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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y-7.0%
  • YTD1.9%

In the last week, the Machinery industry is flat overall, with Interroll Holding standing out by going down 7.2%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 7.0% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 04 Jun 2026CHF 72.3bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b24.1x32.6x2.2x
Sat, 02 May 2026CHF 71.7bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.1x32.3x2.1x
Mon, 30 Mar 2026CHF 66.6bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b22.3x30.1x2x
Wed, 25 Feb 2026CHF 79.7bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.5b27.1x31.9x2.1x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026CHF 78.9bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.3x32.4x2.1x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025CHF 72.6bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.4b28.9x29.9x1.9x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025CHF 67.7bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b28.9x27.9x1.8x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025CHF 72.1bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.4b20.1x29.5x1.9x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025CHF 74.5bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b21.1x30.4x2x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025CHF 73.6bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b22.8x29.8x1.9x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025CHF 67.5bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.6x29.6x1.9x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025CHF 68.6bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b21.3x30.2x2x
Sun, 04 May 2025CHF 65.5bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b19.6x28.8x1.9x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025CHF 64.7bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b20.5x28.7x1.9x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025CHF 66.9bCHF 35.3bCHF 2.5b20.6x26.5x1.9x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025CHF 65.1bCHF 35.5bCHF 2.5b20.7x26.4x1.8x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024CHF 62.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.5x25.5x1.8x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024CHF 63.2bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.1x25.6x1.8x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024CHF 67.0bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21x27.4x1.9x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024CHF 66.3bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b20.8x27.1x1.9x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024CHF 64.5bCHF 35.5bCHF 2.5b19.4x26x1.8x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024CHF 68.7bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.2x26.4x1.9x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024CHF 69.2bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.6x26.7x1.9x
Mon, 06 May 2024CHF 66.9bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.7x25.8x1.8x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024CHF 67.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b21.9x26.2x1.9x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024CHF 70.8bCHF 41.0bCHF 2.9b18.1x24.5x1.7x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024CHF 65.8bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.6x23x1.6x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023CHF 66.5bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b16x23.2x1.6x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023CHF 62.2bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.5x21.7x1.5x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023CHF 56.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14.4x19.8x1.4x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023CHF 61.1bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b16.5x21.8x1.5x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023CHF 63.3bCHF 41.7bCHF 2.8b17.4x22.9x1.5x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023CHF 66.6bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b23.3x26.5x1.6x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023CHF 66.8bCHF 41.1bCHF 2.5b23.8x26.3x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.3x


Total Market Cap: CHF 66.8bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 41.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.2x202420252026
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 27.2x.
  • 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 4.4% 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 Market-2.32%
Industrials1.76%
Machinery0.91%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles0.92%
Industrial Machinery0.91%
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 13.5%, 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 13% 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
VACN VAT GroupCHF 618.202.2%
+CHF 407.6m		92.0%PE86.5x
SUN SulzerCHF 156.604.7%
+CHF 239.5m		-2.0%PE18x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 128.801.7%
+CHF 85.5m		9.9%PE22.9x
SRAIL Stadler RailCHF 22.381.5%
+CHF 34.0m		7.7%PE25.4x
KLIN KlingelnbergCHF 12.5516.7%
+CHF 15.9m		2.9%PS0.4x

Latest News

SRAIL
CHF 22.38
Stadler Rail
7D
1.5%
1Y
7.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

SRAIL: Order Backlog And 2026 Margin Delivery Guide Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have adjusted the Stadler Rail fair value estimate from CHF 22.77 to CHF 23.50, citing recent price target revisions and upgrades that reflect updated views on revenue, profit margins and expected P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight recent upgrades as a sign that expectations for Stadler Rail’s revenue profile and profit margins are better aligned with the current fair value estimate of CHF 23.50.
RIEN
CHF 3.25
Rieter Holding
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-95.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

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

Analysts have kept their price target on Rieter Holding broadly unchanged in CHF terms, reflecting largely stable fair value assumptions along with slightly adjusted inputs for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that fine tune rather than materially shift their overall view. What's in the News No recent company specific news, periodical coverage, or key developments were provided for Rieter Holding, so there are no current external catalysts to highlight based on the available sources.
KLIN
CHF 12.55
Klingelnberg
7D
16.7%
1Y
2.9%
SUN
CHF 156.60
Sulzer
7D
4.7%
1Y
-2.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

SUN: Stable Assumptions And Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their CHF 220.00 price target for Sulzer unchanged, pointing to relatively stable fair value assumptions along with slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs. What's in the News No recent company specific news items were provided in the available sources, so there are currently no discrete events to highlight for Sulzer.
DAE
CHF 161.00
Dätwyler Holding
7D
0.4%
1Y
39.8%
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BCHN
CHF 511.00
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-18.8%
Narrative Update • May 30

BCHN: Future Upside Will Rely On Defended Margins And Premium P/E

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Burckhardt Compression Holding to CHF633.50 from CHF661.83, reflecting updated assumptions around higher discount rates, softer revenue expectations, and a slightly adjusted future P/E multiple, while keeping profit margin forecasts broadly steady. Analyst Commentary Recent sell side commentary around Burckhardt Compression Holding focuses on how updated assumptions feed into the trimmed CHF633.50 price target, rather than signaling a clear directional call on the stock.
VACN
CHF 618.20
VAT Group
7D
2.2%
1Y
92.0%
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.
STGN
CHF 33.40
StarragTornos Group
7D
4.7%
1Y
-6.7%
SFSN
CHF 128.80
SFS Group
7D
1.7%
1Y
9.9%
KARN
CHF 266.00
Kardex Holding
7D
-2.2%
1Y
3.5%
INRN
CHF 1,522.00
Interroll Holding
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-22.3%
BYS
CHF 193.00
Bystronic
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-47.6%
BUCN
CHF 316.50
Bucher Industries
7D
0.5%
1Y
-20.8%
Narrative Update • May 10

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

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Bucher Industries from CHF 382.83 to CHF 366.50, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following a recent downgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see support for Bucher Industries' valuation around the revised fair value of CHF 366.50, suggesting the current assumptions on revenue, margins and P/E leave room for solid execution to be rewarded.
GF
CHF 43.18
Georg Fischer
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-32.7%
Narrative Update • May 03

GF: Neutral Rating Shift And Margin Efficiency Will Support Future Rerating

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Georg Fischer from about CHF 62.80 to roughly CHF 61.37, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally higher discount rate and a modestly lower future P/E, even as projected profit margins edge up. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a shift toward a more balanced stance on Georg Fischer, with the fair value estimate adjusted to about CHF 61.37 and at least one target price framed at CHF 44.
MIKN
CHF 17.15
Mikron Holding
7D
-0.3%
1Y
2.4%
KOMN
CHF 56.10
Komax Holding
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-50.5%