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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M3.5%
  • 1Y-9.2%
  • YTD0.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has dropped 1.3%, driven by a pullback from Schindler Holding of 2.3%. On the other hand VAT Group is actually up 5.6%. The industry has fallen 9.2% 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
Fri, 12 Jun 2026CHF 71.6bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b23.7x32.2x2.1x
Sun, 10 May 2026CHF 72.5bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.6x32.7x2.2x
Tue, 07 Apr 2026CHF 67.5bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b22.8x30.6x2x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026CHF 72.8bCHF 33.3bCHF 2.3b25.5x32.2x2.2x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026CHF 77.2bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b25.8x31.8x2x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025CHF 73.2bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.2x30.1x1.9x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025CHF 69.5bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b28.4x28.6x1.8x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025CHF 72.6bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.4b19.6x29.7x1.9x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025CHF 73.3bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.3x29.9x1.9x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025CHF 72.6bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.3x29.5x1.9x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025CHF 68.1bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.3x29.9x2x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025CHF 68.0bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.3x29.8x2x
Mon, 12 May 2025CHF 66.0bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20x29.1x1.9x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025CHF 58.8bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b17.6x26.1x1.7x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025CHF 68.3bCHF 35.2bCHF 2.4b20.2x28.2x1.9x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025CHF 66.1bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.9x26.8x1.9x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024CHF 63.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x25.7x1.8x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024CHF 63.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x25.8x1.8x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024CHF 66.0bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.9x26.8x1.9x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024CHF 66.2bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b20.8x27.1x1.9x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024CHF 66.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.6x27.1x1.9x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024CHF 67.4bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.3x25.9x1.9x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024CHF 68.3bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b18.8x26.2x1.9x
Tue, 14 May 2024CHF 68.6bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.6x26.4x1.9x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024CHF 67.6bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b22x26.3x1.9x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024CHF 72.6bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.8b20.3x25.8x1.8x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024CHF 65.9bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.7x23x1.6x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b16x23.2x1.6x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023CHF 64.0bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.7x22.3x1.5x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023CHF 56.2bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b13.7x19.7x1.4x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023CHF 60.2bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.6x21.5x1.4x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023CHF 62.7bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b16.6x22.6x1.5x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023CHF 66.1bCHF 41.1bCHF 2.6b19.6x25.9x1.6x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023CHF 68.4bCHF 41.1bCHF 2.5b24.2x26.9x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.9x


Total Market Cap: CHF 68.4bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 41.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.2x202420252026
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 32.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.2x.
  • 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 declined 4.4% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.7% 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 Market0.75%
Industrials-2.53%
Machinery-1.29%
Industrial Machinery-1.16%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles-2.86%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 17.4x.
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 2.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10.0% 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 654.205.6%
+CHF 1.0b		93.9%PE91.5x
KLIN KlingelnbergCHF 12.655.9%
+CHF 6.2m		-1.6%PS0.4x
ADVN Adval Tech HoldingCHF 46.203.1%
+CHF 1.0m		-9.4%PS0.2x
STRN Schlatter IndustriesCHF 18.901.6%
+CHF 331.4k		-19.2%PS0.2x

Latest News

INRN
CHF 1,360.00
Interroll Holding
7D
-10.2%
1Y
-27.8%
GF
CHF 42.18
Georg Fischer
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-34.4%
KARN
CHF 217.50
Kardex Holding
7D
-17.5%
1Y
-17.1%
VACN
CHF 654.20
VAT Group
7D
5.6%
1Y
93.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 08

VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Face Pressure From Supply Chain Disruptions

The analyst price target for VAT Group has been revised to CHF 410.83 from CHF 465.00. At the same time, analysts are citing higher external price targets from firms such as Citi, Goldman Sachs, Berenberg, Deutsche Bank and RBC Capital to support their updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E levels.
BUCN
CHF 309.50
Bucher Industries
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-21.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

BUCN: Share Buyback And Steady 2026 Margins Will Support Upside

Narrative Update on Bucher Industries The analyst price target for Bucher Industries has been adjusted slightly lower to about CHF365 from roughly CHF367, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations following a more cautious research stance on the stock. What's in the News Bucher Industries issued earnings guidance for 2026 and currently expects sales to be stable on a comparable basis.
DAE
CHF 157.40
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-2.7%
1Y
32.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

DAE: Higher Implied Earnings Quality Will Support Bullish Outlook On Future Returns

Analysts have increased their price target for Dätwyler Holding by CHF 4 to CHF 187.5, reflecting refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What's in the News No recent company specific news items, periodical coverage or key developments were provided for Dätwyler Holding in the available sources.
SRAIL
CHF 21.82
Stadler Rail
7D
-3.5%
1Y
7.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

SRAIL: Order Backlog And 2026 Margin Delivery Guide Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have adjusted the Stadler Rail fair value estimate from CHF 22.77 to CHF 23.50, citing recent price target revisions and upgrades that reflect updated views on revenue, profit margins and expected P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight recent upgrades as a sign that expectations for Stadler Rail’s revenue profile and profit margins are better aligned with the current fair value estimate of CHF 23.50.
SCHN
CHF 249.50
Schindler Holding
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-14.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

SCHN: Refined Discount Rate And P/E Framework Will Support Gradual Bullish Repricing

Analysts have nudged their price target on Schindler Holding higher by about CHF 2 to reflect slightly adjusted fair value estimates, fine tuned discount rate and growth assumptions, and updated P/E expectations following recent research updates at major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates frame Schindler Holding as a stock where expectations are being fine tuned rather than dramatically reset, with price targets adjusted by a few francs and views focused on how reliably the company can execute against current assumptions.
KLIN
CHF 12.65
Klingelnberg
7D
5.9%
1Y
-1.6%
SUN
CHF 142.50
Sulzer
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-9.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

SUN: Stable Assumptions And Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their CHF 220.00 price target for Sulzer unchanged, pointing to relatively stable fair value assumptions along with slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. What's in the News No recent company specific news items were provided in the available sources, so there are currently no discrete events to highlight for Sulzer.
ADVN
CHF 46.20
Adval Tech Holding
7D
3.1%
1Y
-9.4%
STRN
CHF 18.90
Schlatter Industries
7D
1.6%
1Y
-19.2%