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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M1.2%
  • 1Y-8.3%
  • YTD-9.3%

In the last week, Machinery has been flat. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 8.3% over the past 12 months. 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, 25 Dec 2025CHF 73.2bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.2x30.1x1.9x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025CHF 67.5bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b27.9x27.8x1.8x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025CHF 71.4bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.4b19.6x29.2x1.9x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025CHF 72.8bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.6x29.7x1.9x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025CHF 73.9bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.6x30x1.9x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025CHF 68.7bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.8x30.2x2x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025CHF 68.7bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.3x30.1x2x
Thu, 08 May 2025CHF 65.1bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b19.7x28.7x1.9x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025CHF 59.5bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b17.8x26.4x1.7x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025CHF 66.4bCHF 35.1bCHF 2.4b20.1x27.7x1.9x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025CHF 64.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.4x26.1x1.8x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024CHF 62.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.3x25.5x1.8x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024CHF 63.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.3x25.8x1.8x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024CHF 66.6bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.9x27.1x1.9x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024CHF 66.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21x27.1x1.9x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024CHF 65.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.4x26.9x1.9x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024CHF 69.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.5x26.8x1.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.5x26.5x1.9x
Fri, 10 May 2024CHF 68.2bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.2x26.3x1.9x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024CHF 67.6bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b22.1x26.3x1.9x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024CHF 71.7bCHF 40.7bCHF 2.9b19.7x25.1x1.8x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024CHF 65.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.7x22.9x1.6x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023CHF 66.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b16x23.2x1.6x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023CHF 62.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x21.9x1.5x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023CHF 56.9bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14.3x19.9x1.4x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023CHF 60.8bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16x21.7x1.5x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023CHF 62.1bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b16.5x22.3x1.5x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023CHF 66.2bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b23x26.4x1.6x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023CHF 68.9bCHF 41.1bCHF 2.5b24.1x27.1x1.7x
Sat, 13 May 2023CHF 66.7bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.5b24.3x26.4x1.6x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023CHF 63.4bCHF 40.8bCHF 2.5b26.3x25.7x1.6x
Wed, 08 Mar 2023CHF 67.1bCHF 40.3bCHF 2.5b30.3x27.3x1.7x
Fri, 03 Feb 2023CHF 67.9bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b29.8x26.9x1.7x
Sun, 01 Jan 2023CHF 59.2bCHF 40.5bCHF 2.5b25.7x23.5x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.5x


Total Market Cap: CHF 59.2bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 40.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.3x202320242025
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 30.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.9x.
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 Market0.73%
Industrials0.82%
Machinery0.53%
Industrial Machinery0.54%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles0.36%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.8%, 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 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
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 281.000.5%
+CHF 161.1m		14.5%PE30.2x
DAE Dätwyler HoldingCHF 163.406.0%
+CHF 156.4m		22.9%PE91.4x
INRN Interroll HoldingCHF 2.19k3.3%
+CHF 58.0m		10.5%PE30.4x
BUCN Bucher IndustriesCHF 368.000.8%
+CHF 30.7m		13.6%PE16.7x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 108.400.6%
+CHF 23.3m		-13.3%PE17.9x

Latest News

RIEN
CHF 3.13
Rieter Holding
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-96.2%

RIEN: Future Earnings Multiple And Profit Margins Will Shape Fair Outlook

Analysts have significantly reduced their price target on Rieter Holding to approximately CHF 3.30 from about CHF 79.00, citing higher expected revenue growth but lower projected profit margins and a much more conservative future earnings multiple. What's in the News Rieter Holding AG lowered its full year 2025 sales guidance to around CHF 700 million, down from the previous range of CHF 750 million to CHF 800 million, while still targeting an operating EBIT margin at the lower end of 0% to 4% (Key Developments).
SCHN
CHF 281.00
Schindler Holding
7D
0.5%
1Y
14.5%

With EPS Growth And More, Schindler Holding (VTX:SCHN) Makes An Interesting Case

Dec 22
With EPS Growth And More, Schindler Holding (VTX:SCHN) Makes An Interesting Case
OERL
CHF 3.19
OC Oerlikon
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-7.4%

OERL: Future Returns Will Reflect Margin Discipline And Leadership Transition

Analysts have trimmed their price target on OC Oerlikon by approximately CHF 0.01 to CHF 3.33. This reflects slightly weaker near term revenue growth expectations, despite a modest improvement in projected profit margins.
GF
CHF 53.40
Georg Fischer
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-21.8%

GF: Expanded High Purity Partnership Will Drive Recovery Despite Softer End Markets

Analysts have reduced their blended price target on Georg Fischer by CHF 10. This reflects increased caution around end market risks and a view that prior earnings expectations had been overly optimistic.
DAE
CHF 163.40
Dätwyler Holding
7D
6.0%
1Y
22.9%

DAE: Higher Future Earnings Multiple Will Drive Stronger Share Performance

Analysts have raised their price target on Dätwyler Holding from CHF 143 to CHF 174, citing slightly firmer long term revenue growth expectations, improved profit margin forecasts, and a higher anticipated future valuation multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: increased from CHF 143 to CHF 174, representing a material upward revision to the target level.
VACN
CHF 384.40
VAT Group
7D
0.1%
1Y
11.7%

VACN: Share Price Will Track Semiconductor Cycle Recovery Into 2026 Upswing

The analyst price target for VAT Group has increased to about CHF 379 from roughly CHF 368, as analysts highlight improving medium term growth prospects and a slightly higher future valuation multiple, despite only modest tweaks to revenue growth and discount rate assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mixed but gradually improving outlook for VAT Group, with bullish analysts highlighting upside into the 2026 to 2027 cycle and more cautious voices focused on valuation discipline and execution risk in the nearer term.
BCHN
CHF 543.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
0.9%
1Y
-15.4%

BCHN: Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Earnings Visibility

Analysts slightly raised their price target on Burckhardt Compression Holding, citing updated modeling assumptions that reflect a modestly lower discount rate and slightly compressed long term profit margins while still supporting the shares at around CHF 696.40. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to the updated Burckhardt Compression Holding model highlight a more nuanced view of the company’s risk reward profile, with adjustments focused on discount rate assumptions, long term margin sustainability, and the balance between growth and capital intensity.
INRN
CHF 2,190.00
Interroll Holding
7D
3.3%
1Y
10.5%

INRN: Higher Revenue Outlook Will Offset Modestly Lower Future Profit Margins

Analysts have raised their price target for Interroll Holding from CHF 2,000 to approximately CHF 2,375. This reflects increased confidence in higher long term revenue growth, despite a modest uptick in the assumed discount rate and slightly lower projected profit margins.
BUCN
CHF 368.00
Bucher Industries
7D
0.8%
1Y
13.6%

BUCN: Improved Margins And Higher Multiple Will Drive Future Outperformance

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Bucher Industries to CHF 416.00. This reflects expectations of slightly improved profit margins and valuation multiples, despite a tempered revenue growth outlook.
KARN
CHF 276.50
Kardex Holding
7D
0.9%
1Y
2.6%
SFSN
CHF 108.40
SFS Group
7D
0.6%
1Y
-13.3%

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
SRAIL
CHF 19.94
Stadler Rail
7D
-0.5%
1Y
1.2%

Stadler Rail (VTX:SRAIL) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Nov 26
Stadler Rail (VTX:SRAIL) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
BYS
CHF 266.00
Bystronic
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-13.9%
KOMN
CHF 64.30
Komax Holding
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-43.1%

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
MIKN
CHF 20.55
Mikron Holding
7D
-1.0%
1Y
47.8%