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Swiss (SMI) Machinery Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D1.0%
  • 3M1.8%
  • 1Y-8.7%
  • YTD1.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has risen 1.0%, driven by gains from VAT Group of 3.5%. In the same time, Kardex Holding was down 13%. In contrast, the industry has lost 8.7% in the last 12 months. 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
Tue, 09 Jun 2026CHF 71.8bCHF 33.4bCHF 2.2b24x32.3x2.2x
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
Fri, 16 Jun 2023CHF 68.6bCHF 41.1bCHF 2.5b24.4x27x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27x


Total Market Cap: CHF 68.6bTotal 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 32.3x 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 Market0.43%
Industrials0.86%
Machinery1.03%
Construction Machinery and Vehicles1.03%
Industrial Machinery1.03%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 29.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.7% 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 2.7% 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 615.803.5%
+CHF 617.3m		89.1%PE86.1x
SCHN Schindler HoldingCHF 254.000.8%
+CHF 213.8m		-12.1%PE26.6x
SUN SulzerCHF 152.403.2%
+CHF 158.6m		-4.4%PE17.6x
SFSN SFS GroupCHF 127.401.6%
+CHF 77.8m		8.0%PE22.6x
DAE Dätwyler HoldingCHF 160.202.3%
+CHF 61.2m		33.7%PE33.7x

Latest News

BCHN
CHF 458.50
Burckhardt Compression Holding
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-26.8%
SFSN
CHF 127.40
SFS Group
7D
1.6%
1Y
8.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

SFSN: Updated Assumptions Will Support Steady Outlook And Fair P/E Expectations

Analysts have increased their price target on SFS Group from CHF 130.83 to CHF 137.16, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News No recent company specific news items for SFS Group were provided in the sources listed above.
BUCN
CHF 316.50
Bucher Industries
7D
1.6%
1Y
-22.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

BUCN: Share Buyback And Steady 2026 Margins Will Support Upside

Narrative Update on Bucher Industries The analyst price target for Bucher Industries has been adjusted slightly lower to about CHF365 from roughly CHF367, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations following a more cautious research stance on the stock. What's in the News Bucher Industries issued earnings guidance for 2026 and currently expects sales to be stable on a comparable basis.
INRN
CHF 1,460.00
Interroll Holding
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-25.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

INRN: Stable Fair Value Views Will Support Future Earnings Power

Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Interroll Holding by CHF 100 to reflect updated views from recent research such as the Berenberg report, while the underlying fair value and key model assumptions remain broadly unchanged. What's in the News Interroll Holding AG appointed Stephan Schärer as Chief Financial Officer, with his tenure scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026.
DAE
CHF 160.20
Dätwyler Holding
7D
2.3%
1Y
33.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

DAE: Higher Implied Earnings Quality Will Support Bullish Outlook On Future Returns

Analysts have increased their price target for Dätwyler Holding by CHF 4 to CHF 187.5, reflecting refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What's in the News No recent company specific news items, periodical coverage or key developments were provided for Dätwyler Holding in the available sources.
SRAIL
CHF 21.88
Stadler Rail
7D
-1.1%
1Y
5.5%
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 3.19
Rieter Holding
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-95.8%
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.
SCHN
CHF 254.00
Schindler Holding
7D
0.8%
1Y
-12.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

SCHN: Refined Discount Rate And P/E Framework Will Support Gradual Bullish Repricing

Analysts have nudged their price target on Schindler Holding higher by about CHF 2 to reflect slightly adjusted fair value estimates, fine tuned discount rate and growth assumptions, and updated P/E expectations following recent research updates at major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates frame Schindler Holding as a stock where expectations are being fine tuned rather than dramatically reset, with price targets adjusted by a few francs and views focused on how reliably the company can execute against current assumptions.
KLIN
CHF 12.65
Klingelnberg
7D
13.5%
1Y
-3.4%
SUN
CHF 152.40
Sulzer
7D
3.2%
1Y
-4.4%
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.
OERL
CHF 3.66
OC Oerlikon
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-2.2%
VACN
CHF 615.80
VAT Group
7D
3.5%
1Y
89.1%
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 33.80
StarragTornos Group
7D
3.4%
1Y
-3.4%
KARN
CHF 231.00
Kardex Holding
7D
-13.2%
1Y
-10.8%
BYS
CHF 183.80
Bystronic
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-50.6%
KOMN
CHF 53.30
Komax Holding
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-53.0%