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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D1.6%
  • 3M-0.2%
  • 1Y-5.9%
  • YTD2.0%

In the last week, the Machinery industry is up 1.6%, with Schindler Holding up 0.8%. However, the industry is down 5.9% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 02 Jun 2026CHF 72.4bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.4x32.6x2.2x
Thu, 30 Apr 2026CHF 70.9bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.1x32x2.1x
Sat, 28 Mar 2026CHF 66.6bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b22.3x30.1x2x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026CHF 79.8bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.5b27.7x32x2.1x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026CHF 77.4bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b28.6x31.8x2x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025CHF 72.8bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b28.8x30x1.9x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025CHF 68.5bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.2x28.2x1.8x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025CHF 72.6bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.4b20.3x29.7x1.9x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025CHF 73.0bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b21x29.8x1.9x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025CHF 73.6bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b22.8x29.8x1.9x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025CHF 67.2bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.6x29.5x1.9x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025CHF 67.2bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b21.3x29.6x1.9x
Fri, 02 May 2025CHF 65.5bCHF 34.5bCHF 2.2b18.9x29.1x1.9x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025CHF 65.6bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b21.3x29.1x1.9x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025CHF 66.8bCHF 35.3bCHF 2.5b20.2x26.5x1.9x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025CHF 64.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b21x26.3x1.8x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024CHF 62.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.5x25.5x1.8x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024CHF 63.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.4x25.9x1.8x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024CHF 68.1bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b20.8x27.9x1.9x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024CHF 65.9bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b20.6x27x1.9x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024CHF 64.5bCHF 35.5bCHF 2.5b19.1x25.9x1.8x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024CHF 68.8bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.3x26.5x1.9x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024CHF 69.3bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.6x26.7x1.9x
Sat, 04 May 2024CHF 66.9bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.7x25.8x1.8x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024CHF 67.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b21.8x26.2x1.9x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024CHF 70.9bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.9b18.3x24.5x1.7x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024CHF 65.3bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.4x22.8x1.6x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023CHF 66.5bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b16x23.2x1.6x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023CHF 62.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.8x21.8x1.5x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023CHF 57.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b14.5x20.5x1.4x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023CHF 61.2bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16.5x21.8x1.5x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023CHF 64.3bCHF 41.7bCHF 2.8b17.6x23.3x1.5x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023CHF 64.8bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b23.3x25.8x1.6x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023CHF 67.0bCHF 41.1bCHF 2.5b23.9x26.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 67.0bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 41.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.1x202420252026
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 32.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Machinery industry have declined 4.5% 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 Market0.62%
Industrials0.81%
Machinery1.61%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles3.55%
Industrial Machinery1.46%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 28.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.6% 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 2.6% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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 252.000.8%
+CHF 216.6m		-11.3%PE26.4x
SUN SulzerCHF 147.702.1%
+CHF 104.6m		-6.5%PE17x
SRAIL Stadler RailCHF 22.123.8%
+CHF 82.0m		7.3%PE25.1x
OERL OC OerlikonCHF 3.733.8%
+CHF 44.1m		-1.0%PS0.8x
MIKN Mikron HoldingCHF 17.104.6%
+CHF 12.5m		3.6%PE8.8x

Latest News

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Dätwyler Holding
7D
-1.8%
1Y
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OC Oerlikon
7D
3.8%
1Y
-1.0%
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7D
6.2%
1Y
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VACN
CHF 595.20
VAT Group
7D
-3.6%
1Y
91.6%
Narrative Update • May 25

VACN: Elevated Cycle Hopes Will Meet Rich Re Rating And Execution Risks

Analysts have lifted the VAT Group price target range, with the fair value estimate moving from CHF 516.25 to about CHF 602.53. They have factored in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, P/E levels and a slightly higher discount rate, reflected in a series of recent target hikes across major banks.
SFSN
CHF 125.40
SFS Group
7D
-0.2%
1Y
8.3%
RIEN
CHF 3.24
Rieter Holding
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-95.7%
Narrative Update • May 19

RIEN: Fair Value Outlook Will Depend On Margins And Future P E

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Rieter Holding slightly to reflect updated fair value assumptions around CHF 3.48, along with revised inputs for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from CHF 3.575 to CHF 3.48.
SRAIL
CHF 22.12
Stadler Rail
7D
3.8%
1Y
7.3%
Narrative Update • May 19

SRAIL: Execution And Margin Pressures Will Challenge Optimistic Multi Year Revenue Guidance

Analysts have adjusted their outlook on Stadler Rail with a modest refinement to the implied price target. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins across recent UBS, JPMorgan, Oddo BHF and Kepler Cheuvreux research, while leaving the central fair value view at CHF 19.40.
SUN
CHF 147.70
Sulzer
7D
2.1%
1Y
-6.5%
Narrative Update • May 18

SUN: Dividend Visibility And Firmer Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept Sulzer's price target steady at CHF220. They point to only small model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a change in their overall view on the stock.
SCHN
CHF 252.00
Schindler Holding
7D
0.8%
1Y
-11.3%
Narrative Update • May 17

SCHN: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Drive Gradual Bullish Repricing

Narrative Update Schindler Holding's analyst price target has been raised by CHF 3 to CHF 319. Analysts cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change.
KARN
CHF 266.00
Kardex Holding
7D
-0.2%
1Y
8.8%
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Interroll Holding
7D
-1.4%
1Y
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BYS
CHF 199.00
Bystronic
7D
2.1%
1Y
-42.8%
BUCN
CHF 311.50
Bucher Industries
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-20.8%
Narrative Update • May 10

BUCN: Share Buyback And Stable Margins Will Support Upside After Recent Downgrade

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GF
CHF 42.38
Georg Fischer
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-33.0%
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MIKN
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Mikron Holding
7D
4.6%
1Y
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Komax Holding
7D
1.3%
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