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Swiss (SMI) Industrial Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D-2.6%
  • 3M0.8%
  • 1Y-5.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Industrial Machinery industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by a pullback from VAT Group of 5.4%. In contrast, Komax Holding has gained 24%. The industry has fallen 5.2% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 20 Aug 2026CHF 65.5bCHF 27.0bCHF 2.0b21.2x33x2.4x
Sat, 18 Jul 2026CHF 68.7bCHF 26.8bCHF 1.9b24.9x36x2.6x
Mon, 15 Jun 2026CHF 67.1bCHF 26.8bCHF 1.9b24.7x35.3x2.5x
Wed, 13 May 2026CHF 65.6bCHF 26.8bCHF 1.9b25.5x34.6x2.4x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026CHF 64.8bCHF 27.0bCHF 1.9b25.2x34.3x2.4x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026CHF 65.2bCHF 27.0bCHF 1.9b24.8x34.1x2.4x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026CHF 72.3bCHF 31.6bCHF 2.2b25.8x33.3x2.3x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026CHF 67.7bCHF 31.6bCHF 2.2b29.1x31.2x2.1x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025CHF 64.9bCHF 31.6bCHF 2.2b29.3x29.9x2.1x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025CHF 65.8bCHF 31.7bCHF 2.2b19.6x29.9x2.1x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025CHF 67.2bCHF 31.8bCHF 2.2b20.7x30.6x2.1x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025CHF 66.9bCHF 31.8bCHF 2.2b22.4x30.5x2.1x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025CHF 63.1bCHF 28.2bCHF 2.0b20.8x31.4x2.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025CHF 62.4bCHF 28.3bCHF 2.0b20.6x30.9x2.2x
Thu, 15 May 2025CHF 61.8bCHF 28.2bCHF 2.0b20.9x30.8x2.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025CHF 54.0bCHF 28.1bCHF 2.0b17.6x27.2x1.9x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025CHF 62.4bCHF 28.4bCHF 2.1b20.6x30.3x2.2x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025CHF 59.2bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b24.3x29x2.1x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025CHF 57.9bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b23.1x28.3x2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024CHF 59.0bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b23.6x28.9x2.1x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024CHF 60.0bCHF 28.4bCHF 2.0b23.9x29.4x2.1x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024CHF 61.2bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b22.2x30.3x2.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024CHF 60.5bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b21.9x29.9x2.1x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024CHF 60.3bCHF 28.7bCHF 2.1b21.4x28.9x2.1x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024CHF 62.2bCHF 29.1bCHF 2.1b19x29.3x2.1x
Fri, 17 May 2024CHF 62.9bCHF 29.1bCHF 2.1b20.8x29.7x2.2x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024CHF 59.9bCHF 29.2bCHF 2.1b22x28.6x2x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024CHF 65.2bCHF 33.5bCHF 2.4b20.3x27.5x1.9x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024CHF 59.5bCHF 34.0bCHF 2.4b16.3x25x1.8x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024CHF 57.8bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b15.6x24.2x1.7x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023CHF 56.9bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b15.4x23.8x1.7x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023CHF 50.4bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b14x21.2x1.5x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023CHF 52.3bCHF 34.3bCHF 2.3b15.8x22.4x1.5x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023CHF 55.2bCHF 34.3bCHF 2.3b16.6x23.7x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.7x


Total Market Cap: CHF 55.2bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.3bTotal Revenue: CHF 34.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Industrial Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swiss Industrial Machinery industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrial Machinery industry have declined 5.2% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.7% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does Swiss Industrial Machinery compare with similar industries?

CH Market-0.71%
Industrials-2.19%
Machinery-2.55%
Industrial Machinery-2.58%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles-2.12%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
KOMN Komax HoldingCHF 74.9023.6%
+CHF 73.3m		-12.9%PS0.7x
OERL OC OerlikonCHF 5.022.2%
+CHF 35.9m		65.7%PE58.5x
BYS BystronicCHF 140.403.4%
+CHF 9.5m		-62.0%PS0.5x
ADVN Adval Tech HoldingCHF 44.002.3%
+CHF 730.0k		7.3%PS0.2x
PEDU Perrot Duval HoldingCHF 83.006.4%
+CHF 672.5k		48.2%PS0.8x

Latest News

GF
CHF 51.50
Georg Fischer
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-21.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 19

GF: Order Momentum And Margin Discipline Will Support Future Repricing

The analyst price target for Georg Fischer has increased from CHF 57.29 to CHF 62.14. Analysts attribute this change to recent upgrades related to order trends and a constructive outlook into 2027.
VACN
CHF 608.40
VAT Group
7D
-5.4%
1Y
123.8%
Narrative Update • Aug 19

VACN: Higher Cycle Rebound Will Test Rich P E And Execution Delivery

VAT Group's updated analyst price target moves from about CHF 617 to about CHF 700, with analysts pointing to revised assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, as well as a series of recent target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on VAT Group shows a cluster of higher price targets between about CHF 600 and CHF 750.
KOMN
CHF 74.90
Komax Holding
7D
23.6%
1Y
-12.9%
Analysis Article • Aug 16

Komax Holding AG (VTX:KOMN) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 35% over the past week following Komax Holding AG 's ( VTX:KOMN...
OERL
CHF 5.02
OC Oerlikon
7D
2.2%
1Y
65.7%
KARN
CHF 240.50
Kardex Holding
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-26.1%
Narrative Update • Aug 12

KARN: Strong Execution And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside

The updated analyst price target for Kardex Holding has increased from CHF 402 to about CHF 444. Analysts cite stronger assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, while still applying a more moderate future P/E multiple and taking into account recent target reductions from Berenberg and Jefferies to CHF 350 and CHF 325 respectively.
DAE
CHF 131.80
Dätwyler Holding
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-2.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 10

DAE: Higher Implied Earnings Quality Will Support Stronger Long-Term Return Prospects

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Dätwyler Holding to about CHF 177 from CHF 188, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly lower discount rate and a marginally reduced future P/E, partly offset by a small improvement in expected profit margins. What’s in the News for Dätwyler Holding No recent company specific news items were identified from the provided sources as of 10 Aug 2026.
SFSN
CHF 130.00
SFS Group
7D
-1.2%
1Y
19.5%
SCHN
CHF 249.50
Schindler Holding
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-15.9%
BYS
CHF 140.40
Bystronic
7D
3.4%
1Y
-62.0%
SUN
CHF 149.00
Sulzer
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-2.5%
Analysis Article • Jul 31

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Sulzer AG (VTX:SUN) After Its Half-Year Results

It's been a good week for Sulzer AG ( VTX:SUN ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...
BCHN
CHF 496.50
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-30.8%
PEDU
CHF 83.00
Perrot Duval Holding
7D
6.4%
1Y
48.2%
ADVN
CHF 44.00
Adval Tech Holding
7D
2.3%
1Y
7.3%