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Swiss (SMI) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M-11.9%
  • 1Y-33.6%
  • YTD-12.9%

In the last week, the Materials industry is down 2.5% with Sika down the most at 5.4%. However, the industry is down 34% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Swiss Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 22 Mar 2026CHF 124.8bCHF 54.0bCHF 3.7b24.8x33.6x2.3x
Tue, 17 Feb 2026CHF 138.9bCHF 64.8bCHF 7.0b25.2x19.7x2.1x
Thu, 15 Jan 2026CHF 143.2bCHF 65.4bCHF 7.1b25.6x20.2x2.2x
Sat, 13 Dec 2025CHF 139.1bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b21.5x19.6x2.1x
Mon, 10 Nov 2025CHF 134.1bCHF 65.4bCHF 7.1b20.4x18.9x2x
Wed, 08 Oct 2025CHF 134.8bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b22x18.9x2.1x
Fri, 05 Sep 2025CHF 143.2bCHF 65.5bCHF 7.1b24.2x20x2.2x
Sun, 03 Aug 2025CHF 145.1bCHF 65.9bCHF 7.2b26.1x20x2.2x
Tue, 01 Jul 2025CHF 148.2bCHF 66.2bCHF 7.1b30.6x20.8x2.2x
Thu, 29 May 2025CHF 150.3bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b34.8x25.2x2.5x
Sat, 26 Apr 2025CHF 143.6bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b32.8x24.1x2.4x
Mon, 24 Mar 2025CHF 153.2bCHF 59.5bCHF 6.0b30.9x25.7x2.6x
Wed, 19 Feb 2025CHF 159.7bCHF 60.0bCHF 6.0b30.6x26.7x2.7x
Fri, 17 Jan 2025CHF 146.2bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b28.3x24.7x2.4x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024CHF 150.5bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b29.2x25.5x2.5x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024CHF 155.2bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b31.8x26.2x2.6x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024CHF 158.6bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b34.3x26.9x2.7x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024CHF 154.6bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b29.6x26x2.6x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024CHF 151.1bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.9b29.6x25.6x2.5x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024CHF 155.9bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b27.9x27.2x2.6x
Fri, 31 May 2024CHF 159.3bCHF 60.5bCHF 5.7b29.1x27.8x2.6x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024CHF 154.2bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b28.1x26.9x2.6x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024CHF 155.6bCHF 60.5bCHF 5.6b32.1x27.7x2.6x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024CHF 143.1bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.8b31.9x24.8x2.3x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024CHF 135.6bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.8b32x23.4x2.2x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023CHF 148.6bCHF 62.3bCHF 5.8b35x25.6x2.4x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023CHF 135.1bCHF 62.4bCHF 5.8b31.3x23.3x2.2x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023CHF 130.4bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.8b30.3x22.6x2.1x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023CHF 131.1bCHF 61.9bCHF 5.8b31x22.8x2.1x
Tue, 08 Aug 2023CHF 139.4bCHF 62.2bCHF 6.1b35.9x22.9x2.2x
Thu, 06 Jul 2023CHF 135.4bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b33.5x22.8x2.1x
Sat, 03 Jun 2023CHF 138.0bCHF 63.9bCHF 5.9b33.9x23.2x2.2x
Mon, 01 May 2023CHF 138.2bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b33.7x23.3x2.2x
Wed, 29 Mar 2023CHF 135.4bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b32.9x22.8x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.8x


Total Market Cap: CHF 135.4bTotal Earnings: CHF 5.9bTotal Revenue: CHF 64.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Swiss Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 14% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 5.5% 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 Materials sector?

CH Market-3.73%
Materials-2.48%
Basic Materials0.18%
Metals and Mining0%0
Paper and Forestry Products-3.13%
Chemicals-4.53%
Packaging-7.09%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Basic Materials industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 14.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 40.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 48% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 72% per year.
  • In contrast, the Chemicals industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.6% 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
HOLN HolcimCHF 63.663.0%
+CHF 1.0b		-36.2%PE90.5x

Latest News

VETN
CHF 19.90
Vetropack Holding
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-30.5%
CLN
CHF 6.83
Clariant
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-33.7%

CLN: Lower CHF 7.80 Outlook Will Restrain Upside As Legal Claims Persist

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Clariant to CHF 7.80 from CHF 8.00, reflecting slightly softer expectations that align with recent downgrades and more cautious assumptions on growth and returns. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on Clariant, with the latest moves reflecting concerns around execution, growth visibility and how the current share price lines up with those risks.
SIKA
CHF 126.90
Sika
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-43.8%
SIGN
CHF 10.81
SIG Group
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-39.0%

SIGN: Execution On Cost Cuts And Capex Discipline Will Drive Upside

Narrative Update The analyst price target for SIG Group has been revised to CHF 13.20 from CHF 12.00, as analysts weigh higher long term growth assumptions against a slightly lower fair value estimate and calls for clearer progress on cost cuts, capex discipline, and potential non core asset disposals. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed stance on SIG Group, with the latest rating change offset by higher price targets that suggest some analysts still see valuation support if management can deliver on its plans.
GIVN
CHF 2,678.00
Givaudan
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-31.6%
AMRZ
CHF 41.87
Amrize
7D
-3.8%
1Y
n/a
HOLN
CHF 63.66
Holcim
7D
3.0%
1Y
-36.2%
CPHN
CHF 62.00
CPH Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-15.1%
EMSN
CHF 602.00
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-2.2%