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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-2.3%
  • 3M12.8%
  • 1Y-8.4%
  • YTD2.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by Schindler Holding declining 10%. Overall the industry is down 7.5% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 13 Feb 2026CHF 77.7bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b27.3x32x2x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026CHF 76.7bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b30.5x31.6x2x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025CHF 72.3bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b29x29.8x1.9x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025CHF 69.4bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b24.2x28.4x1.8x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025CHF 73.3bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.7x29.9x1.9x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025CHF 71.8bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b22.3x29.3x1.9x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025CHF 73.9bCHF 38.3bCHF 2.5b20.8x29.1x1.9x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025CHF 66.6bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.3x29.2x1.9x
Sun, 25 May 2025CHF 66.7bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.4x29.4x1.9x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025CHF 60.6bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b17.9x27x1.8x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025CHF 69.1bCHF 34.9bCHF 2.3b20.6x29.5x2x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025CHF 67.3bCHF 35.3bCHF 2.4b20.5x27.5x1.9x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025CHF 63.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.2x25.7x1.8x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024CHF 64.6bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.5x26.2x1.8x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024CHF 65.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.4x26.6x1.9x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024CHF 67.6bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.2x27.7x1.9x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b22.3x27.7x1.9x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 35.8bCHF 2.5b20.8x26.9x1.9x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024CHF 67.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b18.5x26.1x1.9x
Mon, 27 May 2024CHF 70.8bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.8x27.3x2x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024CHF 66.1bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.2x25.5x1.8x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024CHF 68.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b20.2x26.6x1.9x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024CHF 69.3bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.9b16.8x24x1.7x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024CHF 64.5bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x22.5x1.6x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023CHF 64.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.2x22.5x1.6x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023CHF 60.3bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.9b15.1x21x1.5x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023CHF 59.3bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.4x21.2x1.4x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023CHF 63.0bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16.8x22.5x1.5x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023CHF 64.5bCHF 41.7bCHF 2.8b17.4x23.2x1.5x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023CHF 67.8bCHF 41.2bCHF 2.5b23x26.7x1.6x
Tue, 30 May 2023CHF 66.7bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b23.6x26.4x1.6x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023CHF 65.6bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b22.8x25.9x1.6x
Sat, 25 Mar 2023CHF 64.3bCHF 40.8bCHF 2.5b26.8x26.1x1.6x
Mon, 20 Feb 2023CHF 65.6bCHF 38.9bCHF 2.4b30.8x27.3x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.3x


Total Market Cap: CHF 65.6bTotal 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 31.9x 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 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.

Industry Trends

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

CH Market0.38%
Industrials0.44%
Machinery-2.28%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles3.28%
Industrial Machinery-2.73%
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 14.6%, 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 17.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Industrial Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 15% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 7.6% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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 494.702.2%
+CHF 320.7m		39.0%PE66.4x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 124.602.6%
+CHF 124.4m		6.5%PE20.5x
BUCN Bucher IndustriesCHF 385.502.9%
+CHF 112.5m		3.5%PE17.5x
SUN SulzerCHF 176.001.5%
+CHF 87.7m		20.5%PE21.8x
SRAIL Stadler RailCHF 21.243.9%
+CHF 80.0m		1.1%PE67.3x

Latest News

GF
CHF 55.15
Georg Fischer
7D
1.8%
1Y
-24.8%

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

Feb 12
Is Georg Fischer AG (VTX:GF) Potentially Undervalued?
SFSN
CHF 124.60
SFS Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
6.5%

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 21.24
Stadler Rail
7D
3.9%
1Y
1.1%

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

Feb 10
The Price Is Right For Stadler Rail AG (VTX:SRAIL)
BCHN
CHF 555.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
2.0%
1Y
-16.4%

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 385.50
Bucher Industries
7D
2.9%
1Y
3.5%

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.
RIEN
CHF 3.63
Rieter Holding
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-95.7%

RIEN: Stable Fair Value Will Rely On Margins And Future P E Assumptions

Narrative Update on Rieter Holding Analysts have adjusted their price targets for Rieter Holding within a relatively tight range, reflecting changes to inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E, while keeping their fair value estimates broadly in line with prior views. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate remains unchanged at 3.575, indicating no adjustment to the core valuation outcome in this update.
DAE
CHF 165.60
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-0.1%
1Y
16.9%

DAE: Large Volume Drug Delivery Collaboration Will Support Attractive Future Share Upside

Analysts have maintained their price target for Dätwyler Holding at CHF 185.00, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that fine tune rather than overhaul their prior view. What's in the News Dätwyler announced a collaboration with LTS Device Technologies and Stevanato Group aimed at broadening large volume subcutaneous drug delivery through convenient on body administration of larger doses to address evolving patient and market needs (Key Developments).
OERL
CHF 3.96
OC Oerlikon
7D
3.1%
1Y
2.3%
SUN
CHF 176.00
Sulzer
7D
1.5%
1Y
20.5%

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 494.70
VAT Group
7D
2.2%
1Y
39.0%

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.
SCHN
CHF 273.00
Schindler Holding
7D
-8.2%
1Y
2.8%

SCHN: Measured Outlook As Recent Upgrades And Event Day Guide Medium Term

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Schindler Holding up from CHF 302.33 to CHF 304.50, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, margins and future P/E after recent positive research updates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the recent fair value adjustment to CHF 304.50 as better aligned with their updated assumptions on discount rates and long term earnings power, which they view as supportive for the current P/E framework.
MIKN
CHF 16.94
Mikron Holding
7D
-0.4%
1Y
12.2%
KARN
CHF 260.00
Kardex Holding
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-11.6%