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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-3.3%
  • 3M2.5%
  • 1Y-5.5%
  • YTD1.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has dropped 3.3%, driven by a pullback from VAT Group of 8.2%. The industry has fallen 5.5% in the last year. Looking forward, 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, 09 Jul 2026CHF 72.1bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b23.4x32.3x2.2x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026CHF 71.8bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b24x32.3x2.2x
Mon, 04 May 2026CHF 71.7bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.1x32.3x2.1x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026CHF 66.9bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b22.4x30.3x2x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026CHF 75.0bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b26.6x34.1x2.2x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026CHF 79.0bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29x32.5x2.1x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025CHF 73.1bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.2x30.1x1.9x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025CHF 67.2bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b28.2x27.6x1.8x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025CHF 71.4bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.4b19.6x29.2x1.9x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025CHF 74.5bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b21.1x30.4x2x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025CHF 73.7bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b22.9x29.9x1.9x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025CHF 69.0bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.9x30.3x2x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025CHF 68.7bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.3x30.1x2x
Tue, 06 May 2025CHF 65.4bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b19.4x28.8x1.9x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025CHF 64.9bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.8x28.8x1.9x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025CHF 66.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.2x26.3x1.9x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025CHF 65.1bCHF 35.5bCHF 2.5b20.7x26.4x1.8x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024CHF 62.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.3x25.5x1.8x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024CHF 62.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19x25.5x1.8x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024CHF 67.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b21.2x27.4x1.9x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b20.5x26.9x1.9x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024CHF 65.2bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.2x26.6x1.8x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024CHF 69.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.5x26.9x1.9x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024CHF 69.2bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.6x26.6x1.9x
Wed, 08 May 2024CHF 67.6bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20x26.1x1.9x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024CHF 67.4bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b22.3x26.2x1.9x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024CHF 71.4bCHF 40.7bCHF 2.9b19.7x25x1.8x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024CHF 65.9bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.6x23x1.6x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023CHF 66.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b16x23.2x1.6x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023CHF 62.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x21.9x1.5x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023CHF 56.6bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b14.4x20.2x1.4x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023CHF 60.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16.2x21.6x1.5x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023CHF 62.3bCHF 41.7bCHF 2.8b17x22.5x1.5x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023CHF 66.8bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b23.4x26.6x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.6x


Total Market Cap: CHF 66.8bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 40.6bTotal 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 32.3x 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 3.9% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.3% 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 Market-0.027%
Industrials-3.64%
Machinery-3.28%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles0.31%
Industrial Machinery-3.56%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 1.2% 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 growth rate of 1.2% 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
SUN SulzerCHF 136.702.8%
+CHF 124.8m		-4.3%PE15.8x
OERL OC OerlikonCHF 4.307.5%
+CHF 97.9m		12.8%PS0.9x
SRAIL Stadler RailCHF 23.761.4%
+CHF 32.0m		16.1%PE27x
GF Georg FischerCHF 43.360.7%
+CHF 24.6m		-31.7%PE18.2x
KARN Kardex HoldingCHF 235.001.3%
+CHF 23.1m		-17.4%PE47.2x

Latest News

BYS
CHF 139.00
Bystronic
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-63.9%
VACN
CHF 650.40
VAT Group
7D
-8.2%
1Y
95.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Face Pressure From Execution Risk

VAT Group's updated analyst narrative reflects a higher implied fair value of CHF 436.38, supported by a rising Street price target range that now extends up to CHF 730 as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on VAT Group shows a wide spread of opinions, with price targets ranging from CHF 600 to CHF 730.
BUCN
CHF 312.00
Bucher Industries
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-22.1%
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.
GF
CHF 43.36
Georg Fischer
7D
0.7%
1Y
-31.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

GF: Higher Growth Assumptions Will Support A Rebound From Depressed Multiples

Analysts have reset expectations for Georg Fischer, with the fair value estimate moving from CHF 87.0 to CHF 64.0. Recent Street research, including a cut in the price target to CHF 59, points to revised assumptions on growth, margins and the appropriate P/E multiple. What's in the News No recent Georg Fischer specific news items, periodical coverage, or key developments were provided in the available sources.
OERL
CHF 4.30
OC Oerlikon
7D
7.5%
1Y
12.8%
INRN
CHF 1,278.00
Interroll Holding
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-38.0%
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 150.00
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-3.6%
1Y
24.8%
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 136.70
Sulzer
7D
2.8%
1Y
-4.3%
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.
BCHN
CHF 439.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
-7.3%
1Y
-31.0%
SCHN
CHF 254.50
Schindler Holding
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-9.9%
Analysis Article • Jun 26

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KARN
CHF 235.00
Kardex Holding
7D
1.3%
1Y
-17.4%
New Narrative • Jun 23

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

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SRAIL
CHF 23.76
Stadler Rail
7D
1.4%
1Y
16.1%
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.
STGN
CHF 33.00
StarragTornos Group
7D
1.9%
1Y
0%
SFSN
CHF 131.60
SFS Group
7D
-2.1%
1Y
22.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

SFSN: Updated Assumptions Will Support Steady Outlook And Fair P/E Expectations

Analysts have increased their price target on SFS Group from CHF 130.83 to CHF 137.16, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News No recent company specific news items for SFS Group were provided in the sources listed above.
ADVN
CHF 44.40
Adval Tech Holding
7D
10.4%
1Y
4.7%
MIKN
CHF 16.50
Mikron Holding
7D
2.8%
1Y
0.4%