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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M3.4%
  • 1Y-5.2%
  • YTD3.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by a pullback from VAT Group of 4.1%. However, the industry is down 5.2% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 12 Jul 2026CHF 73.6bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b24.4x33x2.2x
Tue, 09 Jun 2026CHF 71.7bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b23.7x32.2x2.1x
Thu, 07 May 2026CHF 73.6bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b25.9x33.2x2.2x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026CHF 67.5bCHF 33.6bCHF 2.2b22.8x30.6x2x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026CHF 75.0bCHF 33.3bCHF 2.2b26.8x34.2x2.3x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026CHF 79.1bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b28.6x32.6x2.1x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025CHF 73.2bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b29.3x30.1x1.9x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025CHF 67.5bCHF 37.9bCHF 2.4b27.9x27.8x1.8x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025CHF 71.6bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.4b19.7x29.3x1.9x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025CHF 72.6bCHF 38.1bCHF 2.5b20.5x29.6x1.9x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025CHF 73.1bCHF 38.0bCHF 2.5b22.5x29.7x1.9x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025CHF 68.7bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b19.8x30.2x2x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025CHF 69.1bCHF 34.7bCHF 2.3b20.6x30.3x2x
Fri, 09 May 2025CHF 65.7bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.3b19.9x28.9x1.9x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025CHF 59.5bCHF 34.6bCHF 2.2b17.8x26.4x1.7x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025CHF 67.5bCHF 35.1bCHF 2.4b19.9x28.1x1.9x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025CHF 64.7bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b20.7x26.3x1.8x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024CHF 63.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.5x25.8x1.8x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024CHF 63.5bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b19.3x25.8x1.8x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024CHF 66.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.5b21x27x1.9x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024CHF 67.4bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.7x27.6x1.9x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024CHF 65.8bCHF 35.4bCHF 2.4b21.4x26.9x1.9x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024CHF 69.3bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b19.3x26.6x1.9x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024CHF 69.0bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b19.6x26.5x1.9x
Sat, 11 May 2024CHF 68.9bCHF 36.3bCHF 2.6b20.6x26.6x1.9x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024CHF 67.6bCHF 36.4bCHF 2.6b22.1x26.3x1.9x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024CHF 70.6bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.8b19.6x25.1x1.7x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024CHF 65.9bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.8x23x1.6x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023CHF 66.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b16x23.2x1.6x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023CHF 62.3bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b15.3x21.7x1.5x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023CHF 56.6bCHF 41.5bCHF 2.9b14.2x19.8x1.4x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023CHF 60.4bCHF 41.6bCHF 2.8b15.8x21.5x1.5x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023CHF 62.1bCHF 41.8bCHF 2.8b16.5x22.3x1.5x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023CHF 66.5bCHF 40.6bCHF 2.5b23x26.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 66.5bTotal Earnings: CHF 2.5bTotal Revenue: CHF 40.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Machinery Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.4x202420252026
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 33.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.4x.
  • 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 3.9% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.3% 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-1.44%
Industrials-3.63%
Machinery-2.52%
Industrial Machinery-2.38%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles-4.27%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 1.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 17.3x.
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 1.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Construction Machinery and Vehicles industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 137.202.1%
+CHF 108.9m		24.3%PE24.4x
SUN SulzerCHF 140.001.2%
+CHF 54.0m		-2.8%PE16.1x
OERL OC OerlikonCHF 4.383.4%
+CHF 47.3m		14.3%PS0.9x
ADVN Adval Tech HoldingCHF 45.601.3%
+CHF 438.0k		-6.9%PS0.2x
PEDU Perrot Duval HoldingCHF 51.001.0%
+CHF 67.2k		-13.6%PS0.5x

Latest News

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1Y
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SFSN
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SFS Group
7D
2.1%
1Y
24.3%
PEDU
CHF 51.00
Perrot Duval Holding
7D
1.0%
1Y
-13.6%
VACN
CHF 680.60
VAT Group
7D
-4.1%
1Y
101.1%
OERL
CHF 4.38
OC Oerlikon
7D
3.4%
1Y
14.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

OERL: Higher Revenue Outlook And P/E Re-Rating Will Support Upside

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BYS
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Bystronic
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-65.5%
GF
CHF 43.82
Georg Fischer
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-32.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

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INRN
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Interroll Holding
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-37.3%
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SUN
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Sulzer
7D
1.2%
1Y
-2.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

SUN: Modest Margin Reset Will Still Support Future Upside

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SCHN
CHF 255.50
Schindler Holding
7D
-2.5%
1Y
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7D
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1Y
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SRAIL
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Stadler Rail
7D
-9.1%
1Y
10.7%
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ADVN
CHF 45.60
Adval Tech Holding
7D
1.3%
1Y
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