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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 02, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M-8.5%
  • 1Y-12.4%
  • YTD-11.7%

The Machinery industry is up 3.3% in the last week, with VAT Group up 9.4%. However, the industry is down 12% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 03 Dec 2025CHF 71.2bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29.2x29.3x1.9x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025CHF 70.7bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b19.3x28.8x1.9x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025CHF 71.5bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.2x29.2x1.9x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025CHF 73.7bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.7x30x1.9x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025CHF 68.9bCHF 34.4bCHF 2.3b19.5x30.4x2x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025CHF 66.4bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20x29.1x1.9x
Mon, 19 May 2025CHF 68.1bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.9x30x2x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025CHF 61.9bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b18.5x27.5x1.8x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025CHF 67.8bCHF 35.2bCHF 2.4b19.5x28.2x1.9x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025CHF 65.1bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b19.9x26.9x1.8x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025CHF 64.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.1x26.1x1.8x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.2x26.7x1.9x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024CHF 65.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.3x26.5x1.8x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22x28.3x1.9x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22x26.9x1.9x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.8bCHF 2.6b20.3x25.6x1.8x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024CHF 68.2bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19x26.3x1.9x
Tue, 21 May 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.6x26.6x1.9x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024CHF 66.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b20.5x25.8x1.8x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024CHF 73.1bCHF 40.4bCHF 2.8b20.7x25.7x1.8x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 41.3bCHF 2.8b16.3x23.4x1.6x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024CHF 64.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.6x22.6x1.6x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023CHF 63.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.4x22.2x1.5x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023CHF 59.3bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14.8x20.7x1.4x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023CHF 60.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.9x21.5x1.4x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023CHF 63.3bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b16.9x22.8x1.5x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023CHF 66.1bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.7b17.4x24.1x1.6x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023CHF 65.4bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.5b22.7x25.7x1.6x
Wed, 24 May 2023CHF 65.8bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23.9x26x1.6x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023CHF 66.7bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23.3x26.4x1.6x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023CHF 65.1bCHF 40.8bCHF 2.5b26.4x26.4x1.6x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023CHF 66.4bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b30.2x26.4x1.6x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023CHF 63.2bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b27.8x25.1x1.6x
Sat, 10 Dec 2022CHF 60.3bCHF 40.4bCHF 2.5b27.5x24.3x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

24.3x


Total Market Cap: CHF 60.3bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 40.4bTotal 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 29.3x 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 2.0% 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 Market1.57%
Industrials2.38%
Machinery3.30%
Industrial Machinery3.40%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles2.25%
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 13.1%, 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 17.2x.
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
VACN VAT GroupCHF 370.4010.6%
+CHF 1.1b		5.5%PE49.7x
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 275.001.7%
+CHF 483.3m		9.1%PE29.6x
SUN SulzerCHF 140.002.6%
+CHF 121.4m		4.3%PE17.3x
INRN Interroll HoldingCHF 2.28k2.9%
+CHF 53.9m		6.3%PE31.6x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 103.401.2%
+CHF 46.6m		-19.3%PE17x

Latest News

SFSN
CHF 103.40
SFS Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
-19.3%

SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 73% Above Its Share Price

Nov 29
SFS Group AG's (VTX:SFSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 73% Above Its Share Price
BUCN
CHF 353.50
Bucher Industries
7D
-1.0%
1Y
3.2%

BUCN: Higher P/E Multiple Will Drive Potential Outperformance Despite Margin Pressure

Analysts have revised their price target for Bucher Industries downward from CHF 424.50 to CHF 416.00, based on slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, as well as a modestly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Lowered from CHF 424.50 to CHF 416.00, reflecting a modest decline.
SCHN
CHF 275.00
Schindler Holding
7D
1.7%
1Y
9.1%

SCHN: Asian Market Agreement And Sector Pressures Will Shape Future Outlook

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price targets for Schindler Holding, with recent estimates ranging from CHF 287 to CHF 296. This reflects mixed views driven by both firm-specific and broader sector considerations.
SUN
CHF 140.00
Sulzer
7D
2.6%
1Y
4.3%

SUN: Long-Term Value Will Prevail Despite Softer Industrial Demand

Analysts have lowered their price target for Sulzer from CHF 189 to CHF 173, citing softer industrial and oil and gas demand due to ongoing tariff uncertainties and global conflicts. Analyst Commentary Analysts have shared their perspectives on Sulzer in light of the revised price target.
KARN
CHF 275.00
Kardex Holding
7D
1.5%
1Y
0.9%

Capital Investment Trends At Kardex Holding (VTX:KARN) Look Strong

Nov 27
Capital Investment Trends At Kardex Holding (VTX:KARN) Look Strong
BCHN
CHF 525.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-19.5%

These 4 Measures Indicate That Burckhardt Compression Holding (VTX:BCHN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Burckhardt Compression Holding (VTX:BCHN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
RIEN
CHF 3.10
Rieter Holding
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-96.4%

RIEN: Lower Discount Rate And Improved Margins Will Drive Share Price Upside

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Rieter Holding to CHF 3.68. They cite a lower discount rate and improved profit margins as key factors offsetting marginally lower projected revenue growth.
DAE
CHF 154.40
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-2.6%
1Y
12.2%
OERL
CHF 3.15
OC Oerlikon
7D
3.8%
1Y
-14.4%

OERL: Market Share Opportunities Will Drive Medium-Term Profitability Improvements

Narrative Update on OC Oerlikon Analysts slightly raised their fair value estimate for OC Oerlikon to CHF 3.33 from CHF 3.27, citing recent research that highlighted increased caution because of weaker revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts note that the recent fair value estimate increase indicates underlying resilience in the company’s valuation, even amidst operational challenges.
GF
CHF 52.25
Georg Fischer
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-24.3%

GF: Recent Coverage Shift Will Support Recovery Amid End Market Uncertainty

Georg Fischer's fair value estimate has been reduced from CHF 79.40 to CHF 72.80. Analysts point to increased end market risks and more cautious outlooks on revenue growth and price targets.
INRN
CHF 2,280.00
Interroll Holding
7D
2.9%
1Y
6.3%

What Interroll Holding AG's (VTX:INRN) P/E Is Not Telling You

Nov 20
What Interroll Holding AG's (VTX:INRN) P/E Is Not Telling You
VACN
CHF 370.40
VAT Group
7D
10.6%
1Y
5.5%

VACN: Share Price Will Reflect Recovery Outlook And Consistent Profitability Forecasts

Analysts have modestly revised their price targets for VAT Group downward. Recent adjustments reflect a cautious outlook, as updated targets ranged from CHF 285 to CHF 340 based on tempered expectations for sector recovery and company performance.
BYS
CHF 252.00
Bystronic
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-20.5%
KOMN
CHF 59.60
Komax Holding
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-46.7%

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
STGN
CHF 29.30
StarragTornos Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-19.9%
MIKN
CHF 19.94
Mikron Holding
7D
2.6%
1Y
43.5%