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Swiss (SMI) Industrial Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M-4.9%
  • 1Y-0.8%
  • YTDn/a

The Industrial Machinery industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with VAT Group up 4.0%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026CHF 62.0bCHF 27.0bCHF 1.9b24.4x32.9x2.3x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026CHF 67.1bCHF 27.0bCHF 2.0b25.5x33.7x2.5x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026CHF 71.6bCHF 31.6bCHF 2.2b25.8x33x2.3x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025CHF 67.5bCHF 31.6bCHF 2.2b29.2x31x2.1x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025CHF 63.9bCHF 31.6bCHF 2.2b28.4x29.4x2x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025CHF 66.7bCHF 31.8bCHF 2.2b19.6x30.5x2.1x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025CHF 67.3bCHF 31.8bCHF 2.2b20.3x30.7x2.1x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025CHF 66.5bCHF 31.8bCHF 2.2b22.3x30.3x2.1x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025CHF 62.0bCHF 28.3bCHF 2.0b20.3x30.8x2.2x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025CHF 62.0bCHF 28.3bCHF 2.0b20.3x30.7x2.2x
Mon, 12 May 2025CHF 60.0bCHF 28.2bCHF 2.0b20x29.9x2.1x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025CHF 53.5bCHF 28.1bCHF 2.0b17.6x27x1.9x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025CHF 62.0bCHF 28.4bCHF 2.1b20.9x29.9x2.2x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025CHF 60.3bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b24.7x29.5x2.1x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024CHF 57.9bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b23.1x28.3x2x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024CHF 58.1bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b23.1x28.5x2x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024CHF 59.7bCHF 28.4bCHF 2.0b23.7x29.3x2.1x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024CHF 59.9bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b22x29.6x2.1x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024CHF 60.1bCHF 28.5bCHF 2.0b22x29.7x2.1x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024CHF 61.1bCHF 29.2bCHF 2.1b19.3x28.8x2.1x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024CHF 62.1bCHF 29.2bCHF 2.1b18.8x29.2x2.1x
Tue, 14 May 2024CHF 61.8bCHF 29.1bCHF 2.1b20.6x29.2x2.1x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024CHF 60.7bCHF 29.2bCHF 2.1b22.1x28.9x2.1x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024CHF 65.8bCHF 33.5bCHF 2.4b20.3x27.7x2x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024CHF 59.3bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b15.7x24.8x1.7x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024CHF 59.9bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b16x25.1x1.8x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023CHF 57.3bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b15.7x23.9x1.7x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023CHF 50.0bCHF 34.2bCHF 2.4b13.7x21x1.5x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023CHF 53.1bCHF 34.3bCHF 2.3b15.6x22.8x1.5x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023CHF 55.8bCHF 34.3bCHF 2.3b16.6x23.9x1.6x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023CHF 58.7bCHF 33.8bCHF 2.1b19.6x27.3x1.7x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023CHF 60.7bCHF 33.8bCHF 2.1b24.2x28.4x1.8x
Wed, 17 May 2023CHF 58.4bCHF 33.7bCHF 2.1b23.9x27.5x1.7x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023CHF 57.2bCHF 33.5bCHF 2.1b26.8x27.7x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.7x


Total Market Cap: CHF 57.2bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.1bTotal Revenue: CHF 33.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Industrial Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.5x202420252026
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 32.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrial Machinery industry have declined 2.9% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.0% 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 Market3.13%
Industrials3.16%
Machinery1.45%
Industrial Machinery1.34%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles2.73%
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
VACN VAT GroupCHF 489.404.0%
+CHF 557.4m		88.9%PE68.4x
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 250.501.0%
+CHF 266.9m		0.6%PE26.4x
SUN SulzerCHF 166.803.1%
+CHF 168.7m		35.8%PE19.2x
GF Georg FischerCHF 41.023.1%
+CHF 100.0m		-23.9%PE17.2x
KARN Kardex HoldingCHF 242.503.9%
+CHF 69.4m		24.9%PE48.8x

Latest News

VACN
CHF 489.40
VAT Group
7D
4.0%
1Y
88.9%

VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Face Pressure As Non AI Demand Lags

The updated analyst price target for VAT Group reflects a modestly higher fair value estimate of CHF 355.58, supported by slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. It is broadly consistent with recent target raises from CHF 400 to CHF 620 across several banks.
GF
CHF 41.02
Georg Fischer
7D
3.1%
1Y
-23.9%

GF: Neutral Upgrade And Stable Margins Will Support Future Rerating

Analysts have revised their price target on Georg Fischer to CHF 62.80 from CHF 63.23, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following recent upgrades in Street research, including a shift to Neutral at CHF 44 from a major bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a shift in tone around Georg Fischer, with the move to a Neutral stance at CHF 44 and a refined price target of CHF 62.80 reflecting updated views on valuation, earnings power and execution risks.
SUN
CHF 166.80
Sulzer
7D
3.1%
1Y
35.8%

SUN: Stable Dividend And Unchanged Outlook Will Likely Keep Shares Overpriced

Analysts are keeping Sulzer's price target steady at CHF 130. Only minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions do not materially change their overall valuation view.
STRN
CHF 18.40
Schlatter Industries
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-12.4%
STGN
CHF 33.00
StarragTornos Group
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-1.2%
KARN
CHF 242.50
Kardex Holding
7D
3.9%
1Y
24.9%
MIKN
CHF 15.84
Mikron Holding
7D
-1.2%
1Y
8.5%
BCHN
CHF 486.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
2.9%
1Y
-4.0%

BCHN: Higher Margins And Premium P/E Will Support Future Resilience

Analysts have nudged their price target for Burckhardt Compression Holding slightly lower to about CHF685 from around CHF694, reflecting updated assumptions for more moderate revenue growth, a marginally higher discount rate, a slightly higher profit margin and a modestly lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for the shares to support a higher multiple over time, citing the slightly higher profit margin assumptions as a sign that the business model can sustain healthy earnings power relative to the current P/E.
SCHN
CHF 250.50
Schindler Holding
7D
1.0%
1Y
0.6%

SCHN: Cost Execution Progress Will Drive Bullish Repricing Despite Neutral Rating Shift

Schindler Holding's analyst price target has been reset slightly higher to CHF 319. The change reflects a mix of new Neutral initiations and downgrades citing slower cost savings, alongside modest trims to Buy-rated targets around CHF 326.
DAE
CHF 143.80
Dätwyler Holding
7D
2.0%
1Y
31.4%

DAE: Drug Delivery Partnership Will Support Steady Outlook At Current Valuation

Analysts now hold Dätwyler Holding's fair value steady at about CHF 143, with only slight model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions driving a very marginal change in their overall price target stance. What's in the News Dätwyler Holding announced a collaboration with LTS Device Technologies and Stevanato Group to broaden large-volume subcutaneous drug delivery through convenient on-body administration of larger doses for patients and market needs (Key Developments).
SFSN
CHF 118.00
SFS Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
20.4%
PEDU
CHF 45.60
Perrot Duval Holding
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-6.6%