upside In Check

The analyst price target for Bucher Industries has edged up slightly to about CHF 390 from roughly CHF 389, as analysts factor in modest adjustments to growth, margins and future P/E assumptions, while also reflecting more cautious recent ratings that cite a softer near term outlook and limited margin support. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted toward a more cautious stance on Bucher Industries, with shorter term expectations for growth and margins being reset and price targets reduced into the CHF 380 to CHF 397 range.
INRN
CHF 1,984.00
Interroll Holding
7D
1.7%
1Y
-16.1%

INRN: Reset Expectations And Modest Margin Pressure Will Support Future Return Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Interroll Holding lower by between CHF 100 and CHF 250, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins that are now reflected in the revised fair value model. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a clear reset in expectations around Interroll Holding, with bearish analysts trimming their fair value estimates by CHF 100 to CHF 250.
SUN
CHF 175.80
Sulzer
7D
-0.1%
1Y
20.1%

SUN: Small Model Adjustments Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts have kept their price target for Sulzer steady at €130.00, citing only modest parameter updates to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any major change in their overall outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate remains unchanged at €130.00 per share, indicating no adjustment to the central valuation level.
VACN
CHF 509.20
VAT Group
7D
3.5%
1Y
42.8%

VACN: Fair Value View Balances Semiconductor Cycle Upswing With Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for VAT Group from CHF 378.87 to about CHF 459.63, citing higher price targets from several firms alongside updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on VAT Group reflects a mixed set of views, with some analysts lifting price targets and others turning more cautious on execution risk and sector expectations.
MIKN
CHF 16.82
Mikron Holding
7D
-4.9%
1Y
10.3%
KARN
CHF 258.50
Kardex Holding
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-10.6%
KOMN
CHF 73.80
Komax Holding
7D
5.3%
1Y
-43.4%
BYS
CHF 270.00
Bystronic
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-16.0%
STRN
CHF 19.40
Schlatter Industries
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-9.3%
KLIN
CHF 10.85
Klingelnberg
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-12.1%