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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 12, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M-11.8%
  • 1Y-12.2%
  • YTD-10.7%

The Machinery industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 13% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 12 Dec 2025CHF 72.0bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29x29.6x1.9x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025CHF 68.0bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b23.1x27.8x1.8x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025CHF 73.8bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.6x30.1x1.9x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025CHF 70.8bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b21.8x28.9x1.9x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025CHF 73.4bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.7x29x1.9x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025CHF 67.8bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.6x29.7x2x
Wed, 28 May 2025CHF 67.9bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.8x29.9x2x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025CHF 62.0bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.2b18.4x27.5x1.8x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025CHF 68.2bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b21.3x30.3x2x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025CHF 67.1bCHF 35.3bCHF 2.4b20.6x27.4x1.9x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025CHF 62.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.3x25.5x1.8x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024CHF 64.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x26.1x1.8x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024CHF 65.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.5x26.5x1.8x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024CHF 67.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.1x27.5x1.9x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024CHF 65.1bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.4x26.6x1.8x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024CHF 64.3bCHF 35.8bCHF 2.5b19.8x25.5x1.8x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b18.5x26.1x1.9x
Thu, 30 May 2024CHF 69.1bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.6x26.6x1.9x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024CHF 66.3bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.3x25.6x1.8x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b20.5x26.4x1.9x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024CHF 69.3bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.9b17.4x24x1.7x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024CHF 63.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.3x22.3x1.5x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023CHF 66.7bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.9x23.3x1.6x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023CHF 60.5bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.9b15.2x21.1x1.5x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023CHF 60.1bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.6x21.4x1.4x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023CHF 61.9bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16.6x22.1x1.5x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023CHF 65.2bCHF 41.7bCHF 2.8b17.6x23.5x1.6x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023CHF 66.0bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b23.9x26.3x1.6x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023CHF 65.9bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23.3x26.1x1.6x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023CHF 66.2bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23.3x26.2x1.6x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023CHF 64.8bCHF 40.8bCHF 2.5b26.8x26.3x1.6x
Thu, 23 Feb 2023CHF 66.3bCHF 39.0bCHF 2.3b30.4x28.6x1.7x
Sat, 21 Jan 2023CHF 64.7bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b28.2x25.7x1.6x
Mon, 19 Dec 2022CHF 58.7bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b25.6x23.3x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.3x


Total Market Cap: CHF 58.7bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 40.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.2x202320242025
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 29.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x.
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 Market0.024%
Industrials0.24%
Machinery-0.45%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles0.11%
Industrial Machinery-0.49%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.7%, 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 19% 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
SUN SulzerCHF 146.202.7%
+CHF 128.2m		9.6%PE18.1x
DAE Dätwyler HoldingCHF 159.602.7%
+CHF 71.4m		12.2%PE89.3x
GF Georg FischerCHF 53.100.8%
+CHF 32.8m		-25.3%PE18x
BCHN Burckhardt Compression HoldingCHF 533.001.7%
+CHF 30.4m		-19.6%PE17.1x
BYS BystronicCHF 268.504.5%
+CHF 23.8m		-14.2%PS0.9x

Latest News

VACN
CHF 389.90
VAT Group
7D
-2.9%
1Y
12.3%
SUN
CHF 146.20
Sulzer
7D
2.7%
1Y
9.6%

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

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sulzer to CHF 173 from CHF 189, citing reduced estimates driven by softer demand from industrial and oil and gas customers amid tariff uncertainties and global conflicts. Analyst Commentary Analysts acknowledge that despite the reduced price target, Sulzer maintains a constructive investment case, with valuation and earnings expectations recalibrated to reflect a more challenging demand backdrop.
OERL
CHF 3.16
OC Oerlikon
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-12.9%
RIEN
CHF 3.31
Rieter Holding
7D
4.8%
1Y
-96.2%

RIEN: Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Rieter Holding, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate, partly offset by a reduced profit margin outlook and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Rieter Holding lowered its full year 2025 sales guidance to around CHF 700 million, down from a previous range of CHF 750 million to CHF 800 million, while still targeting an EBIT margin at the lower end of 0% to 4% (company guidance).
SCHN
CHF 272.00
Schindler Holding
7D
-0.7%
1Y
7.9%
GF
CHF 53.10
Georg Fischer
7D
0.8%
1Y
-25.3%

GF: Expanded High Purity Partnership Will Support Recovery Despite Rising End Market Risks

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Georg Fischer, cutting the implied valuation range from roughly CHF 65 to CHF 85 to CHF 47 to CHF 75 as they factor in weaker revenue growth expectations and rising end market risks, despite only modestly improving margin and earnings multiple assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on Georg Fischer have turned more polarized, with one camp highlighting upside to the current share price and another warning that consensus expectations remain too optimistic given weakening end markets.
DAE
CHF 159.60
Dätwyler Holding
7D
2.7%
1Y
12.2%

DAE: Outlook Will Balance Faster Revenue Outlook With Modestly Higher Profit Margins

Analysts have raised their price target for Dätwyler Holding from CHF 144.25 to CHF 158.00, reflecting increased confidence in faster revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, and a modestly richer future earnings multiple. Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen moderately from CHF 144.25 to CHF 158.00, suggesting a higher intrinsic value assessment for Dätwyler Holding.
BCHN
CHF 533.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
1.7%
1Y
-19.6%

BCHN: Future Earnings Visibility Will Support Long-Term Revenue Stability

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Burckhardt Compression Holding to CHF 696.40 from CHF 696.40, reflecting updated model assumptions that fine tune discount rate and long term earnings expectations without altering their overall fair value view. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Burckhardt Compression Holding remains balanced, with recent model refinements fine tuning assumptions rather than shifting the overall investment stance.
KARN
CHF 276.00
Kardex Holding
7D
-0.9%
1Y
0.7%
SRAIL
CHF 19.48
Stadler Rail
7D
0.3%
1Y
-3.1%

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Nov 26
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INRN
CHF 2,240.00
Interroll Holding
7D
-3.4%
1Y
5.9%

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Nov 20
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BYS
CHF 268.50
Bystronic
7D
4.5%
1Y
-14.2%
KOMN
CHF 67.00
Komax Holding
7D
7.4%
1Y
-43.4%

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

Nov 08
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ADVN
CHF 36.60
Adval Tech Holding
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-53.7%

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Oct 28
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MIKN
CHF 20.70
Mikron Holding
7D
-1.2%
1Y
54.5%