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Swiss (SMI) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D3.2%
  • 3M-4.0%
  • 1Y-21.9%
  • YTD-18.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 3.2%, driven by gains from every company within the industry. In contrast, the industry has lost 22% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 5.9% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 15 Nov 2025CHF 137.8bCHF 65.2bCHF 7.1b20.9x19.4x2.1x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025CHF 134.1bCHF 65.4bCHF 7.1b22.1x18.8x2.1x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025CHF 145.5bCHF 65.3bCHF 7.1b25.4x20.4x2.2x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025CHF 144.6bCHF 65.6bCHF 7.3b25.2x19.9x2.2x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025CHF 148.1bCHF 66.3bCHF 7.1b31x20.8x2.2x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025CHF 148.5bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b35x24.9x2.5x
Thu, 01 May 2025CHF 144.9bCHF 59.4bCHF 6.0b33.4x24.3x2.4x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025CHF 148.8bCHF 59.5bCHF 6.0b32.4x25x2.5x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025CHF 155.4bCHF 60.1bCHF 6.0b30.7x26x2.6x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025CHF 149.5bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b28.5x25.3x2.5x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024CHF 145.5bCHF 59.7bCHF 5.9b27.8x24.6x2.4x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024CHF 149.0bCHF 59.7bCHF 5.9b31x25.2x2.5x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024CHF 157.9bCHF 59.8bCHF 5.9b34.1x26.8x2.6x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024CHF 155.7bCHF 59.9bCHF 5.9b29.4x26.2x2.6x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024CHF 150.2bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.9b29.6x25.4x2.5x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024CHF 157.4bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b28.9x27.5x2.6x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024CHF 156.9bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b27.7x27.4x2.6x
Fri, 03 May 2024CHF 153.5bCHF 60.4bCHF 5.7b28.4x26.8x2.5x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024CHF 155.8bCHF 60.5bCHF 5.6b29x27.7x2.6x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024CHF 144.1bCHF 61.9bCHF 5.7b32.1x25.2x2.3x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024CHF 136.1bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.8b32.5x23.5x2.2x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023CHF 147.2bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.8b34.6x25.4x2.4x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023CHF 135.2bCHF 62.4bCHF 5.8b31.3x23.3x2.2x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023CHF 129.8bCHF 61.9bCHF 5.8b30.1x22.5x2.1x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023CHF 130.8bCHF 61.9bCHF 5.8b30.4x22.7x2.1x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023CHF 136.9bCHF 62.0bCHF 5.8b33.7x23.6x2.2x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023CHF 133.4bCHF 63.9bCHF 5.9b32.6x22.4x2.1x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023CHF 137.1bCHF 63.9bCHF 5.9b33.8x23.1x2.1x
Sat, 06 May 2023CHF 140.5bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b34.2x23.7x2.2x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023CHF 139.2bCHF 64.0bCHF 5.9b33.8x23.4x2.2x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023CHF 137.8bCHF 62.9bCHF 6.6b30.9x21x2.2x
Fri, 27 Jan 2023CHF 136.4bCHF 62.5bCHF 5.7b32.2x24x2.2x
Sun, 25 Dec 2022CHF 122.9bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.6b29.3x21.9x2x
Tue, 22 Nov 2022CHF 130.7bCHF 62.2bCHF 5.6b32.1x23.4x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.4x


Total Market Cap: CHF 130.7bTotal Earnings: CHF 5.6bTotal Revenue: CHF 62.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Swiss Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 24x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Swiss Materials industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 18.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 24.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have grown 8.4% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Swiss Materials sector?

CH Market3.14%
Materials3.17%
Packaging4.01%
Chemicals3.33%
Paper and Forestry Products3.24%
Basic Materials2.93%
Metals and Mining0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 24.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 32% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.6% 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 71.461.6%
+CHF 603.4m		-19.2%PE12.2x
SIKA SikaCHF 155.252.0%
+CHF 489.4m		-34.0%PE20.9x
GIVN GivaudanCHF 3.40k1.3%
+CHF 396.9m		-10.0%PE28.7x
EMSN EMS-CHEMIE HOLDINGCHF 550.501.2%
+CHF 152.0m		-13.5%PE27.9x
CLN ClariantCHF 6.931.1%
+CHF 24.6m		-38.9%PE20.1x

Latest News

HOLN
CHF 71.46
Holcim
7D
1.6%
1Y
-19.2%

HOLN: Future Performance Will Reflect European Demand Trends and Sector Headwinds

Holcim's analyst price target has increased modestly, rising from CHF 71.35 to CHF 72.05. Analysts cite recent upgrades, strengthened ratings, and a more favorable outlook for the building materials sector as factors driving the revision.
EMSN
CHF 550.50
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING
7D
1.2%
1Y
-13.5%

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING (VTX:EMSN)

Nov 12
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING (VTX:EMSN)
GIVN
CHF 3,397.00
Givaudan
7D
1.3%
1Y
-10.0%

Returns At Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Are On The Way Up

Nov 12
Returns At Givaudan (VTX:GIVN) Are On The Way Up
SIGN
CHF 8.10
SIG Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-54.1%

SIGN: Future Management Changes Will Unlock Attractive Risk Reward Opportunities

The analyst price target for SIG Group has been lowered in recent research, with the consensus moving down from CHF 12.50 to CHF 11.80. Analysts cite moderated revenue growth forecasts and a slightly reduced profit margin outlook as justification for the adjustment.
CLN
CHF 6.93
Clariant
7D
1.1%
1Y
-38.9%

CLN: Margin Improvements And Efficiency Efforts Will Offset Market Headwinds

Analysts have reduced their price target for Clariant from CHF 9.60 to CHF 8.10. This adjustment reflects lowered growth expectations and a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance.
VETN
CHF 21.25
Vetropack Holding
7D
5.5%
1Y
-24.2%
SIKA
CHF 155.25
Sika
7D
2.0%
1Y
-34.0%
AMRZ
CHF 38.68
Amrize
7D
-1.8%
1Y
n/a
GURN
CHF 10.50
Gurit Holding
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-16.4%

Here's Why Gurit Holding (VTX:GURN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Oct 01
Here's Why Gurit Holding (VTX:GURN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
CPHN
CHF 69.80
CPH Group
7D
3.3%
1Y
3.9%