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Swiss (SMI) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedAug 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M11.2%
  • 1Y4.6%
  • YTD6.1%

The Materials industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with Sika up 6.7%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 4.6%. 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
Sat, 08 Aug 2026CHF 152.0bCHF 54.4bCHF 3.7b32.6x40.6x2.8x
Mon, 06 Jul 2026CHF 152.1bCHF 54.3bCHF 3.7b30.2x41x2.8x
Wed, 03 Jun 2026CHF 141.1bCHF 54.0bCHF 3.7b26.2x38.2x2.6x
Fri, 01 May 2026CHF 136.5bCHF 54.0bCHF 3.7b26.2x37x2.5x
Sun, 29 Mar 2026CHF 127.7bCHF 54.1bCHF 3.7b25.3x34.3x2.4x
Tue, 24 Feb 2026CHF 142.7bCHF 64.6bCHF 6.9b24.8x20.7x2.2x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026CHF 140.1bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b23.8x19.8x2.1x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025CHF 140.5bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b21.8x19.8x2.2x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025CHF 135.3bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b20.9x19.1x2.1x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025CHF 136.3bCHF 65.4bCHF 7.1b22.5x19.1x2.1x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025CHF 145.9bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b25.8x20.4x2.2x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025CHF 145.1bCHF 65.6bCHF 7.2b25.3x20.1x2.2x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025CHF 148.7bCHF 66.3bCHF 7.1b30.8x20.9x2.2x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025CHF 149.7bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b35x25.1x2.5x
Sat, 03 May 2025CHF 147.4bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b34x24.8x2.5x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025CHF 148.8bCHF 59.5bCHF 6.0b32.4x25x2.5x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025CHF 153.0bCHF 60.1bCHF 6.0b29.8x25.6x2.5x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025CHF 150.6bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b28.6x25.5x2.5x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024CHF 144.3bCHF 59.7bCHF 5.9b27.5x24.4x2.4x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024CHF 149.0bCHF 59.7bCHF 5.9b30.6x25.2x2.5x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024CHF 156.7bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b33.8x26.6x2.6x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024CHF 158.5bCHF 59.9bCHF 5.9b29.6x26.7x2.6x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024CHF 150.2bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.9b29.6x25.4x2.5x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024CHF 158.7bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b28.3x27.7x2.6x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024CHF 159.0bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b27.5x27.7x2.6x
Sun, 05 May 2024CHF 155.3bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b28.6x27.1x2.6x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024CHF 155.8bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.6b29x27.7x2.6x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024CHF 142.7bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.9b28.4x24x2.3x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024CHF 141.1bCHF 62.1bCHF 5.8b33.9x24.2x2.3x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023CHF 147.2bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.8b34.6x25.4x2.4x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023CHF 135.7bCHF 62.4bCHF 5.8b31.1x23.4x2.2x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023CHF 125.0bCHF 61.9bCHF 5.8b29.8x21.7x2x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023CHF 132.6bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.8b30.7x23x2.1x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023CHF 136.9bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.8b33.5x23.6x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.6x


Total Market Cap: CHF 136.9bTotal Earnings: CHF 5.8bTotal Revenue: CHF 62.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.8x202420252026
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 40.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
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 4.3% 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 Materials sector?

CH Market1.72%
Materials1.27%
Packaging5.24%
Chemicals4.70%
Metals and Mining0%0
Paper and Forestry Products0%0
Basic Materials-3.59%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Basic Materials industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 36.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 44% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 52% per year.
  • In contrast, the Chemicals 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
SIKA SikaCHF 194.006.7%
+CHF 1.9b		0.5%PE29.9x
GIVN GivaudanCHF 3.37k4.3%
+CHF 1.3b		-0.8%PE32.6x
SIGN SIG GroupCHF 15.565.9%
+CHF 332.5m		14.7%PS2x
CLN ClariantCHF 10.1010.4%
+CHF 312.4m		22.9%PS0.9x
EMSN EMS-CHEMIE HOLDINGCHF 829.001.4%
+CHF 269.0m		28.5%PE41.6x

Latest News

AMRZ
CHF 38.14
Amrize
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-0.6%
EMSN
CHF 829.00
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
1.4%
1Y
28.5%
SIKA
CHF 194.00
Sika
7D
6.7%
1Y
0.5%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

SIKA: Execution And Facility Expansion Will Test Constructive But Cautious Outlook

The analyst price target for Sika has been raised from CHF 187.82 to CHF 194.86, with analysts citing a series of higher CHF-based targets and comments on improving volumes, execution and margins as key support for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Sika shows a clear tilt toward a more constructive stance, with several higher price targets and rating upgrades tied to execution, margins and the outlook for volumes.
CLN
CHF 10.10
Clariant
7D
10.4%
1Y
22.9%
Analysis Article • Aug 05

Clariant AG Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 28% over the past week following Clariant AG 's ( VTX:CLN ) latest...
HOLN
CHF 70.82
Holcim
7D
-3.4%
1Y
4.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 04

HOLN: Earnings Momentum And Clean Technology Plans Will Offset Rich P/E

Holcim's updated fair value estimate has increased to CHF 65.57 from CHF 63.67, reflecting analysts' recent adjustments to price targets in the CHF 73 to CHF 92 range and their focus on earnings momentum and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Holcim points to a mixed set of views, with most price targets now clustered in the CHF 73 to CHF 92 range.
CPHN
CHF 59.80
CPH Group
7D
3.1%
1Y
-18.8%
SIGN
CHF 15.56
SIG Group
7D
5.9%
1Y
14.7%
Analysis Article • Jul 31

SIG Group AG (VTX:SIGN) Interim Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Investors in SIG Group AG ( VTX:SIGN ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.5% to close at CHF15.15 following the...
GIVN
CHF 3,369.00
Givaudan
7D
4.3%
1Y
-0.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 27

GIVN: Premium Will Face Pressure If Sector Rotation Extends

The new analyst price target for Givaudan is set at CHF 2,886, up from CHF 2,800. It reflects updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate and long term growth, and sits within a wide CHF 2,886 to CHF 3,650 range of recent Street targets and mixed ratings from Underperform to Buy.
GURN
CHF 28.00
Gurit Holding
7D
0.7%
1Y
103.2%
VETN
CHF 18.34
Vetropack Holding
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-41.3%